Visiting Assistant Professor for Film and Media Studies and Romance Languages at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York

Job Description:

The Film and Media Studies Program and the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Colgate University invite applications for a one-year position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies and Italian Language and Literature, beginning fall term 2025. Completion of the PhD in the relevant field is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The teaching assignment is five courses per year, including courses in Film and Media Studies and Italian Language and Literature. Learn more about the Film & Media Studies Program and the Department of Romance Languages and Literature.

Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

Colgate University is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York. Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York.

Salary Range or Pay Grade


$71,000 (for ABD candidates) to $75,000 (for candidates with a PhD in hand)

Qualifications


Applicants should possess expertise in both fields and have native or near-native fluency in both Italian and English, with a record of excellence in teaching either in film and media studies or Italian.

Application Instructions


To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and names of three recommenders through Interfolio.

Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their teaching and scholarship meaningfully engage with values and issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing concrete examples and/or strategies for working effectively with students across a wide range of identities and backgrounds. Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

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