The Department of Modern Culture and Media (MCM) at Brown University is hiring. We are committed to the study of media in the context of the broader examination of modern cultural and social formations. In research and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level, MCM combines the analysis of diverse texts visual and verbal, literary and historical, theoretical and popular, imaginative and archival with the study of contemporary theories of representation and cultural production and creative practice in a range of media.

Filmmaking, photography, and multi-media art practice and critique are fundamental strengths of MCM. Department of Modern Culture and Media. Our production courses are guided by contemporary and decolonial theory making and the kinds of new media practices that are essential to making MCM a top media and cultural studies department in the country and beyond.

We seek to appoint at the Assistant Professor level, and are looking for a top scholar and practitioner who crosses fields of theory and production and whose focus is on the Global South, African diaspora, Black Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, Environmental Studies, Political Critique, Decolonization and / or LGBTQ and queer theory. In addition to a demonstrated publishing record and promising interdisciplinary research trajectory, candidates must be able to demonstrate production skills in media and technologies, photography, documentary, narrative, and / or experimental filmmaking, video production, and / or sound studies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the commitment of theDepartment of Modern Culture and Mediaand University. Accordingly, the Department of Modern Culture and Media seeks qualified candidates who can contribute to equity, diversity and inclusion through service, mentorship, teaching and scholarship.

Qualifications

MFA and/or Ph.D., Demonstrated Teaching Experience, Demonstrated Creative Practice in Production as outlined in job description.

Application instructions

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference. Consideration of applications will begin on December 1, 2024. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their materials by that date in order to receive full consideration.

Required Documents

• A list of three recommenders (Letters will be required for those applicants who are shortlisted);
• A cover letter
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Publication (Writing Sample) and an Artist Statement
• Three to Five links to the applicants creative work
• A statement outlining experience in or ideas for prioritizing diversity and inclusion exhibited in teaching and research