Part-time Instructor: Experiential Learning Seminar

New York University: Global Programs: NYU Los Angeles

NYU Los Angeles Program

Aug 26, 2025

NYU's Los Angeles Program is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate course, Experiential Learning Seminar, sponsored by NYU's College of Art and Science for students participating in entertainment, media, music, or tech industry-based internships in the Los Angeles area.

The course is to be taught in the Spring 2026 semester (January - May). The course meets once per week for 2 hours each, for a total of 14 instructional weeks. The course is scheduled in the evenings with final scheduling determined in consultation with the chosen candidate. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and assessment, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute "office hour" per week, during which time they will be available to meet with students. The course is scheduled to be taught in-person only.

The lecturer should actively use the city of LA — and its particular resources and strengths—in their curriculum (e.g., inviting students to write about an excursion, bringing guest speakers to class, etc.). Rigorous and ongoing student assessment is required.

Course Description

As the academic component of the students' internships, an integral part of the Los Angeles Study Away experience, this seminar helps students reflect critically on their internships as a way to further their individual academic and professional goals. This includes evaluating various aspects of the internship sponsor, such as its mission, approach, and policies, and the local, regional, and national contexts in which it operates. Students will be challenged to think analytically about their internships and host organizations and to connect their internship experiences to past and present academic work. In the case of Los Angeles, students will expand their knowledge of the entertainment and media industries and learn about career opportunities they may not have been aware of previously. The course will also provide students with specific strategies on how to network and interact with industry firms and players across multiple disciplines in film, TV, music, and gaming. Students will be graded on the academic work produced in this course (i.e., students will not be graded for their work performance at their internship site).

About NYU and NYU Los Angeles:

Founded in 1831, New York University is the largest private university in the United States. The University has degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai and operates 11 global academic centers and research programs in more than 25 countries. NYU Los Angeles is one of NYU's 12 study away programs where students can participate to study away while earning credits towards their degree. If you would like to learn more about the program, please visit the NYU Los Angeles program website.

A strong candidate will have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, or equivalent of education and experience, as well as experience teaching courses at the undergraduate level within a degree-granting program. Industry experience in film, TV, music, cable, social media, and/or music would be a plus factor for qualified candidates.

The successful applicant will shape the syllabus in conjunction with NYU LA's Program Director, based on the standards and content requirements determined by the sponsoring department.

All applications must be made online through Interfolio at

Applications must include (1) cover letter, (2) an updated CV, (3) list of references, and (4) course evaluation summaries (if available).

In the cover letter, please highlight any relevant experience you have in teaching and describe your teaching philosophy.

Consideration for applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed jointly by senior NYU LA leadership and colleagues in the College of Arts and Sciences. Terms and conditions will be discussed with the successful applicant.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.