Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Film and Television Arts

Columbia College Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals, and other industry-experienced adjunct faculty to teach part-time courses in the School of Film and Television Arts. These positions are not available every semester and depend on student enrollment and funding availability. The school offers courses in Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Production Design, Editing, Location Sound, Sound Design, Film Color and Finishing, and Film and Television Theory/History. Candidates are generally required to hold a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach. A terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred; in terminal-degree programs, faculty members will hold the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant relevant experience may be considered instead of the required degree. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Official transcripts from the degree-granting institution or other materials may be requested later. The entry-level compensation rate for teaching one three-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635, prorated for courses with fewer or more than three credits. The position is subject to background screening, is union-represented, and is overtime-ineligible.

Requirements

Hold a degree at least one level above the level at which the candidate will teach; faculty in terminal-degree programs must hold the same degree level as the program.
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.
Demonstrate the ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred.
In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the School of Film and Television Arts, as opportunities arise based on student enrollment and funding.
Contribute creative, scholarly, or professional expertise to students’ educational experience and the college’s creative curriculum.
Work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.