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Description
Faculty Associate in Undergraduate Film - The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
Location: Tempe campus, ASU at Mesa City Center, ASU California Center in Los Angeles, and Online
Description: The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach undergraduate film courses online in-person at the Media and Immersive Experience (MIX) Center in downtown Mesa, and at the Tempe campus, ASU California Center in Los Angeles in Los Angeles and online in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
We are seeking Faculty Associates with expertise in various areas of film and media production. Specializations may include post-production, visual effects, creative producing, short film production, cinematography, sound (location and/or post), and directing.
These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one-to-two classes per semester. Teaching duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes), and utilizing ASU Canvas for each course.
The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment. Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.
Anticipated start date is: Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, session A, B and/or C. $1,500 per credit
For more information about The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, please visit www.film.asu.edu.
Qualifications
Essential Functions:
The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses, prepare course materials, evaluate student work, and assist students. They are responsible for delivering course content through lectures, readings, discussions, and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards. Faculty Associates foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment, support student success, and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments. They maintain instructor presence, communicate effectively and responsively with students, staff, and faculty, and keep accurate course records in compliance with university policies. Faculty Associates are expected to be familiar with and adhere to ASU, Herberger Institute for the Design and the Arts, and School policies and procedures, collaborate professionally with colleagues, and continuously improve their instructional skills while staying informed about developments in their field.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years of professional industry experience; or a Master's degree in relevant field and 2 years of professional industry experience; or a Ph.D. in a relevant field with related experience, and/or any combination of education and experience, by time of appointment.

Desired qualifications:

• M.F.A or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
• Experience in general film production; field sound production; visual effects; creative producing; cinematography; directing; post production; relevant to each course
• Record of scholarly publication and/or evidence of professional productions
• Ability to teach film theory in relation to film production practices
• Evidence of effective teaching
• Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience

Application Instructions
Application Instructions:
This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit electronically with the following:

• Cover Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number (please do not include current ASU employees as contact references)

The applicant's legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee manager: Chalysse Standifird, chalysse.standifird@asu.edu.
The application deadline is June 1, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on an semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous academic year pool recruitment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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