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

Emerson College•Los Angeles, CA

10d•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 various approaches to acting for the camera with the development of a character. Students will also develop techniques in cold readings, advanced scene work, and auditions. This course is offered exclusively through the Los Angeles Program.

Requirements

Significant professional experience and achievement in the performing arts
Experience teaching acting at the undergraduate level
Submit a CV
Submit a cover letter
Submit evidence of teaching effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Appropriate advanced degree in hand

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