Tenure-Track: American Cinema & Television Scholar

Department of Cinema and Media Studies, University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

The Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Cinema and/or Television, starting July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Areas of expertise include mainstream, independent, experimental, animated, and nonfiction cinema/television from any era.

The successful candidate will pursue an active research agenda, collaborate with faculty, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise

Qualifications

• Active research agenda with potential for publication in leading venues.
• Ability to teach introductory and advanced cinema/media theory/history courses.
• Capable of directing doctoral theses and contributing to Core curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an active research agenda and publish in the field.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on cinema and media studies.
• Advise students and participate in departmental/university service.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments.

Skills

Active research agenda

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in Cinema and Media Studies or related field

Job description

The Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in American Cinema and/or Television, starting July 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Areas of expertise include mainstream, independent, experimental, animated, and nonfiction cinema/television from any era.

The successful candidate will pursue an active research agenda, collaborate with faculty, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise