Job description

Salary Details

The academic year salary for an Assistant Professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University.Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.Benefits

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The Italian Department at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (New Brunswick), is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor focusing on Transnational Italian Cinema and/or Literature, with possible specializations in Race, Diaspora, Mediterranean Studies, Black Europe, European Cinema, and Critical Theory, to begin September 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach two courses per semester at the undergraduate and graduate levels, contribute to the academic life of the department by advising undergraduate and graduate students, and serving on department as well as university-wide committees. We welcome experience teaching introductory film courses, including close textual analysis, the historical development of the medium, and film genres and modes. The new hire will substantially enhance the curricula of different humanities programs, while strengthening the already existing synergies among various departments.

Applicants whose work intersects with Comparative Literature and/or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies are especially encouraged to apply. Other areas of research and teaching interest are Black Europe and/or the Global South, literary and cinematographic representation and self-representation of migrants, post- and de-colonial theory, and the study of literatures and cultures from a transnational perspective. Focus might also involve environmental humanities and/or Italian American cultural studies.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence.

The academic year salary for an Assistant Professor will not be less than $82,110, based on the most recent collective bargaining agreement between the faculty union (AAUP-AFT) and Rutgers University.

Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.Position Status: Full Time

Posting Open Date: 10/09/2026

Posting Close Date: 11/11/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

Requirements include Ph. D. in Italian, Comparative Literature, Cinema Studies, or related field by September 1, 2027, and fluency in Italian and English.

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)

City

New BrunswickState

NJLocation Details

15 Seminary Place, #5105
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

How to apply

Please, supply letter of application, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and three letters of reference by November 10, 2026. Review of applications will start on November 11, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. Please refer to the online posting for our statement regarding Affirmative Action/EEO.