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Posting Number
F2532P
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Franklin-Theatre & Film
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
College/Unit/Department Website
https://www.drama.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
11/05/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references including names, affiliations, and email addresses. Letters of reference and additional materials may be requested from applicants following an initial review of applications. Questions related to this position may be directed to Rielle Navitski (rnavitsk@uga.edu) and Christopher Sieving (csieving@uga.edu). To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by January 15, 2026.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in Film Studies, Media Studies, or a related discipline in hand at the time of appointment.
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach four courses per year, including introductory and advanced courses in film studies and film history and courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization; and engage in service to the department, the university, and the profession. The successful candidate will offer split-level courses (undergraduate courses with graduate sections) and may have the opportunity to teach graduate seminars in the department’s Theatre and Performance Studies PhD and in the MFA in Film, Television, and Digital Media jointly offered by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Department of Theatre and Film.
Additional Requirements
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:
Two Years Of College-level Teaching Experience Is Preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Competitive applicants will have a strong record of research productivity and achievement, a well-developed research agenda, and a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and mentoring within a respectful and welcoming environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a productive research agenda and a national reputation in their field.
Area of specialization is open. Desired areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: global animation; cinemas of East, Southeast, South, or Western Asia and the Arab world and their diasporas; film and/or media theory; non-fiction and/or avant-garde film; feminist approaches in/to cinema; contemporary cinema considered in relation to adjacent and overlapping media (television, digital media, games, recorded sound).
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
F2532P
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Franklin-Theatre & Film
About The University Of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About The College/Unit/Department
The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the heart of UGA’s learning environment, advancing knowledge, research, and creative activity across more than 40 departments, schools, and institutes. With a vision for high-impact research and education, Franklin College prepares students for leadership and global engagement in a sustainable future. The College has a strong commitment to multidisciplinary research, collaboration and academic innovation.
College/Unit/Department Website
https://www.drama.uga.edu/
Posting Type
External
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026
Job Posting Date
11/05/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions To Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references including names, affiliations, and email addresses. Letters of reference and additional materials may be requested from applicants following an initial review of applications. Questions related to this position may be directed to Rielle Navitski (rnavitsk@uga.edu) and Christopher Sieving (csieving@uga.edu). To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by January 15, 2026.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in Film Studies, Media Studies, or a related discipline in hand at the time of appointment.
Position Summary
The Department of Theatre and Film at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Film Studies with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.
The successful candidate will teach four courses per year, including introductory and advanced courses in film studies and film history and courses in the candidate’s areas of specialization; and engage in service to the department, the university, and the profession. The successful candidate will offer split-level courses (undergraduate courses with graduate sections) and may have the opportunity to teach graduate seminars in the department’s Theatre and Performance Studies PhD and in the MFA in Film, Television, and Digital Media jointly offered by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Department of Theatre and Film.
Additional Requirements
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:
Two Years Of College-level Teaching Experience Is Preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Competitive applicants will have a strong record of research productivity and achievement, a well-developed research agenda, and a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and mentoring within a respectful and welcoming environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a productive research agenda and a national reputation in their field.
Area of specialization is open. Desired areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: global animation; cinemas of East, Southeast, South, or Western Asia and the Arab world and their diasporas; film and/or media theory; non-fiction and/or avant-garde film; feminist approaches in/to cinema; contemporary cinema considered in relation to adjacent and overlapping media (television, digital media, games, recorded sound).
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
No
Does this position require a P-Card? :
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
No
Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications)
No
Credit And P-Card Policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.