Visiting Professor of Film Studies - Department of Visual and Media Arts (2026
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Creative Arts/Media
Visiting Professor of Film Studies - Department of Visual and Media Arts (2026)
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R104529
Summary:The Film and Video Production program at Grand Valley State University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of film studies for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning on August 6, 2026. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester in film studies, related to film history, theory, and/or criticism. The Film & Video Production major, as a discipline within the department of Visual and Media Arts, emphasizes the integration of theory and practice.
Individuals from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply.
Education:
- Master''s degree (MA or equivalent) in film studies or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education.
- Individuals from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students, colleagues, and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
Education:
- Ph.D. in film studies or a related field (ABD candidates will be considered)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching in higher education
- Teach 12 credits per semester in the Film and Video Production program, related to film history, theory, and/or criticism (normally 4 courses).
- Be available outside of class time to meet with students independently as needed through regularly scheduled office hours.
The salary is $50,000. The university offers an excellent comprehensive package that includes health plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, effective on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
Department/College:The Department of Visual and Media Arts (VMA) seeks to uphold the values of a liberal education while providing intensive engagement in the production and examination of the visual and media arts. We value creativity and flexibility.
The department is located on the Allendale campus and has 38 full-time faculty and 627 majors. 20% of the students reported being from an underrepresented minority (African American or Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Hispanic or Latinx, Two or more races, International, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander). 33% of the department majors have reported being a first-generation college student.
College:The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at GVSU, offering over 50 bachelor''s degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life.
Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community‑engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting a cohort of new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts approximately 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students social mobility.
The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand…
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