Job opportunities

The Narrative and Emerging Media (NEM) Program at the Arizona State University’s California Center invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach in-person, graduate-level courses within the NEM program.

We are seeking Faculty Associates for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 with expertise in Narrative and Emerging Media Project Management. Specializations may include managing creative and technical teams, workflows for digital and interactive media projects, production scheduling and budgeting, collaborative tools and methodologies, or focused segments such as agile project management for media, cross-disciplinary production environments, or leadership in emerging media industries.

These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one to two classes per semester at $4000 per credit. Teaching duties include: preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes). 

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.  Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

Anticipated start date is: Fall 2025, session A, B and/or C.

The Sidney Poitier New American Film School at Arizona State University invites applications for Faculty Associates to teach undergraduate film courses in-person at the Media and Immersive Experience (MIX) Center in downtown Mesa, and at the Tempe campus in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.

We are seeking Faculty Associates with expertise in various areas of film and media production. Specializations may include post-production, creative producing, short film production, or focused segments such as the concepts and techniques of cinematography.

These positions are one semester appointments, part time, non-benefits eligible with no tenure implications. A typical Faculty Associate course load is one-to-two classes per semester. Teaching duties include:  preparing course materials, responding to and evaluating student work, and availability for one-on-one assistance (via weekly office hours for on-campus classes and electronically for online classes), and utilizing ASU Canvas for each course. 

The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.  Individuals hired as Faculty Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at Arizona State University. Salary is based upon qualifications and assigned teaching load.

Anticipated start date is: Fall 2025, session A, B and/or C.