"Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater"

Job Details

Job no: R-0000002621

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater

Work Type: Faculty, Full time, In-Person

Start Date: 07/01/2026

The Department of Film Media Theater 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.