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The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre (FTT) at the University of Notre Dame is seeking a candidate for an appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor of digital media studies with a starting date of August 2025. We particularly welcome scholars whose work aligns with one or more of the university’s interdisciplinary units such as the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, the Institute for Latino Studies, Africana Studies, and/or Gender Studies. Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching (2 courses per semester) in the candidate’s area of expertise as well as core courses in the film and/or television concentration.
The Department of Film, Television, and Theatre
FTT (https://ftt.nd.edu) is a large, dynamic department that provides a liberal arts approach to the study of film, television, and theatre with a unique mix of course offerings in production, design, writing, performance, history and theory. FTT offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts major and a graduate minor in Screen Cultures. FTT is committed to anti-racism and social justice in its curriculum, performances, research, student work, and hiring practices.
Qualifications
• Candidates should have a PhD or ABD in a relevant discipline.
• Candidates must have demonstrable potential for successful college-level teaching in a liberal arts environment.
• Candidates should have proficiency in film and/or television studies and expertise in one or more of the following: streaming platforms and infrastructure; social media; podcasts; video games; virtual reality; AI; media archaeology; visual culture theory; policy, ethics, and political economy of media.
Application Instructions
Job Applicants Should Submit
• a curriculum vitae listing three references with contact information
• a cover letter describing the candidate’s:
• research, with a description of methods and goals;
• future career trajectory and plans for future projects;
• teaching experience and pedagogic principles; and how their courses and pedagogy will enhance FTT’s curriculum;
• commitments to and actions to further diversity, equity and inclusion in any aspect of their work.
The committee will continue to vet applications until the position is filled, but candidates should send materials no later than October 25, 2024 for fullest consideration.
Questions about the position can be directed to Matthew Payne, Chair of the Search Committee, email: mpayne8@nd.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
Background Check
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
