[Commlist] Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies, University of Rochester

*Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies (3-year post)*


_https://apply.interfolio.com/182053 <https://apply.interfolio.com/182053>_

*Position Description*

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.


*Basic Information*
*Unit *English
*Position Type *Faculty
*Position Title *Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies 
(English Department)
*Salary Range or Pay Grade*$65,000 - $80,000
*Location *Morey Hall
*Open Date *Feb 20, 2026
*Deadline *Mar 20, 2026

*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.

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*Application Instructions*

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.

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*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and 
preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the 
University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the 
World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, 
the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, 
color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic 
information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, 
race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or 
any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law 
(Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in 
the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and 
recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and 
based on applicable law.


*Required Documents*

*C.V. (1)*

*Cover Letter (1)*

*Writing Sample (1)* – to meet system requirements, it is requested that 
they be combined into 1 PDF

*Teaching Statement(1)*

*Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation (3)*

*Syllabus (2)* – (at least one should be a film history course in 
pre-1960’s cinema)

*Other Document* *(1)-* 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.  University 
requirement.  Used to be called diversity statement, but is now called, 
a Meliora Statement.

*Additional Documents Allowed *No

Contact Joel Burges at (jburges /at/ ur.rochester.edu) with any questions.

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