Non-Tenure: Visiting Lecturer of Film and Media Studies

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) at Texas A&M  University invites applications for one (1) full-time, non-tenure track visiting lecturer position in film studies with a nine-month appointment. The start date for this position is August 18, 2025. PVFA and the Section of Visual, Material & Performance Cultures seek an individual to teach two survey courses, History of Film (1895-present, with a global perspective) and Introduction to Film Analysis. The position also includes academic service. The survey courses are typically taught as large lecture classes (both face-to-face and online delivery) that serve undergraduate minors in film and media studies, the major in Performance and Visual Studies, and the University Core Curriculum. Candidates with expertise in non-Western cinemas are especially encouraged to apply.

The College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts (PVFA) is a new college withing the Texas A&M University System and has a diverse and dynamic mission with 100 faculty and over 30 staff members and projected exponential growth in the next four years. The college was formed from three departments/programs spread across the university: the Department of Visualization, the Department of Performance Studies (which housed the Film Studies program), and the Dance Science Program. The mission of PVFA places a heavy emphasis on faculty and student collaboration and interdisciplinarity. Texas A&M University leadership has charged the college with developing innovative research and creative works, public performances, and degree offerings at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that build upon our strength in merging art and science, as well as the traditional fields of art, music, dance, film, and theater. Applicants should consult the college’s website to review our academic and research programs (https://pvfa.tamu.edu/).

Candidates must have an M.A. in film studies, media studies, visual studies or a related field and significant teaching experience at the college/school level in the field or in a related field by the appointment start date. Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in film studies and university teaching experience.  

Interested individuals should apply through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/171634 and submit the following materials:

·      Cover letter

·      Curriculum vitae (embed links to your work/student work you mentor)

·      Personal Statement: Your statement should include your philosophy and plans for teaching (and research to the extent that research informs your teaching) and service as applicable.

·      Names and contact information of five (5) professional references.

Review of applications will begin 5 days after posting and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Daniel Humphrey, Chair of the search committee (email: danhumphrey@tamu.edu).