Assistant Professor in Asian Film and Media at University of Cambridge

The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics (MMLL), in conjunction with Cambridge Film & Screen, seeks to appoint a new full-time Assistant Professorship in Asian Film and Media to start from 1 September 2025.

The purpose of this post is to broaden and deepen teaching and research interests in MMLL and Cambridge Film and Screen, the centre that houses our MPhil and PhD programmes in Film and Screen Studies.

We seek candidates with research and teaching specialisms in one or more of the following areas: comparative and transnational studies; media history and theory; gender and sexuality studies; cultural and social activism; environmental humanities; the study of migration and diaspora. We welcome candidates whose research and/or teaching demonstrates the potential for collaborative or cross-disciplinary work.

The appointee will be expected to make significant contributions to teaching and supervision on the MPhil in Film and Screen Studies, and to attract and supervise high-calibre doctoral students. The appointee will also make contributions to teaching film and media at the undergraduate level in MMLL, AMES and the School of Arts and Humanities. The role includes an active contribution to the administration of the MPhil in Film and Screen Studies, to Cambridge Film and Screen, and, as appropriate, to MMLL.

Candidates will have successfully completed a PhD in a relevant field by the start date for the post, possess relevant and demonstrable teaching experience, and have a record of excellence in publishing research, commensurate with career stage.

For your application to be considered please ensure that you upload the following documents to your online application:

• A covering letter
• Your Curriculum Vitae, including a full list of publications and the names of three referees
• An article-length example of your written work in English (max 8,000 words, e.g. a previous publication or thesis/dissertation chapter)

References will be requested at the longlisting stage.

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Thursday 2 January 2025. We plan to hold interviews and selection activities in person during March 2025.

Prospective candidates are welcome to seek more information beyond the Further Particulars by contacting Professor John David Rhodes, Co-Chair of MMLL, at jdr42@cam.ac.uk. On questions of procedure, please contact the School HR team on MMLLPersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click ‘Apply’ above.

Please quote reference GP44020 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and we particularly welcome applications from candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background for this vacancy, as people from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented at this level in our Faculty. Details of some of the family-friendly policies operated by the University are at: https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits/family-friendly 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Closing date: 02 January 2025