JOB ANNOUNCEMENT*
**University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
Department of Film Studies
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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.
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.
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.
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 or mailed. Microsoft Word or Adobe
PDF attachments are required. 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
For questions regarding the online application
process, contact Pat Torok at (910) 962-7502.
Screening of applicants will begin November 16
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.
*Contact:*
Mariana Johnson, (johnsonm /at/ uncw.edu)
