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Lecturer in Cinematic Arts

UC San Diego
United States, California, La Jolla
Feb 22, 2025
Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $68,247-$70,295. The posted UC academic salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html) set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf. Application Window Open date: July 19, 2024 Most recent review date: Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Saturday, Jul 19, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Institute of Arts and Humanities invites applications for a lecturer in cinematic arts. The Cinematic Arts Program is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and has occasional openings for temporary non-tenure track lecturers. Duties include instruction and all related duties for courses on topics related to cinematic arts. This may include, but is not limited to: cinematography, directing, editing, animation, 3D and CGI, production studio technique, and other aspects of film studies and film production. Lecturers will work with the program director and affiliated faculty to discuss course content and develop syllabi as needed. Appointments may be one or more quarters based on departmental need, and for one, two, or three courses per quarter. Subsequent applications will be reviewed periodically as teaching needs arise. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) * MA, MFA or PhD or commensurate work experience in fields related to cinematic arts, film, and film studies. * At least one academic year of experience teaching at the college level as a lead instructor in the field of expertise, or at least two academic years of experience teaching in other settings in the field of expertise. Experience may be intermittent. * At least one year of work experience, production, or scholarship in one of the following fields: cinematography, directing, editing, animation, 3D and CGI, or production studio technique. * Able to demonstrate excellence in teaching through syllabi and/or teaching evaluations, and a commitment to student-centered and multicultural education. Preferred qualifications * Knowledge of and experience in current trends in cinematic arts. * Experience developing syllabi. * Familiarity with effective use of technologies in instruction. * Knowledge of effective techniques for classroom management. * Experience supervising teaching assistants. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Please explicitly state your teaching experience, which may also include workshops, master-classes, or other non-collegiate teaching; which of the following subjects you could teach: cinematography, directing, editing, animation, 3D and CGI, or production studio technique; your schedule availability; and your ability to teach in-person courses at UC San Diego's La Jolla campus. Statement of Teaching - Please describe teaching strategies you currently use or plan to use to foster a diverse and inclusive learning experience, and to enable all students to excel and fully participate in the learning process. Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information. Syllabi and/or Teaching Evaluations - You have the option to upload samples of syllabi for courses you have taught or teaching evaluations from students you have taught. Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04019 Help contact: sklevy@ucsd.edu About UC San Diego The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer advancing academic excellence across the board. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy, local, state, and federal laws. As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at:https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810 Click for more information on Senate Bill-791 * "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. * UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH] * UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination] * APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment : [https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf] Job location La Jolla, CA