Tenure Track Assistant Professor, English and Media Studies

Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor, English and Media Studies

Req ID: R0005276

Time Type: Full time

Location: Waltham, MA

Description:

Job Description Summary

The Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Asian American literary and/or cultural studies with a possible secondary field of specialization in Digital Humanities. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in at least one of the following areas: rhetoric and composition, film, literature, communication, and/or media studies.Candidates should have experience as the instructor of record for a course that aligns with this call and demonstrated ability to teach courses in at least one of the areas listed above. The new hire will be able to teach existing courses in the department and develop new courses in their area/s of specialization.

Candidates should also have at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal or an edited collection from an academic press.

The teaching load is a 3/2. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change.

The English and Media Studies (EMS) department offers courses in writing and communication, literature, film, media studies, creative industries studies, and media production. EMS faculty also manage the University's Writing Center, Media and Culture Lab (MAC Lab), and ESOL Center. The department's mission is to support student acquisition of critical thinking and communication skills and to educate students to be positive contributing civic members in their communities and beyond.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a “Force for Good” through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real world understanding into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, English, Communication, or related fields. Advanced ABD applicants will be considered but must have their degree in hand by July 1, 2025.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as part of the application before March 21st:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A letter of interest
• A writing sample
• A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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