Assistant Professor, Film History and Analysis, Department of Film and Media Studies- School of Arts & Sciences

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Film and Media Studies at Hunter College, CUNY, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film History and Analysis to join our department in Fall 2026. We seek a candidate whose research and scholarship contributes to the core undergraduate curriculum and who has experience teaching introductory lecture courses in film studies and history. Field of specialization is open, but we especially encourage applicants with expertise in film/media aesthetics, history and theory, national cinemas, transnational/regional/diasporic/global cinemas, authorship studies, genre, and/or documentary cinemas. Any field of specialization must be in dialogue with histories and practices beyond those areas.

The Department of Film & Media Studies has approximately 650 majors. Our undergraduate film program consists of two tracks. One is fully analytical, while the second is a production track with half of the requirements in film history and analysis. We currently offer courses in both broad and focused histories of cinema, on directors, national cinemas, genre, issues of cinematic form, and courses devoted to issues of gender, race and sexuality. A number of our courses are cross-listed with the department’s Media Studies program. We are seeking candidates interested in contributing to and innovating on our current offerings, as well as providing students stimulating experiences in relation to film culture and production. The department is also home to a dynamic MFA program in Integrated Media Arts.

Responsibilities for this position would include: teaching our introductory Film 101 course, a large lecture class taken by students from other disciplines besides film majors, as well as supervising adjunct faculty leading discussion sections. Additional responsibilities could include advising honors projects, mentoring a diverse student body, and participating in other service to the department and college. The workload is 18 assignable hours per year, which is typically a 3-3 course load.

Located on the 68th Street campus on the upper east side of Manhattan near many major cultural institutions, Hunter College offers scholars and creative artists a vibrant and dynamic community within a highly diverse urban setting. As part of the City University of New York, a nationally recognized metropolitan university system, Hunter is committed to active engagement with students and the community at large, and embraces equity, inclusiveness, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work. Hunter College is an equal opportunity employer.

QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in Film Studies, or another field with a body of research related to film, is required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully at the college level, an active research agenda and publications, and the interest and ability to contribute to the department and the greater college community.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience within the range of $57,252-$109,025.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number. Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account. Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters - also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, -, \_ or ç).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover letter, Statement of scholarly interests and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on April 6, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.