Visiting Assistant Professor in Film Media Theater

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The Department of Film Media Theater at Mount Holyoke College invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor to teach a 2/3 course load, with specialization in Theatrical Scenic and Properties Design beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Three courses are dedicated to classroom instruction and two courses are assigned to scenic and properties design responsibilities for the department’s mainstage production season. Qualifications for the position include: an MFA or terminal degree (or ABD) in theatre with a background in scenic design. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of strong teaching at the undergraduate level and experience mentoring students who are broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, and religion.

Please provide a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the job, CV, and teaching philosophy. Reference letters will be requested at a later date in the process. Priority will be given to applications that are received by March 22nd.

Minimum starting rate of pay: $75,000.

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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