Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities

Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Digital Humanities

Req : R0006549

Time Type: Full time

Location: Waltham, MA

Description:

Job Description Summary

The Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2027. We seek candidates witha record of creative scholarship and innovative teaching in thefields of Digital Humanities and/or New Media Studies. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose research and teaching will broaden our curriculum and support the diverse needsof our undergraduate students.

The candidate appointed to this position will be prepared toteach an introductory course in Digital Humanities and/or New Mediaand to develop new courses in their area of expertise. In addition,the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach existing courses, including Critical Reading and Writing and/or Multimodal Communication.

Tenure-track faculty teach a 2-2 load during their first three years and a 3-2 load during their final two years before applying for tenure. The standard teaching load for tenured faculty is 3-2,with the potential for additional course releases for exceptional creative and scholarly production. Candidates are also expected to maintain a strong teaching portfolio and contribute through departmental and university service.

Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent diverse backgrounds, interests, and talents and share a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge and change.

The English and Media Studies Department offers an array ofcourses in literature, film, communication, creative writing, andmedia production. We actively engage students through several innovative degree paths to complement students pursuing business-related professions, including majors in English, Creative Industries, and Film and Media and minors in Gender and Sexuality,Media Management, and Ethnic Studies. Serving as the hub for writing and media, the department also houses the Climate Creativity Lab, Writing Center, ESOL Center, and Film and Media Studies Lab.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB andNECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by USNews & World Report, including Best Regional Universities Northand Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in thetop 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley's high graduation and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflectsa commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a "Force forGood" through the integration of business with the arts and sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social responsibility.

Providing a stimulating academic community for faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and realworld understanding into the classroom.

• PhD in English, Communication, Media, or a related field. ABDcandidates will be considered.

• Specialization in Digital Humanities with a strong record of developing and/or leading a DH research project
• Research in New Media Studies (including but not limited toaudio, video games, or social media).
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in scholarship and teaching

• Cover Letter
• CV
• A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of howthe faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and support an inclusive classroom environment
• Research Statement

At Bentley we offer a "total rewards" package designed toattract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and apositive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we're sharing the salary grade range for this role.

The grade range is based on market data and the scope of responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience,education, and other relevant…