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The School of Film, Television, and Media Arts at Emerson College seeks applications for an affiliated (part-time) instructor in Fall 2026 to teach the following course:
VM215 History of South and Southeast Asian Arts: Introduces art and architecture of the South and Southeast Asian regions, ranging from the present-day Pakistan and India into Vietnam and Indonesia. Examines archaeology of pre-historical and proto-historical cultures and the sacred structures of several major world religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jain, and Islam. Also considers issues of identity, empire, modernism, and post-colonial politics in art made under local rulers, during European and US colonialism, and in the present. Fulfills the Aesthetic Perspective and the Global Diversity requirement.
Applicants should have relevant professional and/or academic background in film, media and/or communications as well as teaching experience. Emerson College is an EOE and committed to the standards of Inclusive Excellence. Please apply through the Emerson College portal with the following material: a cover letter and CV.
The School of Film, Television, and Media Arts is a vibrant and engaged community of artists, scholars and professionals, with over 130 full- and part-time faculty members and 1500 majors. The department offers BA degrees in both media arts production and media studies, a BFA in media arts production, a BFA in global film art, an MFA in film and media art, an MFA in writing for film and television, and undergraduate general education courses in art history.
Responsibilities:
Teach assigned courses and/or duties as specified in the schedule and contract
Select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans
Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course description, learning objectives, course calendar, course requirements, texts, and other materials, grading policy and the required accessibility and plagiarism statements
Be available for student consultation through email and scheduled office hours
Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit grades online by the deadlines established by the College
Submit student work to department for departmental assessment process
Emerson College believes the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence is fostering a campus climate where everyone can thrive. As a community of scholars and storytellers, we continually strive to cultivate a collaborative community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent, characterized by the intentional inclusion of individuals from varied backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. It is located in the dynamic, multi-cultural city of Boston in close proximity to major arts institutions, performing art venues, and research centers. Emerson College has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands, as well as at MCI-Norfolk. At Emerson College, we seek individuals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to our campuses to increase our depth, breadth, artistry, and diversity in our educational offerings. Emerson's commitment to inclusive excellence is supported by a range of resources.
Please note: In the job application, in the "CV/Cover Letter/Additional Documents" drop box, applicants must include all of the required materials listed above. You can upload each document separately or as a combined PDF. Your application will not be complete without these documents.
If you are having issues uploading, please email facultycareers@emerson.edu
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Emerson is internationally recognized in its fields of specialization, which are communication studies; marketing communication; journalism; communication sciences and disorders; visual and media arts; the performing arts; and writing, literature and publishing. Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society.
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