The Cinema program in the Media Studies department is seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach Film and Media Studies. Teaching assignment(s) may include any of the curriculum approved courses within the discipline of Film and Media Studies. The current need is for an in-person cinema course, Cine 100: Art of the Cinema, which surveys the aesthetics and meaning of screenwriting, mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, sound, narrative, documentary and genre in film, and how to critically analyze motion pictures as an industry, art form, technology and socio-cultural artifact. Minimum Qualifications Must meet one of the sets of qualifications listed under 1) through 3): A Master’s degree in Film/ Cinema and Media Studies, Film, Television, and Media Studies, Drama/ Theater, Mass Communication A Bachelor’s degree in any of the above AND a Master’s degree in Visual Studies, Media Studies, English, or Communication A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of the qualifications in either 1) or 2) above. You must complete and attach the Application for Equivalency form ( if you do not possess the specific minimum qualifications as stated above, which includes degrees that have not been awarded at the time of submitting the application. Only coursework completed at, and degrees awarded by, accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education will be considered as satisfying the minimum qualifications. Coursework and degrees that are completed outside of the United States are required to have transcripts evaluated (evaluation to U.S. equivalency and a course by course analysis) by an appropriate U.S. credentials evaluation service. For a list of credentials evaluation agencies accepted by Palomar College, visit the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Services (NACES) website at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) website at Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in film studies, preferably at the community college level or above. Experience with learning management systems and online modalities of instruction. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA) Statement Palomar College serves over 30,000 students from a variety of backgrounds and we are proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our student body is rich in its diversity. Click here to see a quick overview of our student demographics on our recent Student Fact Sheet. Palomar College is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and antiracism (DEIAA). We are dedicated to empowering students to succeed and are guided by our core values; some of which are the following: Access – We make education possible for everyone. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We recognize and respect diversity, seek to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, and strive to address inequities. All positions require cultural competency which includes the sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. Licenses and/or Certificates N/ A Supervision Received Part-time faculty members receive supervision from the Division Dean and direction from the Department Chair. Working Conditions Complete working conditions may be viewed at (use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement). Terms of Employment Part-time faculty members are not to exceed a load of 67%. The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: live scan/fingerprinting, official transcript(s), TB risk assessment, and employment verification(s). Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see applicable job posting section for details). Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the following Administrative Procedures and Board Policies: AP 7120, AP 7120 a, AP 7125, AP 7126, AP 7127, AP 7330, BP 7330, AP 7336, AP 7337, and BP 7335. Complete terms of employment may be viewed at (use the link for the Palomar Faculty Federation Agreement). Posting Detail Information Open Date 06/22/2026 Close Date 06/22/2028 Open Until Filled No Posting Number P 0434 T