Affiliated (Part-time) Faculty Member | Acting for Film and Television | Emerson Los Angeles

Emerson College • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Emerson College Los Angeles (ELA) seeks a part-time affiliated faculty instructor to teach the PA334 Acting for Film and Television course in the Fall 2026 semester. This course focuses on the transition from stage performance to single-camera, frame performance, integrating an intensive study of acting for the camera with character development. Students will also develop techniques in cold readings, advanced scene work, and auditions. This course is offered exclusively through the Los Angeles Program. The ideal candidate will possess significant professional experience and achievement in the performing arts, an appropriate advanced degree (preferred), and experience teaching acting at the undergraduate level. Affiliated faculty at ELA report to the Academic Director and collaborate with department chairs and senior faculty at Emerson's Boston campus. The appointment is for the Fall semester only, beginning August 29, 2026. The course meets in person once weekly on Thursdays from 10 am to 1:45 pm for 14 weeks. Emerson College is a four-year institution dedicated to communication and the arts, located in Boston, with approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience and achievement in the performing arts
• Appropriate advanced degree (preferred)
• Experience teaching acting at the undergraduate level
• Submit a CV
• Submit a cover letter
• Submit evidence of teaching effectiveness

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course and/or duties as specified in the schedule and contract
• Select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course description, learning objectives, course calendar, course requirements, texts, and other materials, grading policy and the required accessibility and plagiarism statements
• Be available for student consultation through email and scheduled office hours
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit grades online by the deadlines established by the College
• Submit student work to department for departmental assessment process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level