[Commlist] Job Posting: Assistant Professor in Film Studies

*The University of Groningen is hiring a full-time Assistant Professor 
in Film Studies.*

*Job description*
The Arts, Culture and Media programme of the University of Groningen is 
looking for a highly motivated full-time Assistant Professor in Film 
Studies (in Dutch: universitair docent). Date of appointment: 1 August 2019.

The candidate is expected to have a broad expertise in film history, 
film theory and film analysis, but should also be able to teach courses 
in theories of (inter)mediality and/or narrative theory on the 
bachelor’s and master’s level. The position combines teaching (60%) and 
research (40%): while we expect a willingness to teach in a wide range 
of areas, the research profile of the candidate can be very specific, 
adding to the already existing expertise of the film staff or open it to 
new perspectives. The successful candidate will teach both in our 
bachelor’s programme in ‘Arts, Culture and Media’ as well as in our 
international master’s tracks ‘Film and Contemporary Audiovisual Media,’ 
‘Arts, Cognition and Criticism’ and/or ‘Arts Policy and Cultural 
Entrepreneurship’ (depending on her/his research profile). The language 
of instruction is English.

The successful candidate will become a staff member of the Arts, Culture 
and Media programme, which is responsible for the bachelor’s programme 
‘Arts, Culture and Media’ as well as four tracks in the master’s 
programme ‘Arts and Culture’ (‘Film and Contemporary Audiovisual Media’; 
‘Music, Theatre and Performance Studies’; ‘Arts Policy and Cultural 
Entrepreneurship’; ‘Arts, Cognition and Criticism’). It currently has 17 
permanent staff members, four of which have a focus on film studies. Our 
highly international staff comprises colleagues from the Netherlands, 
Germany, the US, Canada, Mexico, Hungary, Greece and Denmark. The BA 
programme has an annual enrolment of around 100-120 students from all 
parts of the world; the MA programme – voted the best of its kind in the 
Netherlands in 2018 – accepts between 30 and 40 national and 
international students every year.

Research is conducted within the Groningen Institute for the Study of 
Culture, https://www.rug.nl/research/icog/?lang=en ;(ICOG) and its 
research centre Arts in Society, 
https://www.rug.nl/(...)ntres/artsinsociety/<https://www.rug.nl/research/icog/research/research-centres/artsinsociety/>. 
ICOG provides ample support in applying for bids with national and 
international funding agencies. There is also an annual travel budget 
for conference participations and other research-related trips.
The successful applicant is expected to:

·teach and supervise students in the department’s undergraduate and 
graduate programmes
·participate actively in curriculum development, design and 
administration of course modules, under the responsibility of the head 
of department
·carry out and generate high-quality research in film and media studies
·pursue research grants and other forms of external funding
·participate actively in international research networks and build 
international collaborations
·participate in the activities of the interdisciplinary research centre 
Arts in Society and one of its theme groups (such as ‘Art, Medium and 
Moving Images,’ ‘Narrative in/and Art,’ or ‘Arts, Culture and Cognition’).

*Qualifications*
In addition to a number of basic requirements set by the University of 
Groningen, such as excellent social and communication skills, 
presentation skills, coaching skills and a results-oriented attitude, we 
are looking for candidates who have

• acquired a PhD in Film Studies, Cinema Studies, (New) Media Studies or 
a closely related field (or will have received the PhD by 1 August 2019)
• an excellent research track record in film studies, including relevant 
book and article publications
• the ability to additionally teach (new) media theory and/or narrative 
theory
• teaching experience at university level and proven didactic abilities
• gained the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (BKO) or is 
prepared to do so within a year
• the motivation to acquire third-party funding on the national or 
international level
• a relevant national and international academic network
• the willingness to make substantial contributions to the development 
of the department’s research and educational programmes
• organisational experience and skills
• excellent command of English (at least CEFR B2/C1 level for reading, 
listening, writing and speaking)
• the willingness to learn Dutch within 2-3 years (however, teaching 
will be conducted exclusively in English).

*Conditions of employment*
The University of Groningen offers a salary based on qualifications and 
experience of between € 3,637 (salary scale 11 Dutch Universities) and € 
5,656 (scale 12) gross per month for a full-time position. On top of it, 
there will be an 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year gratification. 
Moreover, participation in a pension scheme for employees is part of the 
position. The appointment will initially be on a temporary basis for 
five years with the possibility of becoming a permanent position 
following a positive ‘Results and Development’ assessment. The 
assessment for a permanent position is possible from the third year 
onwards. The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour 
Agreement for Dutch Universities (cao NU).

*How to apply*
Applications should include the following:

• a cover letter that explains the motivation for applying for this position
• a full curriculum vitae including a full list of publications and talks
• a research plan of 1-2 pages that includes future ideas for grant 
applications
• a teaching statement that contains a description of courses taught and 
teaching qualifications
• the names and contact details of two academic referees.

Applications that are incomplete or are otherwise faulty will not be 
taken into consideration.

Please send your application before Sunday 27 January 2019 23:59h Dutch 
local time by means of the application form. To apply, please submit via 
the following website: 
https://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/overview?details=00347-02S0006QUP

A first round of job interviews via Skype is expected to be held on 
Monday 25 February 2019. The final round of interviews in Groningen, 
which will include a short guest lecture, will take place on Friday 8 
March 2019 or Monday 11 March 2019. Date of entry into employment is 1 
August 2019.

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

*Information*
For information you can contact:

  * Miralda Meulman, Degree programme coordinator (for more information
    on the formal procedure), +31 50 363 8950, (sec.amc /at/ rug.nl)
  * dr. J. (Julian) Hanich, Associate Professor of Film Studies (UHD),
    +31 50 363 8138, (j.hanich /at/ rug.nl)

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

*Organisation*
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has 
established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative 
university. In international rankings it regularly features among the 
best 100 universities in the world. Its 31.000 students, roughly 20% of 
which are international, are encouraged to develop their own individual 
talents through challenging study and career paths. The university’s 
Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of 
Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members and 
offers 15 bachelor's programmes and over 35 master's specialisations.

*Additional information*

  * Arts, Culture and Media programme

<https://www.rug.nl/let/organization/bestuur-afdelingen-en-medewerkers/afdelingen/afdeling-kcm/wiewatwaar/medewerkerskcmhandmatig>
  * Arts, Culture and Media
    <https://www.rug.nl/bachelors/arts-culture-and-media/?lang=en>
  * Arts and Culture <https://www.rug.nl/masters/arts-and-culture/>

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