Tifts University

The Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts University seeks a full-time lecturer or one or more part-time lecturers for the 2019-2020 academic year to teach courses at the undergraduate level in Television History, Media Theory, and Contemporary Television. This limited appointment is to cover the teaching, advising, and service duties of a full-time faculty member who will be on a year-long sabbatical. We anticipate needing coverage for at least four courses and perhaps more.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Ph.D. in Film and Television or a humanities-based field with atelevision emphasis is preferred; ABDs in these fields are also invited to apply. Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in Television Studies or a related field is required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply with cover letter, CV, sample syllabi, a writing sample of relevant research, and three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by their authors. All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio here

Review of applications begins March 22 and continues until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Film and Media Studies Program, Tufts University: fms@tufts.edu . Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University also prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at johny.laine@tufts.edu

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