Assistant Professor

Posting Information

Posting Number PG195001EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Assistant Professor

Anticipated Hiring Range $79,310

Work Schedule 40 hrs/wk

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department 160201 - English

About the Department

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Essential Job Duties

Will teach ENG 492: Special Topics in Film and Media Studies; ENG 587: Interdisciplinary Studies in English; ENG 592: Special Topics in Film Styles and Genres ; ENG 798: Special Topics in English Studies. Will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate concentrations in Film and Media Studies, as well as to the nationally recognized PhD program in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (CRDM). May be able to work from home (several days per week/on occasion) with supervisor approval, but some in-person work on a regular weekly basis is required.

Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Must have a PhD in Film or Film and Media Studies, or an equivalent degree in a related field. Must have demonstrated coursework or experience* with: integrating video production and interactive design, including analog and video games, into research and pedagogy to produce video essays and interactive media to serve as both a platform for original research and a vehicle for accessible pedagogy; leading large-enrollment survey courses (100+ students) including designing modular lesson plans, and facilitating structured group meetings and one-on-one sessions, and shared-experience grading guidelines to ensure pedagogical consistency; synthesizing global research, including translating and analyzing multilingual sources such as interviews, archival materials, and peer-reviewed scholarship to develop comprehensive research and pedagogical frameworks, to enable cross-cultural perspectives on transnational media, including animation and games; publication of at least three peer-reviewed publications over the last five years, focusing on the critical intersection of global popular visual culture, video game semantics, and cultural studies; and expanding career viability for students by programming and producing high-profile professional development events featuring an international roster of artists and industry leaders from the creative industries and museum sectors. [*No specific occupation or amount of experience is required.]

Other Required Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

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Required License(s) or Certification(s)

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Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 11/02/2026

Anticipated Close Date 12/04/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Details

Position Number 00000751

Position Type Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 9 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID 160201 - English

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