Assistant Teaching Professor in Film and Media (Limited Term Appointment)

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The Department of Culture and Media Studies in the Faculty of Arts at the University of New Brunswick invites applications for a two-year Limited Term Appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Film and Media, beginning August 1, 2026. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. The department is situated on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of Wolastoqiyik, on the Fredericton campus of UNB in the vibrant and diverse provincial capital of New Brunswick.

We seek a scholar-practitioner of media and film studies with expertise in film production, whose research and filmmaking demonstrate a commitment to community-engaged practice and inquiry with an emphasis on working with and representing equity-seeking groups. A PhD in Film or Media Studies (or related discipline) or a terminal degree in their area of specialization is required. Candidates should have successful post-secondary teaching experience and demonstrate evidence of recognized achievement in community-engaged media-making practices. An active research profile in the field of media and cultural studies would be a strong asset.

The successful candidate’s research and teaching areas will support our existing departmental areas of specialization. They will teach film and media production at all levels (including camera, sound, lighting, editing and pre-production) and contribute to departmental culture and activities in the Department of Culture and Media Studies at UNB during this term appointment.

Media Arts & Cultures is an interdisciplinary program that combines critical and creative work, encouraging students to become scholars and authors of media. Bringing together perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, and fine arts, and grounded in the Canadian tradition of communication studies, the program is built around the assumption that critical thinking about contemporary media cultures benefits significantly from practical experience with the processes and technologies of cultural production. Housed in the Eaton Multimedia Centre, the program features smart classrooms, a 24-seat computer lab, and a production studio, all recently renovated.

Along with a Minor in Music and a variety of language courses, our department also houses a Comparative Cultural Studies program with an international and comparative focus in which students pursue the study of culture and cultural expression as significant meaning making.

Applicants are asked to submit a letter of application, a C.V. (either PDF or Word format) and a link to a digital portfolio/reel electronically to cams@unb.ca. In addition, candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically under separate cover to the attention of Dr. Sophie Lavoie, Chair, Dept. of Culture & Media Studies, UNB Fredericton, cams@unb.ca.

Deadline for applications: Friday, May 1, 2026.

The salary range and fringe benefits for this position is defined in the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2025 – 2029 Collective Agreement sections 35 and 36B.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.