Assistant Professor - Cinema Studies

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

City University of New York's College of Staten Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cinema Studies, starting Fall 2027. The department offers Cinema Studies and Communication programs and seeks scholars whose work crosses boundaries.

The successful candidate will teach across production and critical studies, mentor students, and contribute to curriculum development. Qualifications include an MFA or PhD (ABD eligible).

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an MFA or PhD; ABD candidates eligible if conferred prior to appointment.
• Ability to teach across production and critical studies with strong command of film history and theory.
• Willingness to teach production, narrative, documentary, and experimental film and advise senior projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach across production and critical studies.
• Advise senior production projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program review.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Film history

Media theory

Education

MFA or PhD (ABD eligible)

Job description

Assistant Professor - Cinema Studies

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Media Culture at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cinema Studies, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. The Department offers bachelor's degrees in Cinema Studies (with tracks in Production and Critical Studies) and Communication (with tracks in Corporate Communication, Design and Digital Media, Journalism, and Media Studies). The Department has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and welcomes candidates whose work crosses traditional boundaries.

We seek a candidate with the range to teach across both production and critical studies, grounded in a strong command of film and media history and theory. Given the rapidly evolving digital media landscape, the ideal candidate engages with diverse modes of production and brings a deep understanding of the craft alongside its social, cultural, political, and aesthetic dimensions. Candidates whose scholarship focuses on national, global, diasporic, African American, or LGBTQ+ cinemas are also welcome to apply.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must hold an MFA or PhD. ABD candidates are eligible provided the degree is conferred prior to appointment.

Preferred qualifications include:

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as an active and developing research and creative practice. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach and mentor students in narrative, documentary, and experimental film and video production. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across these areas, advise senior production projects, and contribute actively to curriculum development and program review.

COMPENSATION

$73,294 - $85,556

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

November 29, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32372

Location: College of Staten Island

Job Type: Full-Time