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University of California Santa Cruz
Film & Digital Media Department: Film and Video Production Lecturer Pool
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What they do
An Ethnic or Cultural Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$87,587 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Film & Digital Media Department:
Film and Video Production Lecturer Pool Position overview Position title: Film and Video Production Lecturer Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,872- 10,912 (based on salary points 1-8).
Percent time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2026 through fall quarter 2027. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.Application Window Open date:
June 17, 2026 Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 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:
Friday, Aug 6, 2027 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 Film and Digital Media Department (FDM) at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be appointed to teach film and video production courses in the program. Qualified applicants with university-level teaching experience and/or who can contribute to inclusive pedagogies and excellence of the FDM undergraduate and graduate programs (Ph.D. and Social Documentation M.F.A) are strongly encouraged to apply. Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.Film & Digital Media Department :
https://film.ucsc.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time the application is submitted) M.F.A. (or equivalent foreign degree) in film, art, or similar creative practice field of study; OR a demonstrated record of creative work as evidenced by a record of exhibition in museums, galleries, film and new media festivals, public television or other venues. Teaching experience. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter
- Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications, interest in the position, and the courses that you are qualified to teach. View current Film and Digital Media courses and Social Documentation courses . Teaching Statement
- Teaching statement appropriate for the students that enroll at UC Santa Cruz. Candidates are urged to review the statement guidelines before preparing their application. Sample of Creative Work
- Please upload a PDF with a description and link to the sample work. Sample of Creative Work
- Please upload a PDF with a description and link to the sample work. Sample Course Syllabus Sample Course Syllabus (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (Optional) Evaluations of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation
- . Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
- All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF02099 Help contact: fdmrecruitment@ucsc.edu About UC Santa Cruz 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. "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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy APM- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.