Assistant Professor of Film & Media Studies
William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
Position Number:
F0A54W
Position Title:Assistant Professor of Film & Media Studies
Unit Mission Statement:The mission of the Film & Media Studies Program is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs designed to preserve, transmit, and expand knowledge.
Position Summary:The Film & Media Studies Program at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Film & Media Studies. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. Finalist's tenure home and joint title will be assigned at the time of hire. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching expertise in race and representation in media (with an emphasis in film, TV, digital media, social media, or any combination thereof) as well as intersectional issues relevant to same.Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.Teaching expectation is 2 courses per semester. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in race and representation in media as well as other lecture and seminar-style courses, including introductory film & media studies courses and film & media theory courses. They must also possess an ability and willingness to contribute to program governance.
Required Qualifications:Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in film & media studies or a related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research; a demonstrated ability to teach introductory film & media studies courses, and/or film & media theory courses. Evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.
Conditions of Employment:3KF140 Film & Media Studies
Location:William & Mary
Job Open Date:09/16/2024
Review Begin Date:10/31/2024
Job Close Date:11/15/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Employment Category:Faculty
Special Application Instructions:Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of research interests, and sample syllabus for a course focused on race and representation in media (at any level of the curriculum). A sample of scholarly work will be solicited at the long-list stage of the search. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in film & media studies in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 31st, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement:William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Benefits Summary Statement:William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
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