Assistant Professor of Film, Television, and Media Arts

Salary: $5,856.42 - $8,811.83 Monthly
Location : Chula Vista Campus - Chula Vista, CA
Job Type: Tenured Track Faculty
Job Number: 00255
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sch of Arts, Com, Dsgn & Media
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Funding Type: District
Months of Service: 10
Full-time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Initial Screening Deadline: 01/31/2027
Start Date: August 18, 2027 (Fall Semester)

Description
This position may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, extension site, and online or hybrid assignments.

Southwestern Community College District is seeking a full-time, tenure-track, equity-focused faculty member committed to serving its' culturally diverse student population.

Southwestern Community College District seeks faculty who will foster an inclusive learning environment through equity-minded counseling, teaching, leadership, and service to students working toward goals of university transfer, associate degree and certificate completion, employment advancement, and personal growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Dean of the School of Arts, Communication, Design and Media, this person will primarily be responsible for teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced courses in film and television pre-production, production, post-production, and media studies.

This faculty position will complement and expand our film, television, and media artsprogram. Additional teaching responsibilities include curriculum development, advising, participation in program coordination, and lab management. Service responsibilities include departmental and institutional participation as well as supporting college efforts related to student retention and success.

Faculty members will actively participate in the continuing development and assessment of program curriculum; maintain professional currency; and employ instructional methods and technologies designed to enhance the success and persistence of all students, especially those in historically underrepresented and underserved populations.

The film, television, and media arts program emphasizes practical production skills to prepare students for transfer or for entering the industry.

Qualifications
Master's degree in Film/Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/Theater, Mass Communication

OR

Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication

OR

The equivalent.
Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of professional experience in television or film production.
• Two or more years' experience with cinematography, sound recording and design, and/or documentary filmmaking.
• Two years of professional experience with a feature film studio, independent production house, television production company, commercial / advertising production, or Broadcast & Live Production company.
• Two or more years of teaching experience, especially at the postsecondary level.
• Knowledge of current industry standards in film and television.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. Experience working in a community with a similar diversity pattern as is found in the service area for Southwestern College is desirable.
A short teaching demonstration may be required of those invited for an interview.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Subject matter preparation:

1. Experience in cinematography and narrative fiction and non-fiction film production, including camera work, lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
2. Experience with professional or professional-level television and/or film production workflows.
3. Experience teaching film and television production courses.
4. Experience teaching media studies and/or film theory classes.

1. Evidence of ability and effectiveness as a faculty member:

1. Ability to evaluate one's andragogy and its effectiveness in facilitating student learning.
2. Ability to use teaching methods that engage racially, ethnically, academically, and culturally diverse students; promote critical thinking and emphasize cooperation and collaboration.
3. Sensitivity to, and respect for a rich and diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
4. Commitment to collegiality and collaboration by working as a team with faculty and staff enhancing instruction, curriculum, and student success; as well as in the planning of class schedules and teaching rotations.
5. Knowledge and practice of culturally responsive pedagogy and andragogy that supports student-centered, self-reflective, and student-capable approaches which includes a wide range of institutional delivery systems.
6. Ability to teach online courses effectively.
7. Commitment to professional responsibilities and associations outside of the classroom through contributions to the department, division and college activities.
8. Experience and ability to address equity gaps within the discipline in the classroom.
9. Commitment to working effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes teaching, learning and service to students.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE:
Upon initial employment, full-time faculty members are placed on the salary schedule based upon years of experience and education. Initial salary placement can range from $70,277.00-$105,742.00 per year.

Faculty members are encouraged to continue their professional development through additional study qualifying them for advancement on the salary schedule. For the current salary schedule and information on salary placement visit our website at
Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE (Subject to change): Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.

November 4-January 31, 2027

Position advertised; District receives applications

December 21-January 1, 2027

District closed for winter break.

January 31, 2027

Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position is open until filled.

February 8-19, 2027

Reviewing of applications.

February 22-26, 2027

Search Committee interviews candidates.

March, 2027

Top finalist second level interview.

May, 2027

Successful applicant name submitted to Governing Board for approval.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date. Required materials including a current resume, unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date, and any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.
Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached as a supporting document. All notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.
A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.
For Academic positions (only): If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an
A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.
INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.
If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).