Visiting Lecturer in Filmmaking

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code

UG44

Pay Grade

0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

No

Subject to Credit Check

No

Internal Title

Visiting Lecturer in Filmmaking

Department

Interdisciplinary Studies

Position Type

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

9 mo.

Job Details

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Coastal Carolina
University invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting
Lecturer in Filmmaking to begin Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic
educator and practitioner to support our rapidly growing minor in
Film & Production Studies––an interdisciplinary program
combining hands-on production experience with the study of film
history and critical analysis––while also contributing to the
Edwards College’s broader media and visual arts community through
equipment oversight, collaborative initiatives, and event
coordination.

The standard teaching load is five courses per semester
(5-5), with an expected course release of three courses per
year for additional administrative duties (described below), making
the effective teaching load 4-3 . Primary responsibilities
include teaching undergraduate courses in filmmaking and related
areas. For AY 26–27, the teaching load will include a mix of
introductory and upper-level courses: FILM 190 The Art of Film (a
general education “Core” class), FILM 101 Introduction to Film
Studies, FILM 102 Introduction to Film Production, and FILM 451
Special Topics in Film Production (exact topic determined by
instructor, in consultation with the department Chair).

In addition to teaching, the Visiting Lecturer of Filmmaking
will:

· Oversee and maintain the Edwards College Video and Photography
Equipment Library, ensuring student access to and training in the
use of production gear. The library includes everything from camera
kits (still and video) and tripods to lighting kits and audio
equipment

· Organize the annual CCU Film Festival, a showcase of student work
and community engagement

· Collaborate with faculty across departments (such as Music,
Visual Arts, Theater, and Communication, Media, and Culture) to
support interdisciplinary film initiatives and equipment
needs

· Collaborate with community and state partners such as Visit
Myrtle Beach and the South Carolina Film Commission.

· Mentor students producing short narrative and documentary films
as part of the minor’s experiential learning focus

Required Qualifications

· Terminal degree in Filmmaking or a related field at time of
appointment

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching

· Proficiency in digital filmmaking and editing

· Understanding of and experience with equipment ranging from
cameras (lenses and bodies) to sound/audio and lighting

Interested candidates should complete the online application and
submit a letter of application describing interest in the position
and relevant experience, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching
philosophy outlining the candidate’s approach to teaching
filmmaking (and related areas) and mentoring students, copy of
transcripts, Portfolio of creative work (provide links to a digital
portfolio of filmmaking projects. Each project should be clearly
labeled with the candidate’s role (e.g., director, cinematographer,
editor) and contact information for at least three professional
references electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121439
. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts
institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from
the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina
University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53
nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the
baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional
significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities,
education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in
instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science:
coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or
applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a
disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently
separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge
veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established
alternative qualifications and exhibit strong potential for
excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00492P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/16/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

04/14/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121439

Job Duties

Job Duty

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Job Duty

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site
for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to
students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades
(e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in
the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports
absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and
University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities
including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and
scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio
Reference List
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

Other Document 1
Other Document 2
Other Document 3