Rutgers University is hiring: Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies in N

Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies

The Department of English at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in film and media studies. We seek candidates with strong teaching records and compelling research profiles who can contribute to departmental strengths. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose research combines film with theoretical commitments to media more broadly conceived.

The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026. All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment. The successful candidate will have a 2-2 course load and teach a range of film and media courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Salary and Benefits

The academic year salary for an assistant professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

Position Details

Location: Rutgers University–New Brunswick, New Jersey. Campus: Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Category: SAS – English. Status: Full Time. Posting Number: 25FA0858.

The final salary offer may be determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, expertise, and availability of department or grant funds. We consider market benchmarks and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure.

Responsibilities

Teach a range of film and media courses at undergraduate and graduate levels. Maintain an active research program and demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring. The candidate will teach roles aligned with the department’s strengths and contribute to the SAS Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Application Materials

• a brief (2-page) cover letter
• a statement of research interests (project abstract)
• a curriculum vitae
• a writing sample (20-30 pages)
• three recommendation letters

Additional materials may be requested later.

How to Apply and Contact

Please direct any questions to the search chair, Ricardo Montez, rm1812@english.rutgers.edu. More information about the Rutgers Department of English can be found at: https://english.rutgers.edu

For benefits information, visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. Rutgers values diversity of background and opinion and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class.

Pre-employment screenings are required. Rutgers may require vaccination against Seasonal Influenza during Flu Season where applicable, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Other infection control policies may apply. Applicants should consult the hiring manager to determine applicable policies. Absence of vaccination or exemption may affect eligibility.

Posting Information: This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Posting Open Date and Posting Close Date information appears in the job posting as published. Posting Number: 25FA0858.

Posting and Documents

Required documents include: Resume/CV, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Writing Sample, List of Professional References (contact info), and Dissertation Abstract. Optional documents may also be requested.

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