The Cinema & Media Studies Program at Boston University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professorship in Film Studies, to commence July 1, 2022. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Cinema & Media Studies or related field in hand by the time of appointment. We are especially interested in candidates with strong research profiles in one or more of the following areas: global film history; film/media theory; intermedial relationships across film, television, digital media, photography, video games and visual art; or intersectional approaches to race, gender and sexuality. Candidates should have a robust record of research, as well as evidence of inclusive and innovative approaches to teaching. 

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY CAREERS WEBSITE.

To apply, please submit via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21349 by April 9th, 2022: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, writing sample (20-25p), and three letters of recommendation. In the diversity statement, applicants should demonstrate past/current or outline future contributions to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and/or outreach. Duties include a 2/2 teaching load at the undergraduate level. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Boston University and in the Cinema & Media Studies Program. 

Required Skills

Please note all newly  hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire.  You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).  For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience

Please note all newly  hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire.  You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).  For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.