Assistant Professor, Sinophone Cinema And Media Studies

UMCP (University of Maryland)

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: $90,000-$95,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Native or near-native mandarin fluency
Phd in hand at time of employment
Experience teaching modern chinese film
** The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies, starting in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, demonstrate excellence in scholarship, and possess native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, contributing to a diverse academic environment. **

Job Summary

  • The position is a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor role jointly appointed in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Cinema & Media Studies.
  • Candidates must demonstrate recognized potential for excellence in scholarship and experience teaching courses in Chinese language, literature, and film theory.
  • The successful candidate will teach four courses per year and contribute to the university's strategic pillars of transformative thinking and expansive empathy.

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** The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Sinophone Cinema and Media Studies, starting in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD, demonstrate excellence in scholarship, and possess native or near-native fluency in Mandarin and English, contributing to a diverse academic environment. **

Salary

Base: $90,000-$95,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Faculty benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Native or near-native Mandarin fluency
  • PhD in hand at time of employment
  • Experience teaching modern Chinese film

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to inclusive scholarly environment
  • Interdisciplinary initiative leadership
  • Strong mentoring capabilities

Key Requirements

  • PhD required by start date
  • Native/near-native Mandarin and English fluency
  • Tenure-track faculty appointment eligibility

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