Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Bentley University

About the Role

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 with a record of creative scholarship and innovative teaching in the fields 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 needs of our undergraduate students.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory course in Digital Humanities and/or New Media.
• Develop new courses in their area of expertise.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach existing courses, including Critical Reading and Writing and/or Multimodal Communication.
• Maintain a strong teaching portfolio.
• Contribute through departmental and university service.
• Teach a 2-2 load during their first three years and a 3-2 load during their final two years before applying for tenure. (Standard teaching load for tenured faculty is 3-2, with the potential for additional course releases for exceptional creative and scholarly production.)

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Qualifications

• 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 to audio, video games, or social media).
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in scholarship and teaching.

Application Materials

For full consideration, candidates must submit the following as part of the application before December 1, 2026:

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

Pay Transparency

• Assistant Professor Salary Range: $72,738 - $88,901 (depending on rank, qualifications, and experience)