Mtholyoke is hiring: Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater in Holyoke

**Job no:**R-0000002621**Position Title:**Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater**Work Type:**FacultyFull timeIn-Person**Start Date:**07/01/2026**Job Description:**The at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin on July 1, 2026. We seek candidates with wide-ranging knowledge of theatre and performance history. While we welcome multiple areas of specialization, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach widely across the curriculum, including introductory courses in theater practice and history and intermediate survey courses that cross historical periods. The candidate will also contribute to the departmental curriculum by offering upper-level seminars in their area of specialization. Secondary areas of expertise that would be particularly welcome include Directing, Acting, and other production-based specialties. This position will carry a 2/2 teaching load that includes undergraduate advising, project-based and independent study advising, and departmental and university service.A PhD or ABD is required, however, we will also consider candidates with the MFA who demonstrate considerable teaching experience. The candidate should have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. To apply, applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a statement about mentoring a diverse student body, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited only for applicants invited for an initial interview. Applicants should submit all materials by October 15th, 2025. For any questions, please contact the search chair, Noah Tuleja at: ntuleja@mtholyoke.edu.**Background Checks:**Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.**Special Instructions for Applicants:**Apply online; application materials must include:* A **cover letter** summarizing interests and qualifications* A complete **resume** or **curriculum vitae*** **For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.**It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.## ****Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)****Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr