Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies (English Department)

The University of Rochester’s Department of English, in concert with the Film & Media Studies Program and the Art & Art History Department, seeks a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in film and media studies, specializing in pre-1960 North American, British, and/or Anglophone cinema within a global context. The teaching load is five courses per year, plus some amount of service (including advising and mentoring roles). Candidates must be able to teach historical-coverage courses such as: “Film History: Early Cinema” and “Film History, 1929-1959″; other core courses in the film and media studies curriculum as needed (e.g., “Introduction to the Art of Film” and/or “Introduction to Media Studies”); and intermediate and advanced electives related to their research expertise. Strengths in the study of other media—animation, comics, gaming, television, radio, digital modes—are also welcome.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Film Studies, Media Studies, English, or a related field, by August 15, 2026; a scholarly record appropriate to a visiting appointment at a research-intensive university; and demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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Application Deadline

March 20, 2026

Application Instructions and Contact

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV, 1-2 writing samples (no more than 40 total pages) representative of their scholarly work, a teaching statement accompanied by 2 syllabi (at least one of which should be a film history course in pre-1960 cinemas), and 3 letters of recommendation, all by March 20, 2026. A statement describing how you will add to the University’s core values of Meliora (ever better), discussing ways in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty, and sharing additional information you think is relevant for the committee’s evaluation of your application. Application link: https://apply.interfolio.com/182053.

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