Affiliate Instructor, Film and New Media Studies in Norton, Massachusetts at Wheaton College

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Norton, Massachusetts, 02766, United States
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Job Description

Posting Number:
0601358

Position Title:
Affiliate Instructor, Film and New Media Studies

FLSA:
Exempt

Job Type:
Part-Time

Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Spring Semester Only

Position Type:
Faculty

Department:
Film, Media, and Communications

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Film, Media, and Communications department at Wheaton College is seeking applicants for a one-semester Affiliated Instructor teaching position for the Spring 2027 semester. The teaching responsibilities will be two courses; Intro to Film Studies (Mon/Wed 9:30-10:20) and Film Genres (Mon/Wed 12:30-1:50) We are especially interested in candidates with film studies teaching experience.

Responsibilities of the Instructor include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that fosters meaningful student-faculty interaction.
• Grading assignments in a timely manner and posting grades in Canvas.
• Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs.


Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications are a M.A. with teaching experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.


Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $6,500/course. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.


Physical Demands:
N/A


ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.



Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
11/11/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206

Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu

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    Optional & Required Documents:
    Required Documents
    1. Cover Letter
    2. Curriculum Vitae
    3. List of References
    4. Teaching Philosophy
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