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Amherst College (MA) - TT Asst. Prof. of Film and Media Critical Studies and History (Dept. of English)
The Amherst College Department of English invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in film and media critical studies and history, with expertise in one of the following possible areas: documentary film/media, international silent film, critical race studies, avant-garde film and video, or media cultures. The successful candidate will offer courses in the foundational studies of film from a historical and/or critical perspective, as well as courses in her or his areas of research.

Amherst College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and nationality, among other areas. Today, nearly one-quarter of Amherst’s students consists of Pell Grant recipients, and many more are first-generation students; nearly half of our students are non-immigrant minorities. We seek candidates who are capable of demonstrating competence and sensitivity in working in a college in which students are broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion and/or candidates who have a record of teaching a diverse student population.

The faculty member will teach two courses each semester. Annual responsibilities include first-year writing-attentive courses, specialized advanced seminars, open-enrollment courses in film and media studies, and thesis advising in both English and the program of Film and Media Studies. Strong commitments to scholarship and to undergraduate teaching are essential.

Amherst College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff.

Amherst College is a private undergraduate liberal arts college for men and women, with 1,800 students and more than 200 faculty members. Located in the Connecticut River Valley of western Massachusetts, Amherst participates with Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts in the Five-College Consortium.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. is required for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates should submit a letter of application, a CV, one writing sample not to exceed thirty pages, three confidential letters of recommendation, and two to five sample syllabi, including at least one introductory course. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.

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Auburn University (AL) - TT Assistant Professor in Film Studies
Tenure­-Track Assistant Professor in Film Studies

Position Number: 118980

Position: The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-­‐track position within Media Studies as an Assistant Professor of Film Studies beginning fall semester, August 15, 2015. Responsibilities: Tenure-­‐track faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly research or creative work. Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in film history and theory as well as direct theses in the graduate program. In addition to teaching five courses per year, responsibilities include service to the college, profession, and school, including service contribution to the Jay Sanders Film Series.

Requirements/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered. However, appointment to the tenure-­‐track position at the rank of assistant professor requires the earned doctorate by the August 15, 2015 start date. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the position will revert to an instructor position. The offer will be withdrawn if the Ph.D. is not earned by May 15, 2016. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and a solid record of scholarly or creative productivity or substantive evidence of research/creative potential. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications and contingent on funding.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

Application: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/

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Brooklyn College, CUNY (NY) - Associate or Full Professor Chairperson (Film)
Brooklyn College

CUNY Job ID 11206

The Department of Film at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York invites application to fill a tenure-track Associate or Full Professor Chairperson position beginning fall 2015.

The Department currently has 320 undergraduate students in the following concentrations: Production, Screenwriting, Industry Studies, Documentary Production, and Film Studies. The successful candidate will serve as Department Chair with limited teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The position entails working with the Director of the graduate program and the Dean of the School of Visual, Media, and Performing Arts.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Film or Media Studies OR an M.F.A. in Filmmaking or related craft.

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/facultyjobs. AA/EOE.

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California College of the Arts, Oakland (CA),  TT Assistant Professor of Visual Studies (Film History, Theory, and Criticism)
JOB #2261

POSITION  SUMMARY:

CCA is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in the field of film history, theory, and criticism beginning in August 2015. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in art history, film and media studies, ethnic studies, or visual studies. We seek a candidate with a global perspective, who has the potential to teach a two-semester history of film course every year, along with 200-level electives and 300-level seminars in her or his area of expertise, which may include: documentary film/media, experimental and avant-garde film, new media, narrative film, digital humanities, or emerging visual technologies. In keeping with CCA’s commitment to diversity, community engagement, and social justice, we seek candidates who cultivate an equitable scholarly environment and curriculum. With an increasingly international student body, candidates should have a proven track record of teaching and leading in a culturally-competent manner with a global perspective, working with diverse groups, and fostering an understanding of and respect for diverse cultural practices.

Course load is 5 courses per academic year (typically 2/3); active participation in program assessment/development and committee service is required. Successful candidates will also have the interest in teaching specifically in an art and design school context and across academic divisions.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

 CCA’s undergraduate program in Visual Studies offers students the academic strengths of a Humanities & Sciences curriculum within the studio environment of the college. Through its major/minor curriculum, as well as through general education requirements, the program trains students to contextualize, analyze, evaluate, and interpret imagery and objects of all kinds. Coursework covers the traditional fine arts of painting, sculpture, architecture, design, photography, and the graphic arts as well as television, film, commercial and journalistic imagery, zines, video, the web, and other artifacts of popular culture. Candidates may also have the opportunity to teach in the Master’s program in Visual and Critical Studies as well as the undergraduate and graduate programs in Film.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; includes a comprehensive benefits package.
 * PhD or equivalent terminal degree with expertise in film and/or media studies at the time of appointment
 * Evidence of professional activity, including publications in the history/theory of film
 * Proven track record of teaching and leading in a culturally-competent manner with a global perspective, preferably with experience working with diverse groups
 * Leadership potential, with strong communication skills and the flexibility to work across disciplines and to collaborate and develop relationships with other programs

JOB POSTING DATE: 10/2/2014

SCREENING BEGINS: 11/17/2014

APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2015

APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following electronically in PDF format: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, names and contact information for three professional references, and one sample of written scholarship (not to exceed 35 pages). Please indicate in your letter of interest if you will be attending the MLA Conference in Vancouver January 8 to 11, 2015 and/or the College Art Association Annual Conference in New York, February 11 to 14, 2015.

We recommend compressing your files into a .zip file format. Documents larger than 10MB should be submitted via download link. PDF files should be emailed to: employment@cca.edu

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California State University, Monterey Bay (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Cinematic Arts
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 * Teach cinematic/HD video production at all levels including lighting and cinematography
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 * Expected to maintain an ongoing portfolio of peer reviewed creative work in the arts
 * Teach lower and upper division courses
 * Strong commitment to developing a modern curriculum
 * Typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester

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 * MFA in filmmaking, media arts or equivalent field
 * Must be a media practitioner who has a record of achievement in the media arts and demonstrable teaching experience at the college level
 * Expected to maintain a professional reputation outside the University as a media maker
 * Ability to teach effectively in a wide range of courses
 * Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE): Experience in creating documentary films, post-production, background in cinema/media history and theory, and/or knowledge of sound design

JOB POSTING DATE: 9/4/2014

SCREENING BEGINS: 10/10/2014

APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2015

APPLY: All prospective applicants must apply on-line at All prospective applicants must apply on-line at https://mocha.csumb.edu/uhr/jobs/login_applicant.jsp

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California State University, Monterey Bay (CA) - TT Assistant Professor of Documentary and Cinema
RESPONSIBILITIES
 * Teach cinematic production at all levels including documentary
 * Non-teaching duties include curriculum development, community collaboration advising, university service, recruitment, fundraising and marketing
 * Expected to maintain an ongoing portfolio of peer reviewed creative work in the arts
 * Teach lower and upper division courses
 * Strong commitment to developing a modern curriculum
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 * MFA in filmmaking, media arts or equivalent field
 * Must be a media practitioner who has a record of achievement in the media arts and demonstrable teaching experience at the college level
 * Expected to maintain a professional reputation outside the University as a media maker
 * Ability to teach effectively in a wide range of courses
 * Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community

QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRABLE): experience in post-production, background in cinema/media history and theory, and/or knowledge of sound design

JOB POSTING DATE: 9/3/2014

SCREENING BEGINS: 10/10/2014

APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2015

APPLY: All prospective applicants must apply on-line at All prospective applicants must apply on-line at https://mocha.csumb.edu/uhr/jobs/login_applicant.jsp

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===City College of New York, CUNY (NY) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor - Black Studies - Cinema=== The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation's leading urban public university serving more than 480,000 students in a wide range of educational programs at 24 colleges and institutions in New York City.

Job ID: 11434

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Black Studies Program and the Department of Media and Communication Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor with research and teaching interests in Third World Cinema, with a specialization in African and African Diaspora cinemas, and secondary interests in film production, digital media, or digital humanities. The candidate must have ability to teach more broadly international film history and theory. Research or professional competence in a language other than English desirable. MFA, Ph.D., or comparable degree required.

The search continues the multi-year effort to develop Black Studies at CCNY into one of the premier programs in North America.The tenure home for the position is the Media and Communication Arts Department, with teaching split between that Department and Black Studies. The position begins August 26, 2015.

The City College of New York has a long-standing tradition of inclusive excellence. It is located in Harlem; in the last few years the College has strengthened its ties to the community. The successful candidates will contribute to the development of Black Studies to develop a first-rate scholarly, creative, and teaching program, including participation in a planned Center for Harlem Studies. The Black Studies Program embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will create a climate that complements the multiethnic, multiracial array of students at the College.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications include excellent record of film production and study; commitment to teaching, creative work, and program service; support for interdisciplinary research and teaching; and commitment to working with a Black Studies Program that serves diverse constituencies.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit http://www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID (11434) or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include CV, one sample of scholarly or creative work, and teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy). Three confidential letters of recommendation should be submitted to http://filmstudies@ccny.cuny.edu. Additional materials may be requested.

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Open until filled, with review of applications to begin November 1, 2014

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 * Also posted at Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

Clark University (MA) - TT Asst. Professor of Screen Studies
The Screen Studies Program in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Clark University seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Screen Studies with expertise in the History of International Cinema, beginning Fall 2015. Candidates are expected to have a research focus on at least one non-English-language cinema, but must also be able to teach a survey of world cinema plus a range of general courses in film and media studies. We especially welcome applicants capable of teaching occasional specialized courses in video production, and/or incorporating digital production elements within traditional media studies courses. A Ph.D. is required. Clark is a private urban liberal arts-based research university committed to excellence in teaching as well as research, and ideal candidates will have demonstrated potential in both areas. Clark operates on a semester system, and the standard teaching expectation is four courses per academic year. Visual and Performing Arts [V&PA] is an interdisciplinary undergraduate department that also includes studio art, art history, music, and theater arts, so candidates are expected to explore innovative, cross-disciplinary subjects with other department faculty.

Screen Studies offers a major and a minor, and maintains a connection with Clark's program in Cultural Studies and Communication.

Complete applications (including all letters of reference) must be submitted by November 1, 2014. Please send a cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation, to: Prof. Hugh Manon, Chair, SCREEN SEARCH, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Clark University, 950 Main Street., Worcester, MA, 01610. Electronic submissions in PDF format for both the application and the letters of reference are preferred to: 

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Eastern Washington University (WA) - TT Asst. Professor, Film
The College Arts, Letters & Education invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Theatre & Film to begin mid-September 2015.

Department of Theatre & Film prepares students for professional careers and graduate study. The Faculty have a strong commitment to students, collegiality, quality teaching and advising as well as consistent scholarly and artistic output.

Candidates should be prepared to teach 36 quarter credits (or equivalent) of courses in film criticism and history, including the Department's General Education course, as well as screenwriting, film production, and acting.

Candidates are also expected to be active scholars and/or film artists and to provide service to the Department, College, University and community. Teaching assignments may include evening classes.

Additionally, the candidate selected for this position will be expected to offer interest and/or experience in online learning and pursuit of grants, to expand the university's endeavors in those areas.

Screening of applications will begin 10/15/2014; applications will be accepted through 10/30/2014. All materials will be held in strictest confidence; references will not be contacted until candidates have been notified.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Masters of Fine Arts. Degree must be completed no later than the start date for the position (9/16/2015). Additionally, doctorate must be conferred from an accredited program. Two years successful teaching experience at the college or university level. A record of accomplishment consistent with University and College policy that supports an appointment as Assistant Professor. Interest and/or experience in online learning. Interest and/or experience in pursuit of grants. Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in Film. A significant record of research and publication. Professional credits as Screenwriter, Director, or other significant role in film.

Link to Apply: http://jobs-hr-ewu-edu.careerliaison.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51574

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Georgia Southern University (GA) - TT Assistant Professor Multimedia Film and Production
The Department of Communication Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for a full-time, tenured-track, Assistant Professor of Multimedia Film and Production. Georgia Southern University is a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service. At Georgia Southern we provide a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom, and promotes student growth and life success.

Position Description. Reporting to the Department chair, the Assistant Professor of Multimedia Film and Production position requires teaching a variety of introductory and advanced video/film-style production including cinematography, lighting, digital editing, screenwriting, and film studies courses. The Assistant Professor will also engage in scholarship, producing competition-level film or video projects, and/or publishing in peer-reviewed journals. The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications: Terminal degree (MFA or doctorate) in film, broadcasting/multimedia communication, or closely related field, completed by August 1, 2015. College/university teaching experience. Expertise in two or more of the following areas: producing and management, visual editing, cinematography, screenwriting, sound design, documentary production. Evidence of research/creative scholarship. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship and professional service. Excellent communication skills. Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Professional film-style production experience. Ability to teach film studies. Ability to provide pre- and post-production film instruction to support student work.

Screening of applications begins October 6, 2014, and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2015. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references; a portfolio or reel demonstrating areas of expertise (preferably providing an on-line link to this work). Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications and applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to: Dr. Melanie Stone, Search Chair, Search #67223 mstone@georgiasouthern.edu 912-478-0090, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro GA 30460

Link: https://apps.itos.uga.edu/ach/position/25914

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Iowa State University (IA) - TT Assistant Professor of Film Studies (English Dept.)
The English Department at Iowa State University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Film Studies with specialization in American and/or British film within a global context. The applicant will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization; surveys of American, British or World Literature; and introductory courses. Of particular interest will be candidates whose research engages such areas as technological innovation, science fiction, intermediality, public humanities, and/or environmental humanities. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit http://www.iastatejobs.com Posting #400035 or http://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/7753. Review of applications will begin November 4, 2014 and will continue until position is filled, or until May 31, 2015. Iowa State University is an EO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Vets status.

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Muhlenberg College (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Film Studies (Production)
FILM STUDIES – Tenure-track, Assistant Professor in Production. Our curriculum emphasizes the deep integration of theory and practice in a liberal arts environment. We seek a general production professor with technical experience and expertise in all aspects of the production process, capable of teaching courses from screenwriting to editing in a wide variety of styles. Candidates should also be capable of teaching one or two film studies courses at the general education level, and have a compelling body of artistic work. Film studies is a fast-growing and dynamic program with nearly 50 majors and minors taught by six current professors. Our students create original, sophisticated work using up-to-date equipment and studios, and recent graduates work in all aspects of film, television, and online production. Qualifications: MFA or Ph.D. in film, or conferral no later than July 1, 2015. The successful candidate must combine teaching excellence with a strong commitment to Muhlenberg's general education curriculum, including diversity and global engagement. Candidates appointed to this position will teach a 3/3 load, act as academic advisor to students, and participate in program development. To apply, candidates should email a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, links to samples of artistic work, and contact information for three references as a single PDF file to Dr. Paul McEwan, Associate Professor and Director of Film Studies, at [mailto:filmstudies@muhlenberg.edu filmstudies@muhlenberg.edu]. Application review begins on November 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Ohio State University (OH) - TT Asst. Professor, History of Art: Specialist in the History and Criticism of Film
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the history and criticism of cinema with a research focus on avant-garde and/or experimental film. Applicants must be prepared to teach introductory film studies courses as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level lectures and seminars and to advise History of Art graduate students, including the supervision of PhD theses. Applicants will also be expected to contribute directly to curricula and programming in Ohio State’s interdisciplinary Film Studies Program and the soon-to-be-implemented Program in Moving Image Production.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD at the time of appointment and demonstrate potential for sustained engagement in innovative research while teaching broadly on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, at least one publication and/or writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Please apply online through Academic Jobs Online at: http://academicjobsonline.org. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Andrew Shelton (Shelton.85@osu.edu). Review of applications begins December 1, 2014. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Ohio State is an NSF Advance Institution.

Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4451

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 * Also posted at Art History 2014-2015

Ryerson University (CAN) - TT Asst. Prof. of Creative Industries (School of Creative Industries)
Launched by the University’s Faculty of Communication & Design in the Fall of 2013, the School’s novel, interdisciplinary B.A. program studies the creative fields from the perspective of enterprise development and entrepreneurship by combining an innovative core curriculum with course modules in the Faculty’s nine professional schools and with a business specialization. During its first two admission cycles, the program has received more than 10 applications for every spot, with acceptance cut-off marks amongst the highest for any BA program in Canada. Interested candidates are referred to ryersoncreative.ca for full program information.

We are building a new cross-disciplinary field of study and research, and this is a unique opportunity for an enterprising academic to participate on the ground floor and be a key player in the program’s development. Applicants may be drawn from such diverse fields as film, media, business/ management, law, communication, creative industries, economic geography, sociology, marketing/PR/strategic communication, etc. All viable candidates, however, will embrace, with enthusiasm, the opportunity to work in a dynamic interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment.

Regardless of discipline, we are looking for applicants with dynamic, productive, critical and applied research programs grounded in the study of one or more creative industries including: music, fashion, journalism, advertising, digital & traditional media and others, who are interested in themes and trends that cross-cut the creative industries such as the social and political impacts of creative industries, globalization, entrepreneurship and investment, governance and regulation, work and labour, the impacts of technological change, etc. At the outset the successful applicant will develop and teach core and elective courses to be determined as the program unfolds. Faculty in Creative Industries have opportunities to teach and supervise in Ryerson’s various graduate programs, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Ph.D. is required for this position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Applications should include Curriculum Vitae; the names and contact information of 3 referees; a brief sample of a recent publication; evidence of effective and passionate teaching (e.g. results of teaching surveys and/or teaching dossier); and a statement of 2-3 pages that describes how this career opportunity will address your teaching and research aspirations, being sure to discuss at least 2-3 specific “CRI” courses that you would be enthusiastic about developing and teaching (see http://creative.fcad.ryerson.ca/course-descriptions). Applications submitted online.

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Salisbury University (MD) - TT Assistant Professor of English (Cinema Studies)
The Department of English at Salisbury University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English.

Area of Specialization: Cinema Studies

Primary Job Duties: Responsibilities will include teaching three four-credit courses per semester in introductory and advanced cinema studies courses as well as introductory course in literature and film; helping build the English major concentration in film, as well as a growing film minor, through the design and implementation of new courses, as well as other aspects of curriculum development; and participating in the activities and service of the department and the university. Primary service role to be a part of the editorial team for Literature/Film Quarterly, a long-standing peer reviewed international journal devoted to the study of adaptation. Candidates are expected to use effective teaching and classroom management strategies which enhance the success of diverse learners.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Cinema Studies or related field. Record of successful teaching and evidence of clear research objectives within cinema studies. Open to all areas of cinema studies expertise including, but not limited to, global cinemas, industrial histories of the medium and/or diverse audiences, documentary, digital humanities, and/or any other areas of specialization that would complement the current film program at SU.

Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) A letter of application that should outline education history, teaching experience, and interest (including possible secondary areas of specialization), publication record, scholarly research activities and interests; Candidates should indicate in their letter of application for which position they are applying. 2) Curriculum Vitae. Additionally, please have three (3) blind letters of reference, provided directly from your professional references or by an Online Credential Service Provider sent directly to englishsearch@salisbury.edu.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the search chair, Dave Johnson at dtjohnson@salisbury.edu. All other documents that you wish to provide must be attached to your application in the Online Employment Application System. Please do not send any other documents via Email.

Applications submitted by November 4, 2014 will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Initial interviews will be held via Skype. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verifications of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 2015.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s magazine. SU has 380 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,200.

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Skidmore College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor in Film Studies (Dept. of English)
The Department of English at Skidmore College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in film studies. The successful candidate will also teach courses in literature (field open). Additional expertise in screenwriting, film production, media studies, and/or modern drama is desirable. Individuals from underrepresented groups, or who have experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. The 3/2 teaching load includes one writing-intensive course each semester and periodic participation in Skidmore's First Year Experience program. Applicants must demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. Ph.D. required at time of employment.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2014. All applications will be acknowledged; interviews will be held at the MLA convention.

To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55860

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Southern Methodist University (TX) - TT Assistant Professor of Film & Media Arts
Position Number 006028

The Division of Film & Media Arts is seeking a tenure-track candidate to join a creative and productive faculty and student body located in one of the leading media markets in the nation. We are looking for a top-notch production colleague who will take an active role in expanding and strengthening a growing department. The ideal candidate is one who will reach a new generation of storytellers in a convergent media landscape and has the skills that would lead to success in our classrooms. Teaching will cover introductory, intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses in film and media production, as well as specialized courses in the candidate's particular area(s) of expertise.

Minimum qualifications: MFA or equivalent is required, along with previous teaching experience.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in production techniques, particularly in television and/or new media production. Other potential areas can include editing, animation, directing and screenwriting, special effects, production design, and programming. The tenure-track position is funded with a start date in August 2015.

Application: Please submit the following: vita, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and a statement of current and future creative production interests, along with a portfolio of completed work. We encourage digital applications: E-mailed files should be saved to smallest size preferably in .pdf format with any appropriate links to websites. All emailed materials may be sent to [mailto:film@smu.edu film@smu.edu] and all mailed information directed to: Chair, Search Committee, SMU Division of Film & Media Arts, P.O. Box 750113, Dallas, Texas, 75275-0113.

To ensure full consideration for the position, the application must be received by October 17, 2014. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. The committee will notify applicants of its employment decisions after the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

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Stanford University (CA) - TT Asst. Professor - Documentary Film and Video Production
The Program in Film and Media Studies in the Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in the field of Documentary Film and Video Production. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2015.

Situated in the Department of Art & Art History as part of Stanford's program in Film and Media Studies, the Master of Fine Arts Program in Documentary Film and Video provides a historical, theoretical, and critical framework within which students master the conceptual and practical skills for producing nonfiction film. The MFA degree prepares students for professional careers in video, and digital media and for teaching at the university level. Students are encouraged to develop their documentary voice within a context of artistic expression, formal exploration, and engagement with social issues. A dual emphasis on documentary production and film and media studies endows the student with breadth across these areas.

The successful candidate will teach at the graduate level in the MFA Program and at the undergraduate level in the Film and Media Studies program. Candidates will be required to teach a range of core courses in both documentary production and documentary studies. The production sequence is comprehensive in all areas, focusing on research, conceptualization, producing, directing, cinematography, sound, and editing of nonfiction media. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with the critical discourse surrounding contemporary documentary production, develop studies courses that build on the existing curriculum, and be conversant with new media practices and modes of distribution. The candidate will contribute to a department engaged in creative expression and critical thinking across disciplines and be encouraged to seek out synergies that may exist among colleagues across the university. We welcome applicants who have a strong creative portfolio in documentary film in addition to university teaching experience. Master’s degree or Ph.D. is required.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a statement that details your approach to your creative work, a description of your teaching experience and philosophy, a CV, sample work as a Vimeo or other URL link, and name  of three referees to: apply.interfolio.com/25214. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

The deadline for completed applications is November 15, 2014.

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Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) - Assistant Professor of Film Studies and Theatre
The School of Theatre at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) invites applications for a faculty position to begin in August 2015.

PhD (preferred) or MFA is required along with demonstrated excellence in both college-level teaching and scholarly and/or artistic contributions to the field. Applicants should provide evidence of expertise in history of cinema, cultural aspects of contemporary cinema, and dramatic theory and criticism. Additional expertise in one or more aspects of theatre is desired.

Primary responsibilities include teaching (normal load is 12 credit hours per semester); scholarly or creative productivity; and full participation in the success of the school and the university through recruiting, advising and mentoring, committee membership, innovation, leadership and other service. Teaching load will include History of Cinema I and II, a new general-education service course in Film and Culture and a freshman-level course in Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature. Other teaching assignments are possible depending on additional areas of expertise.

This appointment will be made at the level of assistant professor. To apply, submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references. Please do not send letters of recommendation or other supporting materials; these will be required only of certain candidates later in the process. SFA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a commitment to excellence through diversity. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Nov. 30, 2014, but review of new submissions will continue until the position is filled. This is a security-sensitive position, and a criminal background check is required for the successful candidate.

SFA is a student-centered, comprehensive university enrolling approximately 13,000 students. It is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, approximately 150 miles north of Houston and 175 miles southeast of Dallas. The School of Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre and has 10 full-time faculty members, two professional staff members and an administrative assistant. It enrolls approximately 175 theatre majors and offers the BA degree (with or without teacher certification) in theatre and the BFA degree with concentrations in acting & directing, technical theatre & design and stage management. The School of Theatre also participates in a multi-disciplinary minor in film studies.

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Syracuse University (NY) - TT Asst. Professor, Film Studies (Dept. of English)
The Department of English at Syracuse University is searching for an assistant professor with a research specialization in U.S. film history.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in English, Film Studies or related field.

Job Specific Qualifications: Promising research portfolio. Demonstrated teaching excellence.

Responsibilities: Pursue an active research agenda. Teach undergraduate courses in the Film and Screen Studies track within the English and Textual Studies major, including a large lecture course with multiple teaching assistants. Teach graduate courses in film and screen studies, as well as serve on dissertation committees within the field. Contribute service to the department, college and university.

Application Instructions: Applicants should upload a detailed cover letter, c.v., and a writing sample (preferably work that is published or accepted for publication; the sample should not exceed 30 pages in length).

The names and emails for three references are required. Please have accurate email for each reference available to enter at the time of application

Applications should be completed by November 1, 2014.

Link to Apply: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/56338

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Towson University (MD) - TT Asst. Professor in Film and Media Studies
The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor in the Electronic Media and Film Department beginning August 2015.

Qualifications:  Ph.D. or ABD (appointment will be at the instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2016) required. Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher.

Responsibilities: Teach courses in our undergraduate program with an emphasis on film and media history, theory and criticism. The first year teaching load is nine (9) contact hours per semester (three courses/semester). The teaching load will include advanced courses such as EMF 313: history of film, EMF 368 genre theory and criticism, EMF 475 film and media analysis, and EMF 463 topics in international cinema. Teaching introductory courses may also be required. Undergraduate advising is part of teaching responsibilities. A high-quality program of scholarship/creative activity is required. Service to the department, college and university. A willingness to contribute to interdisciplinary initiatives. Opportunity to develop new courses in film and/or television and/or new media studies a possibility. Provide excellence in teaching, excellent communication skills, inspiring mentorship to undergraduate students, and strong contributions to a collaborative working environment.

The Department: The Department (http://towson.edu/emf) offers a major in electronic media and film with concentrations in film, video and digital media; radio/audio; and film and media studies. The department enrolls approximately 500 majors served by 12 full-time and 20 part-time faculties.

Towson University: Towson University (http://www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 18,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process: Review of applications begins November 1, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of scholarship and teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation and an unofficial graduate transcript to:

Kimberly Merriken

Administrative Assistant

Department of Electronic Media and Film

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252-0001

Application should be submitted via email to [mailto:kmerriken@towson.edu kmerriken@towson.edu]. Be sure to indicate the position number in subject line of your email.

Please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose. Please note that the search number for which you have applied is: COFAC-N-2811

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===University of California, Berkeley (CA) - Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - New Media History and Theory (Department of Film and Media)===

The Department of Film & Media at U.C. Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in New Media theory and history (tenure track/tenured), with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Film/Cinema Studies or a related field must be in hand by July 1, 2015. Applicants for an assistant professor position need, at a minimum, to be in the process of writing a doctoral dissertation or the equivalent at the time of application; applicants for an associate or full professor position must hold a PhD or equivalent in Film/Cinema Studies or a related field at the time of application. Additional qualifications for all applicants include: broad competence in New Media studies, demonstrable either through formal study or publication record; the ability to teach courses in New Media theory/history and digital culture and media; and a strong understanding of the study of media in the Arts & Humanities. At the associate or full professor level, preference will be given to applicants with a distinguished record of research and publication; at the assistant professor level, preference will be given to applicants demonstrating clear evidence of scholarly potential. Research and teaching interest in critical race theory or gender is also preferred.

To apply please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00484. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and writing sample of not more than 25 pp. As part of their application, applicants are asked to discuss their research and teaching interests, which may be done either in the cover letter or in the form of additional statements on research and teaching. Applicants should also submit names of and contact information for three referees; letters will be solicited for finalists. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

Applications must be received by October 1, 2014. Please direct questions to the Chair of the Search Committee at [mailto:film_search@berkeley.edu film_search@berkeley.edu].

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University of California, Santa Barbara (CA) - Assistant Professor - Film/Media Practice and Theory
The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks a mediamaker/scholar whose production practice is informed by and engages with film and media history, theory, and criticism. This tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment will begin on July 1, 2015.

We are a department with a combined research agenda that includes multiple scholarly approaches to film and media and a flexible notion of what constitutes a media object of study. We are open to a candidate whose creative projects are carried out in any one or more media forms and who would expand the department’s research and curricular strengths, international scope, and interdisciplinary interests.

The dossier of the successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching as well as an outstanding record of creative and research activity. S/he will be expected to teach in the core areas of our undergraduate and graduate programs, supervise and curate student projects, and develop innovative production courses integrated within a liberal arts curriculum emphasizing film and media theory, history, and criticism.

The department serves over 400 undergraduate majors and 30 doctoral students. Our facilities include a sound stage, screening rooms, animation and digital media labs, and the state-of-the-art Pollock Theater housed within the Carsey-Wolf Center, which supports research, teaching, and public programming about all forms of media.

A PhD and/or MFA is expected by the time of appointment. Applicants with the MFA degree who are prepared to work in a research oriented Film and Media Studies department are encouraged to apply. The department is especially interested in individuals who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSB Academic Recruit online system https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00339, and must include 1) a letter of application outlining creative background as well as current and future research plans; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one sample of creative work and one of writing 4) at least three confidential letters of recommendation.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be completed on or before October 7, 2014.

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University of California Santa Barbara (CA) - TT Asst. Professor, Media and Environment
The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara announces a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Media and the Environment. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2015.

We are a department with a broad research agenda that includes multiple scholarly approaches to film and media and a dynamic understanding of what constitutes objects of film and media study. With this appointment we intend to expand the department's research and curricular strengths, international scope, and interdisciplinary interests.

We are seeking a humanities scholar whose scholarship connects the historical and theoretical scope of our field to a broader spatial and environmental consciousness informed by science and technology studies. Our ideal candidate is a media researcher interested in the various ways that media and the environment influence, structure, and inhabit one another. Areas of specialization might include: environmentally-themed media; media ecologies; social movements and media advocacy; resource use and waste economies; green media; media-rich practices of scientific investigation; biopower and geopolitics.

The dossier of the successful candidate will show a strong commitment to teaching as well as an outstanding record of research activity. S/he will be expected to teach in the core areas of our undergraduate and graduate programs and develop innovative courses on media and the environment integrated within a liberal arts curriculum. A PhD is expected by the time of appointment. The department is especially interested in individuals who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service.

The department serves over 400 undergraduate majors and 30 doctoral students. Our facilities include the state-of-the-art Pollock Theater housed within the Carsey-Wolf Center which supports research, teaching, and public programming about all forms of media, including the Environmental Media Initiative and its Blue Horizons and GreenScreen course clusters. Our university is also home to the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, the pioneering Environmental Studies Program, and the English Department's Center for Literature and Environment among other concentrated areas of environmental research. An interdisciplinary doctoral emphasis in Environment and Society has just been approved on our campus.

TO APPLY: Applications are accepted via the UCSB Academic Recruit online system https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00358, and must include 1) a letter of application outlining current and future research plans; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) one writing sample; 4) at least three confidential letters of recommendation. To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received on or before October 31, 2014. For any questions, please contact Kathy Murray at [mailto:kmurray@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu kmurray@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu]. Department website: http://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/

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University of Pittsburgh (PA) - TT Assistant Professor in Film Theory and History
The Film Studies Program and the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh invite applications for an, anticipated tenure-track, assistant or associate professor in film theory and history to begin August 2015, pending budgetary approval.

We seek candidates who can teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels as well as contribute to our interdepartmental PhD in Film Studies. Our colleague's research interests will engage with our existing strengths in the study of cinema and media across national, historical, cultural, linguistic, and aesthetic boundaries.

Possible areas of research include, but are not limited to, classical and contemporary film theory (including its connections to philosophy, aesthetics, media studies, and genre studies), world film history, national/transnational cinemas, and the past and future of film studies as a discipline.

The University of Pittsburgh is a leader in film studies research. We have recently added a new interdisciplinary doctoral degree that involves faculty from departments such as Communication, East Asian, English, French and Italian, German, Hispanic, History of Art and Architecture, and Slavic. Our new colleague will be a member of this interdisciplinary Film Studies Program as well as the Department of English, a large and dynamic department with faculty in composition/rhetoric, literature, and creative writing in addition to film studies.

PhD required by September 2015. Teaching load is normally 4 courses per year. Salaries competitive. Tenure is awarded for excellence in research, teaching and service.

To apply, please visit interfolio, and supply the following materials by October 31, 2014. 1) Cover letter 2) CV 3) Names of three references

Selected candidates will be invited to submit additional materials, including examples of scholarly work, letters of recommendation, and a teaching portfolio. We plan to interview at the MLA in Vancouver in January.

For questions about the position, please contact the Director of the Film Studies Program, Adam Lowenstein, at alowen@pitt.edu. (No application materials can be accepted via this e-mail address.)

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

https://apply.interfolio.com/26318

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===University of South Carolina (SC) - TT Assistant Professor in Television and Emerging Screen Studies=== The Department of English Language and Literature (http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/engl/) and the Film and Media Studies Program (http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/film/) at the University of South Carolina invite applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professorship in Television and Emerging Screen Studies. The successful candidate might specialize in television of the “network era” or in the transformation of production, programming, and distribution in the “broadband” era. She/he might, for example, study mainstream commercial forms, or uses of television and its successor technologies for community activism, video-art installations, gaming, and/or personal video productions. Contributions to digital humanities initiatives on campus are welcome, as are research agendas that engage the unique archival resources of the University’s Moving Image Research Collections (http://mirc.sc.edu). Regardless of specialization, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to teach core courses in the undergraduate Film and Media Studies curriculum as well as contribute to developing graduate curricula through courses in her/his research area.

TO APPLY: Please send a CV, letter of interest, brief writing sample, and three confidential letters of recommendation to https://apply.interfolio.com/25875

For full consideration, all application materials must be received no later than Oct. 20, 2014. Inquiries about the search may be directed to committee chair Mark Cooper, [mailto:coopermg@sc.edu coopermg@sc.edu].

The Department of English Language and Literature features a strong and flexible undergraduate major and graduate degrees in literature, composition and rhetoric, creative writing, and speech communication. Its diverse faculty includes internationally-known scholars in English and American literature, African American studies, composition and rhetoric, history of authorship and publishing, literary theory, linguistics, communication studies, film and media studies, and creative writing.

The Film and Media Studies Program offers an innovative undergraduate major, fully integrating the study of film and related media in its required history, criticism, and theory courses. Its internationally-regarded faculty contribute to graduate training in the College of Arts and Science, the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, the College of Computer Science and Engineering, and the School of Music.

The University of South Carolina's main campus is located in the state capital, close to the mountains and the coast. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has designated the University of South Carolina as one of only 73 public and 35 private academic institutions with “very high research activity” and also lists USC as having strong focus on community engagement. The University has over 31,000 students on the main campus (and over 46,000 students system-wide), more than 350 degree programs, and a nationally-ranked library system that includes one of the nation’s largest public film archives.

The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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===University of Sydney (AUS) - TT Assistant Professor Film Studies=== FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LETTERS, ART AND MEDIA

DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY AND FILM STUDIES

REFERENCE NO. 1564/0714
 * Join a team of dynamic scholars committed to Film Studies as a central discipline in the humanities
 * Help develop new areas of research and teaching
 * Full-time, continuing, remuneration package: $110K p.a. (including salary, leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)

The University of Sydney’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has a proud history of intellectual rigour and offers a vibrant research and teaching environment. It is a formal partner of the Sydney Film Festival.

The School of Letters, Art and Media is an intellectually lively school where pedagogic practice, research profile and external engagements are shaped by the synergistic benefits of bringing together traditional disciplines with long intellectual histories such as Art History, English and Linguistics with newer subdisciplinary or interdisciplinary formations such as Film Studies, Media and Communication and Museum Studies.

Film Studies at the University of Sydney is an interdisciplinary program that draws on research and teaching strengths across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in a wide range of departments, including Art History and Film Studies, English, History, Italian, German, Media and Communications and Music.

The Department of Art History and Film Studies at the University of Sydney, founded by the bequest of J. W. Power in 1967, is a leading centre for research and teaching in Art History and Film Studies. It offers a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate study in many fields including European, American, Asian and Australian art and cinema, and has specific expertise in global art histories.

In this exciting lectureship opportunity you will:
 * teach curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Film Studies
 * provide leadership in curriculum development, including online and blended coursework delivery
 * contribute to the research strengths of the school, including publishing regularly in journals of high ranking and other quality outlets, and applying for research grants
 * supervise higher degree research students as well as honours and masters dissertation students
 * develop effective interdisciplinary collaborations within the University, across the academic field and with external stakeholders
 * contribute to academic administration.

As the successful candidate you will have:
 * a PhD in the area of Film Studies/Film History
 * teaching experience at tertiary level in Film Studies
 * a demonstrated research track record in Film Studies
 * demonstrable knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas (documentary cinema, early/ silent cinema, world/global cinema)
 * evidence of capacity for efficiency and responsibility in general academic administrative tasks
 * the ability to work in a collegial and effective manner with colleagues within the department and beyond as well as with external partners.

Please see the Selection Criteria document for full details on the required knowledge, skills and experience (including the list of desirable criteria).

The University of Sydney offers flexible working hours, supportive staff networks and generous superannuation.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. For guidance on how to apply visit: How to apply for an advertised position.

Remuneration package: $110,802 p.a. (which includes a base salary of $93,629 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Professor Mark Ledbury by email to [mailto:mark.ledbury@sydney.edu.au mark.ledbury@sydney.edu.au] Enquiries regarding the recruitment process can be directed to Moranne Baillie on + 61 2 8627 1212 or email [mailto:moranne.baillie@sydney.edu.au moranne.baillie@sydney.edu.au]

Referees: It is preferred that one referee listed in your online application form is a direct supervisor/manager from your recent employment. Academic staff are encouraged to give referees of international standing who can provide impartial evidence of the applicant’s academic work. Written references are not required at the time of application.

The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University of Sydney has also established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Deadline: 30 September 2014 (11.30pm Sydney time)

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University of Toronto Scarborough (CAN) - TT Assistant Professor - Cinema Studies (Department of English)
The Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure- stream appointment in the area of Cinema Studies. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2015 or shortly thereafter.

Candidates should have a PhD in Cinema Studies/English, or a related field with a focus on non-western cinema by the date of appointment or shortly thereafter. The successful candidate would ideally be able to teach a variety of Cinema Studies courses, with a particular emphasis on non-western, postcolonial, transnational, and/or diasporic cinemas. Ability to teach in the areas of postcolonial literature and culture, literary and cultural theory, and/or non-western aesthetics would also be an asset. Candidates must also have a record of excellence in research, demonstrate the ability to develop an independently funded research program, and must exhibit proven excellence in teaching. UTSC is part of the tri-campus University of Toronto, a research-intensive institution with a strong interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, a wide range of collaborative programs and institutes, and one of the largest library systems in North America. The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. The primary appointment is at UTSC with a graduate appointment in the Cinema Studies Institute (CSI) at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate will be expected to do research; graduate teaching and supervision in the CSI graduate program; and undergraduate teaching on the Scarborough campus. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the following link: http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm (Job Number 1401869). Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and one writing sample. If you have any questions about this position, please e-mail to cinema- engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca. All application materials should be submitted online. The deadline for applications is November 10, 2014. Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly to the department Chair, Professor Christine Bolus-Reichert, via e-mail to [mailto:cinema-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca cinema-engsearch@utsc.utoronto.ca] by the closing date. Please note that preliminary interviews will take place via teleconference.

For more information about the UTSC Department of English, please visit our home page at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/engdept/. More information about CSI can be found here: http://sites.utoronto.ca/cinema/.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of visible minority groups, women, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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Vassar College (NY) - TT Assistant Professor in Film/Video Production and Screenwriting
Posting Number: 1000768

Position Summary and Responsibilities: The Department of Film at Vassar College is seeking a professional educator with an MFA and several years of teaching experience for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in Film/Digital Production and Screenwriting, beginning in Fall 2015.

Vassar College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Vassar is strongly committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion and respect for difference.

Candidates should possess professional credits in film or television, as well as a solid background in film history. The ideal candidate would have a background in narrative (fiction) filmmaking, but those with documentary credits would also be considered. The candidate must also be able to teach introductory and advanced screenwriting courses and advise senior screenplay theses.

Department: Film Department

Position Type: Faculty

Duration of Position: Academic year / Full time

Qualifications: The department is searching for a candidate who understands the approach of a liberal arts college and possesses the curricular vision to keep us vibrant in a time of changing formats and production models. Hands-on expertise with professional HD video and 16mm film production equipment (including sound recording and mixing equipment) is required. Expert skill with professional video editing software (Final Cut Pro, Avid, or Premiere) is also expected.

To apply, please upload the following materials to http://employment.vassar.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51635

a) A cover letter that is explicit about your teaching experience and production skills

b) A resume

c) Sample syllabi of filmmaking or screenwriting courses you have taught

Second round candidates will be asked to supply links to scripts and/or sample reels, as well as references.

Review of candidates will begin on September 2, and will proceed until the position is filled. If you have questions, contact: Sarah Kozloff, Chair, at sakozloff@vassar.edu

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Wagner College (NY) - TT Assistant or Associate Professor of Film and Film Studies
The Art and Art History Department of Wagner College seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Film or Film Studies, to start in Spring of 2015. Required qualifications include an MFA in Film or Ph.D. in Film Studies, demonstrated excellence in teaching and strong potential for creative and/or scholarly productivity. Our hire will help to launch a new major in Film and Film Studies and will oversee a new Film and Media lab. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in documentary film making, but others specialties will be considered. Courses to be taught include Introduction to Film Making, Introduction to Film Production and Documentary Film Making, as well as upper level courses in areas of film making, theory or criticism dependent on area of specialty. Our hire will not only offer courses in the film major and minor, but will contribute to the general education goals of the college, including teaching in our innovative interdisciplinary courses within the Wagner plan learning communities and participating in civic engagement projects.

Located in Staten Island and overlooking the Manhattan skyline, Wagner College is a private, non-sectarian 80% residential college of 1800 traditional-aged undergraduates and 300 graduate students in selected professional programs. The College has been widely recognized for its innovative curriculum, The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts, which integrates a core curriculum, required learning communities, experiential learning, diversity and civic education, as cited by Time magazine, U.S. News & World Report, the educational media and several higher education associations. Further information about the College can be found on the Wagner web site, http://www.wagner.edu

Applicants must submit: cover letter, curriculum vita, evidence of creative and/or scholarly achievements in field, and list of courses taught. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the Search Committee upon request. Send all materials to: Dr. Sarah Scott, Chair, Department of Art and Art History (sarah.scott@wagner.edu).

Deadline for submission is September 5, 2014.

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Wesleyan University (CT) - Assistant Professor, Department of Film Studies
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY FILM STUDIES DEPARTMENT invites application for an Assistant Professor position with a focus on film, television, and media history, beginning July 1, 2015. We seek a colleague with disciplinary interests in historical poetics, and we have particular interest in a candidate whose scholarship engages with genre, authorship, aesthetics, and narrative. Knowledge of studio-era cinema is important.

A successful candidate will join a distinguished undergraduate major with forty years of achievement and over 400 alumni working throughout the film and television industries. Our curriculum unifies media studies with production in a liberal arts setting, and emphasizes audience-centered artistic practice. Strong consideration will be given to the teaching record of the candidate, scholarship, and the willingness to participate in the further expansion of a burgeoning program. Tangible evidence of excellence in undergraduate pedagogy is especially important. Teaching load is two courses per semester.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in hand by time of appointment.

Applications received by September 15, 2014 will receive full consideration.

Please contact Lea Carlson (lcarlson@wesleyan.edu) if you have questions about the application process.

Note for Interfolio users: We gladly accept letters of recommendation from Interfolio. From your Interfolio account, please use the “web delivery” method to upload your letters directly to our online application. For further instructions, look here: http://help.interfolio.com/entries/24062742-Uploading-Letters-to-an-Online-Application-System.

LINK TO APPLY: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4470

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Emory University (GA) - Full-Time Lecturer, Digital Media Production
Emory University's Department of Film and Media Studies invites applications for a lecture track position (at least an MFA or relevant terminal degree and/or extensive professional experience and expertise) to teach courses in digital media production. Appointment begins in Fall 2015. The teaching load is five courses annually. Lecture-track faculty at Emory receive multi-year contracts with the possibility of renewal and promotion, and participate fully in departmental and university governance. For more information, see http://college.emory.edu/home/administration/policy/lecturer.html.

The ideal candidate would have at least five years of professional experience in film, television and/or new media production, and be able to demonstrate educational or instructional excellence. In addition to expertise in visual media storytelling, we especially welcome candidates able to teach both existing basic digital video courses and design more advanced courses, which could include digital cinematography, editing and post-production, sound production and design, production courses in television, web series and other digital content, as well as courses in the candidate's area of scholarly research and/or professional expertise. While our emphasis is on fiction media production, we welcome candidates who also have experience in non-fiction and unscripted production. The candidate is expected to forge connections with the thriving film industry in Atlanta, effectively mentor individual students pursuing production-related projects, assist in arranging and supervising a growing internship program, as well understanding the place of a production curriculum in a liberal arts context. Candidates who add to our University's diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Film and Media Studies is part of Emory University, ranked #21 among the nation’s top universities by US News & World Report’s 2015 Best Colleges guidebook. The Department offers a wide range of courses in film, television, and media history and criticism, as well as a growing number of courses in various aspects of media production.

Please send a letter of application (which details production and teaching experience and skills) and CV (which includes production credits and courses taught) to Maureen Downs, Administrative Program Assistant, Department of Film and Media Studies, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322 ([mailto:mndowns@emory.edu mndowns@emory.edu]). The search committee will begin reviewing applications on November 1, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Emory University is an EEO/AA employer.

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New York University (NY) - Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Cinema Studies
To apply, please visit http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52147 (posting number 00728)

The Department of Cinema Studies at New York University invites applications for a 3-Year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2015. We seek candidates specializing in the theory and history of digital moving image media. We welcome candidates with expertise in transnational film & media, and the history and political economy of film & media, and those who are attuned to questions of archiving and preservation.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in the department and will have the opportunity to develop new courses on the digital moving image, as well as to add additional digital-related perspectives to existing courses. (For the curriculum and other information on the department, please consult descriptions for both the graduate and undergraduate degrees at http://cinema.tisch.nyu.edu/page/home.html).

The successful candidate is required to have the Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.

In addition to a letter of application, candidates should supply a CV, writing sample, sample syllabus, and the names and emails/phone numbers of three referees. To apply, please visit http://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=52147 (posting number 00728)

Application deadline is October 15th. However, review of applications will begin immediately. We may consider applications beyond 15 October in order to identify an appropriate pool of finalists.

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Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2015

Skidmore College (NY) - Media and Film Studies Mellon Fellow
Skidmore College invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral Mellon Fellowship to provide support for the newly established Media and Film Studies minor. The College is the recipient of a major grant from the Mellon Foundation in support of visual literacy of which the new minor is a major component. The interdisciplinary Media and Film Studies minor explores the function and structure of written, aural, and visual communication systems. Grounded in a strong liberal arts tradition, this innovative program offers core courses in media theory and practice as well as the opportunity for advanced course work and experiential field experiences.

The Fellow's principal responsibilities will be to support, work collaboratively with, and serve as a resource for faculty and students engaged in the minor. The Fellow will teach two courses in the first year of the fellowship and three to four in the second year, including the core course, Introduction to Media Studies MF220. Opportunities exist to develop new courses in the Fellow's areas of expertise. An expertise or interest in one or more of the following areas is especially important: film and media history and theory, the study of media from both psychological and societal perspectives, and the impact of media on politics, government, community, and consumer behavior. We especially seek candidates from under-represented groups, as well as individuals who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, and who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Successful candidates must provide a record of teaching excellence and potential for scholarly and creative productivity, as well as a strong commitment to undergraduate education at a liberal arts college. PH.D. required at time of employment.

To ensure full consideration, candidates should enclose a cover letter, curriculum vitae and research statement. Applications due by October 30th at which time the review process will begin and continue until the position is filled. All applications will be acknowledged. To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at:https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56024

MLA JIL 10/03/14

Deadline: Oct. 30

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 * Also posted at Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2014-15

Demographics
ABD (early):

ABD (will finish this academic year): 3

Ph.D. in hand with limited-term appointment (Lecturer, Contract, post-doc): 3

Ph.D. in hand (unemployed):

Ph.D. employed outside academia:

Adjunct - non-tenure-track full-time position: 1

Assistant Professor (tenure-track): 1

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Full Professor:

Lurker: 1

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Total: 7