Part-time Lecturer in Video Games

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Position Title: Part-time Lecturer in Video Games Department: Film & Media Studies Position Type: Faculty Qualifications: A Ph. D. degree in Film and/or Media Studies or a related field, as well as experience teaching at the college level, are preferred. Application Instructions: All applications are submitted via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/196082. Apply with a cover letter; current CV; sample syllabi for an introductory video game course; course evaluations from previous courses if available; and three confidential letters of reference submitted directly by their authors. Questions about the position may be directed to the Film and Media Studies Program, Tufts University: fms@tufts.edu. Review of applications begins February 1st, 2027, and continues until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Review of applications begins February 1st, 2027, and continues until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Description: The Film and Media Studies Program at Tufts University is seeking a part-time lecturer for Fall 2027 to teach one introductory course on video games. The course--the first on video games in Tufts's Film and Media Studies Program--should introduce students to the history and theory of video games. The course should cover the economics of the video game industry; the characteristic forms and aesthetics of video games; video game makers, audiences, and fans; the cultural, social, and psychological impact of video games, including on identity, gender, and race; the distinctiveness of video games relative to other media and forms of entertainment. EEO Statement: Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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