Adjunct Faculty - Media and Politics

Adjunct Faculty – Media and Politics

Seattle Film Institute

3210 16th Avenue W.

Seattle WA 09119

Position Type: Part-Time / Adjunct Faculty
Start Date: Upcoming Quarter / Immediate Availability Preferred

About Us

Seattle Film Institute is a hands-on, student-centered film school offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in filmmaking; screenwriting; acting; digital arts, animation & game design; and producing. We emphasize both artistic development and real-world professional practice within a collaborative creative environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an engaging and dynamic Adjunct Faculty member in Media and Politics to teach undergraduate students in a creative arts environment.

The ideal candidate can bring political communication, journalism, media analysis, and contemporary culture to life for aspiring filmmakers, writers, actors, and media creators. We are especially interested in instructors who can connect the course material to:

storytelling and narrative framing
persuasion and propaganda
media spectacle
public image construction
documentary and political filmmaking
social media ecosystems
audience psychology and opinion formation
the evolving relationship between technology, media, and democracy

This course should feel alive, urgent, and deeply relevant to students entering today’s media landscape.

Course Description

SOCI-220: Media and Politics

Media and Politics provides an overview of the media’s role in American political life with a focus on the relationship between the media and government; changes to the media environment in the last two decades (Twitter! Fake news!); the process of news-making and how it shapes the content of political news; and the effects of the media on public opinion and voting behavior.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate-level Media and Politics courses.
Develop engaging lectures, discussions, screenings, and assignments that connect political communication to contemporary media culture.
Encourage critical analysis of news, social media, political messaging, and audience influence.
Help students understand how narrative, editing, framing, and media construction shape public perception.
Foster respectful discussion around complex and evolving political and media issues.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in Media Studies, Political Science, Journalism, Communications, Sociology, or related field.
College-level teaching experience preferred.
Strong understanding of contemporary media ecosystems and political communication.
Ability to make complex social and political concepts accessible and compelling to creative students.
Professional experience in journalism, documentary filmmaking, communications, media production, political media, or related fields is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

We are especially interested in instructors who can help students explore questions such as:

How does media shape political reality?
How are public figures “written,” branded, and performed?
What is the difference between information, persuasion, and propaganda?
How do editing, framing, and algorithms influence public opinion?
How has social media transformed politics, journalism, and civic discourse?

Candidates who can balance intellectual rigor with lively discussion, contemporary relevance, and strong storytelling instincts are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Competitive adjunct faculty compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

Cover letter
CV or résumé
Brief statement of teaching philosophy
(Optional) Sample syllabus, lesson plans, or teaching evaluations

Apply through Indeed or send materials directly to [email protected]

Pay: From $55.55 per hour

Work Location: In person