Narrative and Emerging Media Faculty Associate - ASU California Center
The Sidney Poitier New American Film School
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.
Essential Functions:
The successful candidate(s) will teach in-person or online courses, prepare course materials, evaluate student work, and assist students. They are responsible for delivering course content through lectures, readings, discussions, and other teaching activities in accordance with the approved syllabus and academic standards. Faculty Associates foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment, support student success, and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and assessments. They maintain instructor presence, communicate effectively and responsively with students, staff, and faculty, and keep accurate course records in compliance with university policies. Faculty Associates are expected to be familiar with and adhere to ASU, Herberger Institute for the Design and the Arts, and School policies and procedures, collaborate professionally with colleagues, and continuously improve their instructional skills while staying informed about developments in their field.
Required Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of industry experience or a Master’s degree in relevant field and 2 years of industry experience, by time of appointment
•Demonstrated evidence of commitment to teaching excellence
Desired qualifications:
•MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field by time of appointment
•Record of scholarly publication and/or evidence of professional development in relevant field
•Minimum of two years of post-secondary teaching experience
For more information about the NEM program, please visit https://film.asu.edu/degree-programs/narrative-and-emerging-media
The application deadline is July 31, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on an semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.
This is a paperless search; only electronic materials will be accepted. To apply, please submit electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/169964 the following:
- Cover Letter of application
- Curriculum vita (CV)
- Contact information for 3 additional references (must include name, email, phone number)
The applicant’s legal first and last name should appear in each uploaded file name. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee manager, Chalysse Standifird at [email protected].
The application deadline is July 31, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Faculty Associate vacancy announcements will be posted on an semester basis. Applicants who are not hired within the current academic year are welcome to re-apply - applications do not roll forward from the previous pool recruitment.