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, video, photography, and multi-media art practice and critique are fundamental strengths of the MCM Department. 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 an Assistant Professor with a focus on Production. We are looking for a top creative practitioner/scholar who crosses fields of media production and cultural theory.  We are particularly interested in those who focus on the Global South, the African diaspora, Black Studies, Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, Environmental Studies, Political Critique, Decolonization, Feminist Theory and Practice, 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, such as in experimental, narrative, or documentary filmmaking, video production, photography, and/or sound studies.

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

Applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and three to five creative works. Consideration of applications will begin on January 6, 2026. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their materials by that date in order to receive full consideration.

Interested candidates should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community. Cover letters should also include names and contact information for three references.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person?s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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