Texas State University is hiring: Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies

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Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies

Position Title Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies

Job Posting Number 2026032TTL

Job Location San Marcos

Department Department of English

The department invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of English, Film, and Media Studies with a specialization in Global or International Cinema. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate and maintain an active record of publication and to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization. A focus on world film traditions from outside a European context, including the global south, Golden Age of Mexican/New Mexican Cinema, Latin American Cinema, Caribbean Cinema, Middle Eastern Cinema, Third Cinema, Bollywood, Nollywood, K-Cinema, Japanese Cinema, Chinese Cinema and/or Hong Kong New Wave is preferred.

In addition to film and media courses, teaching assignments may include courses within candidate’s other areas of interest and core English courses such as introductory literature surveys. This position is subject to the availability of funds.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in English, comparative literature, film and media studies, or closely related field that meets accreditation requirements (including 18 graduate credit hours in English).
• Potential for or demonstrated record of scholarly research in non-US film and/or media studies.
• Teaching expertise commensurate with the position of assistant professor and sufficient to teach graduate courses in film and media studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to produce scholarly research on non-European international cinema, including but not limited to: cinema of the Global South, Golden Age of Mexican/New Mexican Cinema, Latin American Cinema, Caribbean Cinema, Middle Eastern Cinema, Third Cinema, Bollywood, Nollywood, and/or East Asian Cinema.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in film and media studies courses.
• Ability to teach varied curricula within an English department, including core courses such as literature surveys and first-year composition.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54097.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by November 2, 2025

• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Sample syllabus for an introductory or advanced undergraduate topics course in film studies.
• Contact information for three references.
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document).

The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.

Proposed Start Date

08/16/2026

Posting Date

09/05/2025

Review Date

11/02/2025

Close Date

11/02/2025

Open Until Filled? No

Legal Notices

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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you earned a PhD in English, film and media studies, or closely related field, with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English?