Adjunct Faculty - Dept. of Communication, Film, & Media Studies

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded in 1920, is a private university whose mission is to prepare students to excel and lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society. The university offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate programs and has been recognized for academic excellence, nationally and internationally. In addition to its main campus in West Haven, the university has a campus in Tuscany, Italy. Learn more at newhaven.edu.

Adjunct instructors are hired locally or regionally to teach specific courses in which they have particular expertise. They normally teach no more than half of the full-time load. Adjunct instructors receive a letter of appointment for each semester in which they teach; they are paid on a per-course basis. No expectation of continuing employment is implied.

You will:

The Department of Communication, Film & Media Studies at the University of New Haven invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses in our Department during the Spring 2027 semester, with the potential for additional teaching opportunities in future semesters.

We are seeking experienced filmmakers, media professionals, and educators who can bring industry expertise and a commitment to hands-on teaching into the classroom.

Available courses include:

• Cinematography
• Digital Editing
• Special Topics: Introduction to Virtual Production

Candidates with experience in virtual production technologies, including LED volumes, Unreal Engine, camera tracking, and emerging production workflows, are especially encouraged to apply.

You need:

A master’s degree in Communication, Film Production, Television Production, or a related discipline, or at least ten years of relevant professional experience in film, television, or digital media production.

The ideal candidate will have professional experience in one or more of the teaching areas listed above and a strong commitment to student-centered, experiential learning. College-level teaching is preferred, particularly for candidates with a demonstrated record of teaching excellence.

Application process:

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• A brief cover letter describing relevant professional experience, teaching interests, and teaching philosophy
• A current CV or resume
• A demo reel, portfolio, or links to relevant professional work
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Finalists may be asked to submit examples of their teaching excellence, including course syllabi and student evaluations.

The University of New Haven does not provide immigration sponsorship or work authorization assistance for this position. Candidates must possess valid work authorization at the time of application. The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer, and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

Note: Compensation for new adjunct faculty begins at $1,200 per credit hour and can increase based on your highest degree earned and prior teaching experience.