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Assistant Professor of Cinematography

California State University, Long Beach  ·  Cinematography  ·  Long Beach, CA
Assistant ProfessorTenure-TrackCinematography

Position summary

Go to... PTOC Assistant Professor of Cinematography Apply now Job no: 553325 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Long Beach Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time Position: Assistant Professor in CinematographyEffective Date: August 17, 2026 (Fall Semester)Salary: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year)

classification salary is $6,221 to $13,224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6,221 to $8,750/ per month. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application Deadline: Review of applications to begin on January 20, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled). California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving

Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities who have been recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports the Black Excellence Collegium,

dedicated to promoting Black excellence and advancing Black Student Success, and El Concilio for Latinx Success at the Beach, whose mission is to build capacity and promote inclusive servingness across initiatives and efforts for the benefit of all students. The President’s Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULB’s

Beach 2030 University Action Plans prioritize engaging all students; expanding access to higher education; promoting intellectual achievement; building community; and cultivating resilience. College of ArtsDepartment of Cinematic Arts Required Qualifications: M.F.A. or appropriate terminal degree in cinematography, film, or related area or significant industry experience*. Degree at time of application or official

notification of completion of the terminal degree by August 1, 2026. Significant industry experience as demonstrated by portfolio of work and C.V. Two years of experience teaching cinematography Demonstrated knowledge of image-acquisition and narrative filmmaking-specific pedagogical approaches Documented experience as cinematographer on a variety of professional work including, but not limited to narrative feature

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