Department of Film, Television & Digital Media - Full / Part-time Lecturers

Full / Part-time Lecturers 2026-27 Position title: Lecturer Annual salary range: $70,977-$199,722 Application Window: Open date: April 27, 2026. Next review date: March 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date: March 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Position description: The Department of Film, Television & Digital Media in the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television is accepting applications to its pool of candidates for full and/or part-time lecturers to teach courses in animation, film production, film producing, screenwriting and critical media studies for Academic Year 2026-27. Responsibilities will include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, and the writing and grading of assignments and exams. Lecturer appointments are made on a quarter-by-quarter basis, subject to the department's evolving instructional needs and budget. Due to the nature of the role, openings are typically only available to address last-minute vacancies or unexpected needs. Applications will be retained for consideration if such opportunities arise throughout the year. Please note that due to the highly specific and pre-established nature of our teaching assignments, only candidates selected for consideration will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, along with the names of 3 references who may be contacted regarding your application. Please address in your cover letter what areas you have qualifications to teach in i.e. animation, film production, film producing, screenwriting and/or critical media studies. Please address your materials to Department Chair Fabian Wagmister. The vision of the School of Theater, Film and Television is to serve as a premier interdisciplinary global professional school that develops outstanding humanistic storytellers, industry leaders and scholars whose diverse, innovative voices enlighten, engage and inspire change for a better world. This position is represented by the University Council-American Federation of Teachers: Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 15. The annual salary range for this position is $70,977-$199,722. Qualifications: Terminal degree or equivalent professional experience. Application Requirements: Document requirements include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and optional statement of teaching. Reference requirements include three references with contact information. About UCLA: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UCLA