TV Studies (AY 26-27)

The Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts University is seeking a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 to teach four courses (two in the Fall, two in the Spring) in TV Studies and related areas.

One of these courses is an introductory lecture about the history of television (FMS 0006 Television History) that covers the development of U.S. broadcasting--its industrial, technical, aesthetic, cultural and formal developments--up to the end of the network era. The second is a more advanced seminar about post-network television (FMS 0165 Television in the Age of Change) that examines how new technologies and viewing habits are transforming television and televisual storytelling, as well as theories of audiences, styles, and viewing pleasures. The third is a mid-level lecture about media theory (FMS 0044 Introduction to Media Culture and Theory) that explores the major areas of study, theoretical principles, methodologies, and debates that have shaped popular media studies. The fourth course may be in TV Studies or a related area in Film & Media Studies of the candidate's choice.

A Ph.D. degree in Film and/or Media Studies or a related field, as well as experience teaching at the college level, are preferred.

All applications are submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/177053 . Apply with a cover letter; current CV; sample syllabi for an introductory television history lecture course, a more advanced post-network television seminar course, a mid-level media theory lecture course, and a course of the candidate's choice in Film & Media Studies; course evaluations from previous courses if available; and three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by their authors.

Questions about the position may be directed to the Film and Media Studies Program, Tufts University: fms@tufts.edu.

Review of applications begins January 20th, and continues until the position is filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.