Assistant Professor of the Practice in Global Cinema and Media Histories

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Humanities: Cinema, Media Arts, and Theatre

Description:

The department of Cinema, Media Arts, and Theatre at Vanderbilt University seeks a scholar of global cinema and media histories at the rank of Assistant Professor of the Practice, non-tenure track, beginning August 2027. This position is a three-year appointment (with a 3-2 teaching load) with the possibility of renewal pending performance review and institutional need. We welcome approaches to the study and teaching of global cinema and media histories that encompass aesthetic, theoretical, and other humanistic concerns.

The successful candidate should possess demonstrated expertise and strong teaching skills in humanistic approaches to global cinema and media histories. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Film Studies, Media Studies, or a related field by August 1, 2027 and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Teaching load for this position is five courses annually. The teaching responsibilities would include a survey course in world cinema, an introduction to cinema and media arts course, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization. Other responsibilities may include advising students, managing departmental and program extracurricular activities, contributing to programming, and other duties as assigned. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum.

The screening of applicants will begin on October 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials must include a letter of application; a curriculum vitae that includes contact information for three references; a teaching statement; evidence of teaching effectiveness in the form of course evaluations from 1-2 years of recent instruction (with raw data in addition to any student comments).