Assistant Professor, Sinophone Cinema And Media Studies
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, Maryland, United States
$90,000-$95,000 py
On-site
Sinophone cinema and media studies
Mandarin and english fluency
Scholarship and teaching excellence
The University of Maryland College Park is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies to begin in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD, native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, and a strong commitment to teaching and research in modern Chinese literature and film studies
Job Summary
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies beginning Fall 2026.
The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Cinema & Media Studies, teaching four courses per year.
Candidates must demonstrate potential for excellence in scholarship and experience in teaching Chinese language, literature, culture, and film history/theory, with native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English.
Matching Summary
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The University of Maryland College Park is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies to begin in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD, native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, and a strong commitment to teaching and research in modern Chinese literature and film studies.
Salary
$90,000-$95,000
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies
Mandarin and English fluency
Scholarship and teaching excellence
Interdisciplinary initiatives
Nice-to-have
Commitment to mentoring
Contribution to strategic plan pillars
Key Requirements
PhD in hand at time of employment
Native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English