The Department of Visual & Media Arts at Emerson College seeks to fill a tenure-track 

position in media studies. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor.  A Ph.D. 

and college-level teaching experience are required.



Responsibilities include teaching introductory to advanced courses in media studies 

(including lecture survey courses in media history), active research in the candidate's 

area of specialization, and service to the department and the college.  Preference will be 

given to candidates that demonstrate scholarly expertise in one or more of the following 

areas:  animation; European media; Latin American media; media industries; queer 

studies; sound for film and television; television studies, especially with an international 

focus. The appointment begins September 2008.



Emerson College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its 

faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate 

must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff from diverse 

backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. 

Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its 

workplace.



Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, information on teaching experience, and 

three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee, Department of Visual and 

Media Arts, School of the Arts, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Review of 

applications will begin November 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.



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Online resources for film/TV studies may be found at ScreenSite

http://www.ScreenSite.org