Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement
Department: Cinema and Television Arts
Faculty Hire Number: #26-17
Rank: Assistant Professor
Effective Date of Appointment: August 19, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Anticipated Hiring Range: $87,000 to $95,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)
CSUN’s Commitment to You:
CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning, and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community, and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.
As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
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About the College:
For more information about the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, see: https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/college
About the Department:
For more information about the Department of Cinema & Television Arts, see:
https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/cinema-television-arts
Position:
The Department of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Film and/or Television Production at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will teach film and/or television-related courses and have professional experience in directing, producing, or other creative aspects of film and/or television production.
In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, student advisement, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in an inclusive environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree (such as an M.F.A.) in film and/or television production from an accredited institution.
- College, University-level teaching experience in single or multi-camera production, taught in person.
- Professional industry experience in film or television production.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience or potential for creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for a diverse student body using effective and inclusive engagement and culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
- Evidence of effective teaching experience at the college or university level in single/multi-camera, film or/and television production
- Professional experience in Directing and/or Producing.
- Professional experience in Single/Multi-Camera Production.
- Membership in one or more professional Guilds such as the DGA, WGA, ACE, ASC, MPSE, MPEG, CAS, or PGA desired.
Application Deadline:
Preferred application deadline is January 15, 2026. Applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
Applicants must submit the following to www.csun.edu/careers:
- A cover letter that clearly addresses the required and preferred qualifications.
- Curriculum Vitae or resume that includes a link to the applicant's portfolio, which should include a body of work demonstrating proficiency in producing and or directing in the field of film and/or television entertainment media.
- A syllabus sample and a sample of student evaluations.
- Names and contact information of three references who can address the candidate’s teaching, research, and service qualifications
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.
Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
General Information:
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The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be 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.
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 and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Allison Crolla at 818-677-3192.
