Assistant Professor in Motion Picture Production

Assistant Professor in Motion Picture Production

Department of Cinema and Television Arts

College of Communications

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Cinema and Television Arts at California State
University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track
assistant professor position in motion picture production with an
appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Position
The Department of Cinema and
Television Arts at California State University, Fullerton seeks a
tenure-track assistant professor in the area of motion picture
production. While expertise in all areas of film and video
production will be considered, the department has particular needs
in editing and sound for film and television, Expertise in these
areas will therefore receive particular consideration.

Production faculty are also expected to contribute to the
broader production curriculum and may teach courses outside their
primary areas of specialization. Additional areas of expertise may
include, but are not limited to, film aesthetics, introductory and
advanced film production, production design, visual effects,
producing, documentary, and experimental filmmaking.

The primary responsibilities of this position will include
teaching courses in film/video editing and/or sound, as well as
Production 1 – the introductory gateway class to advanced
production courses. The person may also be asked to develop new
courses in these and/or in other areas of production. The person
may also request to teach other courses in the CTVA curriculum
relevant to their education, expertise, and interests.

CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research
and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs,
studios, and individually mentored projects. The successful
candidate will be responsible for producing scholarship and/or
creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. This
person will also be expected to contribute to and participate in
the life and development of the department, advise students, serve
on committees, and provide service to the department, university,
and profession.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (M.F.A. or Ph.D.) in a relevant field by time

of appointment;

• demonstrated experience in professional film/video

production;

• demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate

teaching;

• promising record of creative or scholarly accomplishments

appropriate to the assistant professor level;

• demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology

into instruction; and

• demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students

from intersecting marginalized social groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• demonstrated professional experience as a narrative film/video

editor;

• demonstrated professional experience as a sound designer/editor

for film and/or video;

• demonstrated professional experience in other areas of

production, including but not limited to: production aesthetics,
introductory and advanced film/video production, production design,
visual effects, producing, documentary and/or experimental
filmmaking.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and
federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, Cal State Fullerton is a leading public university
known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student
success. As one of the largest campuses in the CSU system, CSUF
fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The
university values teaching, research, and service, creating an
environment where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. CSUF is
a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. CSUF is an equal opportunity
employer with a diverse student population of over 45,000 and a
faculty and staff population of 4,000. CSUF is firmly committed to
helping students achieve academic excellence, career success, and
economic mobility. Joining CSUF means becoming part of a dynamic
team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. We seek individuals
from various disciplines who share the university's mission and
core values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan
community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups to support your success.

Application
A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
select “Faculty,” then “Full-Time Faculty,” then enter this
requisition number 563035. Provide the following
required materials:

• letter of interest in which you respond to the required

qualifications, including teaching record and philosophy, and also
scholarly and/or creative record and agenda;

• curriculum vitae
• graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for

initial review).

• candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words):

-
Inclusive excellence is a strategic framework that recognizes
the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving
organizational success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's
a way of thinking and acting that integrates these values into all
aspects of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to
recruitment and hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is
not just about achieving high standards, but also about ensuring
that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive
and contribute (Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

• Cal State Fullerton

serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and
socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California. Please provide
concrete examples of how you, as a faculty member, will support our
students in one or more of the following areas, which fall under
the areas of awareness and understanding, experience and
commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• a list of three references with relevant contact information
• Finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. On the References page of the online application,
enter information and email addresses for three referents who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application
if you become a finalist.

• At the appropriate time in the search process, referents for

the finalists will receive a request via email along with
information on uploading the letter. Finalists can verify that CSUF
has received each letter by logging back into their applicant
portal.

• Semifinalists and/or finalists may be asked to submit

additional materials for further consideration (e.g., scholarly
articles, portfolio, and the like).

Contact
Please direct all questions about
the position to: Ed Fink, Search Committee Chair, efink@fullerton.edu, 657-278-5399.

Application Deadline
To be assured full
consideration, all application materials must be received via the
online submission portal by January 17, 2026. Review will begin on
January 18, 2026. The anticipated appointment date
is August 2027.

The College and Department
The College of
Communications is home to four academic departments: Cinema and
Television Arts, Communications, Communication Sciences and
Disorders, and Human Communication Studies. For more information,
please visit https://communications.fullerton.edu/.
The Department of Cinema and Television Arts offers a variety of
courses across four curricular areas: critical studies, management,
production, and screenwriting. For more information, please visit
https://communications.fullerton.edu/ctva/.

Compensation
The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $6,581 to $6,713 per month.

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B
applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice
of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex, with contact
information for Title IX Coordinator

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have
received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

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