Assistant Professor of Cinematography at The Beach

Position: Assistant Professor in CinematographyEffective Date: August 17 2026 (Fall Semester)Salary: The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary is $6221 to $13224/per month (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated hiring range is $6221 to $8750/ 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 Presidents Equity and Change Commission is dedicated to achieving inclusive excellence in our community and culture and throughout the university. CSULBs 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 ArtsRequired 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 cinematographyDemonstrated knowledge of image-acquisition and narrative filmmaking-specific pedagogical approachesDocumented experience as cinematographer on a variety of professional work including but not limited to narrative feature films episodic series or short-form workDemonstrated potential for sustained growth and success in research scholarly and creative activitiesDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population including low socioeconomic and first-generation students*Significant Industry ExperienceCandidate with significant industry experience in the area of film or television cinematography must also have BA/BFA in film or related discipline. Significant experience shall include: narrative feature films or episodic work with at least one of the following: a) theatrical distribution or b) streaming on major platform or c) airing on network or d)screening at top-tier film festival(s).Preferred Qualifications:At least three years of teaching cinematography at the college levelDemonstrated professional experience as a cinematographer of short and feature length narrative films episodic/serial television web series music videos or TV/internet spotsDemonstrated experience collaborating with a diverse group of artistsAn emerging record of creative professional work that reflects and elevates characters from underrepresented groupsAn established record of mentorship outreach and/or engagement with young filmmakers (particularly from underrepresented groups)Service experience at the university levelExperience with multiple modes of instruction (in-person online hybrid)Experience with inter-departmental or interdisciplinary initiativesExperience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student bodyExperience mentoring or supporting students using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroomDuties:Teach cinematography and production courses and appropriate to the candidates specialty education and experience as well as departmental need including but not limited to lower-division fundamental classes Cinematic Lighting Advanced Cinematography I and II Production Workshop I and II. (Mode of instruction may include in-person hybrid online and/or any combination thereof.)Coordinate production classes to ensure consistent and equitable student experienceMentor and supervise students in the Cinematography programDevelop and maintain ongoing research scholarly and creative activitiesAct as program liaison with industry professionals in the fieldDevelop and sustain currency in image acquisition technology and in the field of cinematography in narrative filmmakingEngage in program-related service activities such as recruitment and evaluation of lecturers and programmatic reviewCollaborate with faculty to develop curriculumCoordinate and expand interdisciplinary initiatives and screening events with other departments on campus including study-abroad initiativesMentor students and engage in outreach with student organizations and eventsParticipate in service to the department college university and communityCSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the Universitys strong commitment to the academic success of all our students including students of color students with disabilities students who are first generation to college veterans students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.Department of Cinematic ArtsThe Department of Cinematic Arts at California State University Long Beach invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor with professional expertise in cinematography and image acquisition technology for film and television.Cinematic Arts is committed to providing every student with the tools and platform necessary to grow in their chosen areas within the cinematic arts. Our program is designed around three pillars: critical and analytical thinking written and visual storytelling and production skills. At the heart of our program we believe in the power of filmmaking and its impact on culture and technology. Through a blend of rigorous academic instruction and hands-on production experience we aim to develop the visual storytellers of tomorrowthose who will innovate inspire and contribute meaningfully to the cinematic arts landscape. The successful candidate will play a central role in strengthening the cinematography curriculum to reflect the principles stated above.For more about Cinematic Arts at CSULB see the department website here.Information on the excellent benefits package available to CSULB faculty is located here: CSU Employee BenefitsHow to Apply - Required Documentation: A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences successes and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages single-spaced). For further information and guidelines please visit: Student Success StatementLetter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications (maximum two pages single-spaced)Teaching Philosophy Statement (maximum two pages single-spaced)CV (include list of professional credits)About Your CV: Please provide link (listed on CV) to one (1) sample of professional work (maximum 5 minutes). YouTube or Vimeo preferred either Password-Free or with link and Password clearly identified on your CV.Name and contact information for three references (to be contacted by CSULB to provide confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the semi-finalist stage).Semi-Finalists ONLY should be prepared to submit:Samples from two different professional works (Maximum 30 pages for written samples or 10 minutes for video samples)Statement of current and future creative or research plans (maximum 1 page single-spaced)Contact information for references who may be contacted via phone/emailFinalists ONLY should be prepared to submit:Two syllabi samplesOfficial transcript from institution awarding highest degree (e-transcript preferred if available)How to Apply: (Click Apply Now icon) to complete the CSULB online applicationRequests for information about the position and application process should be addressed to:Cinematic Arts Cinematography Search CommitteeCalifornia State University Long BeachDepartment of Cinematic ArtsATTN: LaTanya Jones Administrative Support Coordinator1250 Bellflower BoulevardLong Beach CA 90840-7101 or E-Mail: Important Notice: CSULB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment for faculty that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:A background check (including a criminal records check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.Pursuant to the CSU Out of State Employment Policy hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited effective January 1 2022. By prohibiting employment outside of California the CSU also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently from a business location outside of the United States. Exceptions to the Policy are limited to approved and documented purposes for conducting CSU business outside of California.All employees who assign and/or oversee work are responsible for ensuring that compliant work controls and procedures consistent with Federal State and local regulations and University policies are implemented and maintained to provide for the protection of individuals and to safeguard the is expected to comply with applicable Environmental Health and Safety regulations and University policies programs and procedures. For more information the systemwide policy can be found at and questions may be sent to .The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at questions may be sent to .All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy as well as state and federal law CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULBs full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment please visit Equity and Compliance. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1