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Title	Tenured Professor in Asian American Studies
School	Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area	History of Art and Architecture; Art, Film, and Visual Studies; English
Position Description	The Division of Arts and Humanities at Harvard University seeks to appoint a tenured full Professor in Asian American Studies in one or more of the following departments: History of Art and Architecture; Art, Film and Visual Studies; and English. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027. This faculty member will teach and advise at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and participate in building the Asian American studies curriculum. We are especially interested in scholars and artists in the following fields: media studies, visual culture, film studies, cultural studies, playwriting, screenwriting, and filmmaking.
Basic Qualifications	Candidates are required to have a doctorate with exceptions, as appropriate, for appointments in the arts. Candidates should have experience teaching at the college level.
Additional Qualifications	Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research and/or arts practice is desired. Candidates should also have a record of intellectual and/or artistic leadership and impact on their field(s) and show potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community.
Special Instructions	Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/16955). Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 10, 2026; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Cover letter *Curriculum Vitae* Authorization form Research statement or statement of artistic practice Optional: list of courses taught (titles and short descriptions) Harvard University is committed to fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive and experience a sense of inclusion and belonging. Community members are encouraged to model our values of integrity, responsible mentorship, equity, and excellence no matter where they are. To support this commitment to our values of inclusion and excellence, the external finalist for this position will be required to complete a conduct questionnaire – specifically regarding findings of violation, on-going formal complaint investigations, or formal complaint investigations that did not conclude due to the external finalist’s departure concerning: harassment or discrimination, retaliation, sexual misconduct, bullying or intimidating/abusive behavior, unprofessional relationship, or misconduct related to scholarship, research, teaching, service, or clinical/patient care. Harvard will also make conduct inquiries to current and former employers of the external finalist regarding such misconduct. To facilitate these inquiries, Harvard requires all external applicants for this position to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled “Authorization to release information for external applicants” as part of their application. If an external applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and, as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees. Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
Contact Information	Department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies
Contact Email	afvssearches@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range	$170,000-$310,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as experience, training or qualifications, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required
Maximum Number of References Allowed
Keywords	faculty, instructor, tenure, professor, senior Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England Fields: Asian American studies, media studies, visual culture, film studies, cultural studies, playwriting, screenwriting, filmmaking, art history, visual studies, English, theater, drama, film, performance, diaspora studies

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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