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Assistant Film Professors are responsible for designing and teaching undergraduate or graduate film courses, assessing student projects, and staying current with industry trends. They also often mentor students, facilitate production workshops, and contribute to departmental meetings or committees. Collaboration with colleagues on curriculum development and participation in student film festivals or screenings are common aspects of the job. Balancing teaching, research or creative work, and departmental service is a key part of their academic routine.

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An Assistant Film Professor teaches film studies, production, and theory at a college or university. They develop course materials, lead lectures, and provide hands-on instruction in filmmaking techniques. Additionally, they conduct research, publish scholarly work, and may participate in film-related projects. They also advise students and contribute to curriculum development. Some positions may require administrative duties or involvement in film festivals and industry networking.

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To thrive as an Assistant Film Professor, you need a solid background in film theory, production techniques, and a graduate-level degree (typically an MFA or Ph.D.) in film or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard editing software (such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro), film equipment, and digital media platforms is often expected. Excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help in engaging students and collaborating with colleagues. Mastery of these skills enables effective teaching, supports student development, and contributes positively to academic and creative film communities.

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Visiting Assistant Professor of Visual Studies (One-Year Appointment)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Visual Studies (One-Year Appointment)

Haverford College

Haverford, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Description
Haverford College Seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor of Visual Studies (One-Year Appointment).
The Visual Studies Program at Haverford College invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position for Academic Year 2026-27. We seek an artist/filmmaker/scholar who can teach courses in experimental filmmaking and film/media theory, and who may also contribute electives in areas such as performance, conceptual art, exhibition practice, interactive media, the ethics of AI in digital media culture, or other interdisciplinary approaches to visual culture.
This position replaces a faculty member on sabbatical and carries a 5-course teaching load across the year (e.g., 3-2) with no service expectations. The appointment begins July 1, 2026, with classes starting on August 31, 2026.
About the Position
The successful candidate will teach a mix of production and theory courses, potentially including:
  • Foundations of Filmmaking
  • Experimental or essay film production
  • Topics courses in visual studies, contemporary art, or aesthetics
  • Electives reflecting the candidate's own practice

We are especially interested in candidates who approach film as a critical and experimental medium and who can work with students across disciplines in a small liberal arts college environment.
The program's learning goals include:
  • Interdisciplinary Rigor: how different disciplines account for seeing, meaning, and representation
  • Visual Literacy: "slow" looking and close analysis of images and media
  • The Ethics of the Visual: the social and political stakes of image culture
  • Critical Making: artistic practice as a form of inquiry

Haverford and Bryn Mawr students come to the Visual Studies Program from a variety of disciplines. They minor in either Visual Studies or Visual Studies (Filmmaking Focus).
Qualifications
Required:
  • MFA or PhD in film, media studies, visual studies, art, or a related field by start date
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching film/media production and/or theory
  • A record of creative or scholarly work in experimental film, video art, essay film, or related practices

Preferred:
  • Experience teaching interdisciplinary or practice-based courses
  • Facility with small-crew or solo filmmaking workflows (digital cinema cameras, sound recording, editing platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud)
  • Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and mentoring students in the setting of a small liberal arts college.

Application Process
All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio:
  • Cover letter describing teaching interests and fit with the position
  • CV
  • Teaching statement
  • Sample syllabi (one production course and one theory course, broadly construed)
  • A single PDF with links to scholarly work and links to no more than 10 minutes of creative work.
  • Names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists.

Review of applications will begin Friday, April 3rd and continue until the position is filled.
Questions about the position can be directed to John Muse at jmuse@haverford.edu. For technical questions about Interfolio, please contact Interfolio directly at 1-877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.
The possibility of visa sponsorship would be discussed with candidates and assessed in light of their individual circumstances and institutional considerations.
About Haverford College
Haverford College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the Philadelphia area, with a student body of about 1,400. The College is known for its Honor Code, close faculty-student collaboration, and strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. The Visual Studies Program integrates critical theory, media practice, and interdisciplinary inquiry across the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Haverford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply. Haverford College and our consortial partners are located on Lenape lands.

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