DEPARTMENT OF FILM STUDIES
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – WORLD CINEMA AND/OR AVANT-GARDE CINEMA
(CRITICAL STUDIES)
Vacancy #10F011
Position #6748
The Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor, starting in August 2010, with expertise in World Cinema and/or Avant-Garde Cinema.
One of the premiere departments at UNCW, Film Studies incorporates courses in cinema studies and film production and is planning graduate programs in both areas. The historic coastal resort city of Wilmington is home to EUE Screen Gems Studios, the largest motion picture facility east of California, and the department has a vibrant working relationship with both the studio and area filmmaking professionals. Film festivals, visiting scholars and filmmakers, and an assortment of independent and international film screenings are a community staple. For eleven consecutive years, U. S. News & World Report has ranked UNCW as one of the top ten public master’s universities in the South.
Qualifications: Candidates should possess a PhD in film studies or a related discipline. ABD will be considered; however, PhD must be obtained within the first academic year of employment. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in film studies awarded prior to August 2010. Candidates must be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in film studies and demonstrate potential for excellent teaching and scholarly productivity.
Screening of applicants will begin November 16 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, please complete the online application available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references, and a writing sample of no more than 30 pages (attached to “other docs”) should be uploaded to the online application – not emailed, mailed or faxed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. For questions regarding the online application process, contact Pat Torok at (910) 962-7502. For information regarding the position contact Mariana Johnson, johnsonm@uncw.edu.
Please also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be mailed to:
Mariana Johnson
Search Committee Chair
Department of Film Studies
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5950
UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
