Position DetailsPosition Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Tenure-Track Assistant Professor three-year renewable appointment, beginning September 1, 2027
Department Italian
Salary Details The academic year salary for an Assistant Professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University.
Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
Posting Summary The Italian Department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick), is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor focusing on Transnational Italian Cinema and/or Literature, with possible specializations in Race, Diaspora, Mediterranean Studies, Black Europe, European Cinema, and Critical Theory, to begin September 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to the academic life of the department by advising undergraduate and graduate students, and serving on department as well as university-wide committees. We welcome experience teaching introductory film courses, including close textual analysis, the historical development of the medium, and film genres and modes. The new hire will substantially enhance the curricula of different humanities programs, while strengthening the already existing synergies among various departments.
Applicants whose work intersects with Comparative Literature and/or Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies are especially encouraged to apply. Other areas of research and teaching interest are Black Europe and/or the Global South, literary and cinematographic representation and self-representation of migrants, post- and de-colonial theory, and the study of literatures and cultures from a transnational perspective. Focus might also involve environmental humanities and/or Italian American cultural studies.
The academic year salary for an Assistant Professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University.
Position Status Full Time
Posting Number 26FA0873
Posting Open Date 10/09/2026
Posting Close Date 11/11/2026
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements include Ph.D. in Italian, Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, or related field by September 1, 2027, and fluency in Italian and English.
Please, supply letter of application, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and three letters of reference by November 10, 2026. Review of applications will start on November 11, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.
Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOverviewStatementPosting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Please, supply letter of application, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and three letters of reference by November 10, 2026. Review of applications will start on November 11, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early.
Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/281826
Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City New Brunswick
State NJ
Location Details 15 Seminary Place, #5105
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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