Assistant Professor in World Cinema and Media
Binghamton UniversityJob TitleAssistant Professor in World Cinema and Media
Position TypeFull Time
Job Category Faculty
Salary Range -
Location Binghamton, NY, United States
Application Deadline -
Contact Information
Contact Name Kathy Horton
Department -
Email khorton@binghamton.edu
Phone US +1 (607) 777-2891
Job Description
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The Department of Comparative Literature at Binghamton University seeks a scholar with a comparatist approach to contemporary world cinema and media. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Comparative Literature or a related field with an emphasis on cinema, media studies, and/or theories of globalization. We are especially interested in candidates who can teach survey courses on the theory and history of world cinema as well as specialized courses in their area of expertise. Area of specialization is open; scholars focusing on minor cinemas or cinemas of the global south are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with a teaching load of 2/2.
The Department of Comparative Literature is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Our programs welcome undergraduate and graduate students who are local to New York State, along with students who join us from other states and countries. They form a diverse community in terms of ethnicity, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and disability challenges. Our faculty, international and diverse as well, values the variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and commitments that our students bring, and strives to foster a lively and respectful environment for intellectual dialogue.
Requirements: A PhD in Comparative Literature or related field is required by August 18, 2025. Working proficiency in the applicant’s research language(s), an active research agenda, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for diverse students, are also required.
Applicant Instructions:
To apply, please submit the following materials to the Interview Exchange application portal https://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=181660:
· a letter of application
· a curriculum vitae
· the names and contact information for three recommenders
· a writing sample of up to 50 pages.
Review of applications will start on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
The State University of New York and Binghamton University are equal opportunity employers and is a tobacco-free campus.
Additional Information:
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: arobins@binghamton.edu.
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