Posted: Feb 11, 2026
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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in World Cinema

Williams College - Williamstown, MA
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Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in World Cinema

 

Williams College: Comparative Literature

 

Location: Williams College

 

Open Date: Nov 26, 2025

 

Deadline:

 

Description

 

The Program in Comparative Literature at Williams College invites applications for a two-year Mellon postdoctoral position in world cinema, starting in fall 2026. We welcome applications from candidates in film and media studies, particularly those whose work spans multiple national traditions and/or multiple media. The successful candidate will join our vibrant interdisciplinary program in Comparative Literature, which brings together language and literature faculty from across the College, and will teach two courses each year (one per semester): a survey course in world cinema or an introduction to film studies, plus one additional film or media course in their area of specialization.

 

The pay range for this position is $65,000-$68,000, commensurate with experience.

 

The https://faculty.williams.edu/hiring/graduate-fellowships/mellon-fellowships/ provides full benefits, including health insurance. Williams College and the Program in Comparative Literature also offer a collegial and supportive environment for scholars early in their careers, with a range of professional development opportunities that include the college's https://faculty.williams.edu/first3/ program as well as programming organized by the https://www.williams.edu/teaching-center/ and the https://faculty.williams.edu/articles/ncfdd-org-home/.

 

Qualifications

 

Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree (or all requirements for the degree) completed by September 2026.

 

Application Instructions

 

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. There is no guarantee that applications received after this date will be reviewed.

 

All applications should be submitted through Interfolio at https://apptrkr.com/6909882 and should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that addresses research and teaching. The cover letter should also speak to how the applicant would work effectively with a diverse population and how they would broaden the program's curricular offerings.

 

Questions about the search may be directed to the chair of the program, Christopher Bolton, at [email protected]. Please include "World Cinema" in the email subject line.

 

For more information and to apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6909882

 

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu/). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employhttps://www.williams.edu/ent decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

 

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