ONE-YEAR LECTURERSHIP
DEPARTMENT OF FILM STUDIES
CRITICAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON
Vacancy #29F168
Position #6748
The Film Studies Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a one-year lecturer, specializing in critical studies, to start in August 2009. The candidate should have a demonstrated expertise in: contemporary world cinema, avant-garde cinema, and the history of animation.
Qualifications: Candidates should possess a PhD in film studies or a related discipline. Strong preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in film studies awarded prior to August 2009. Candidates must be able to teach introductory and advanced courses in film studies, with experience in higher education instruction.
The responsibilities for the position include:
- Teaching four courses per academic semester (fall and spring);
- Appropriate service to the department.
One of the premiere departments at UNCW, Film Studies incorporates courses in cinema studies and film production and is exploring 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.
To apply, please complete the online application available on the Web at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references should be uploaded to the online application – not emailed or mailed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. Please also arrange for 3 letters of reference to be mailed to:
Chair, Department of Film Studies
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5950
For questions regarding the online application process, contact Pat Torok at (910) 962-7502. Screening of applicants will begin June 25, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
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.
