3 visiting assistant professor jobs found in Northampton, MA

Smith College Description The Department of Film and Media Studies at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, half-time benefits eligible position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities for this position are: Introduction to Film and Media Studies (co-teaching with dept. chair) in fall, a global media history course (history of film, television, or video games) in spring, and an advanced research seminar (in candidate's area of expertise) in spring. Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Film and Media Studies are encouraged to apply. Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest historically women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through...

Smith College Description The Department of Sociology at Smith College invites applications for a 3-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026. We seek a sociologist whose work focuses on medicine, health, and/or the body. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include teaching Introduction to Sociology and several intermediate (200-level) courses in the candidate's areas of specialty, as well as the possibility of an upper-level (300-level) seminar in the candidate's area of expertise. Strong candidates will have prior teaching experience. The teaching load is 3:2. A Ph.D. in sociology or a relevant field is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates from groups underrepresented in Sociology are encouraged to apply. Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women's college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding...

Smith College Description The Department of Film and Media Studies at Smith College invites applications for a two-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities for this position may include introductory and advanced video production courses, screenwriting, and other production courses in the candidate's field of specialization. We seek candidates with an active creative practice in film/video, college-level teaching experience, and a strong command of video production equipment and software. The successful candidate will offer three courses per year and will oversee the department's video production equipment inventory and facilities, with student worker support (VAPs at Smith normally teach five courses per year; this position provides two course releases as compensation for equipment, facilities, and student worker management). Candidates should have a strong foundation in either documentary or...