[Commlist] job posting University of Notre Dame

      University of Notre Dame Job in Critical Race Studies and Black 
Cinema

      Position URL

      apply.interfolio.com/90852 <http://apply.interfolio.com/90852>

      The Department of Film, TV and Theatre (FTT) and the Initiative on
      Race and Resilience (IRR) at the University of Notre Dame are
      seeking a candidate for a joint appointment as tenure-track
      assistant professor in critical race studies and Black film with a
      starting date of August 2022.

      Position Description

      Candidates must specialize in critical race studies and Black
      cinema, either as a theorist or historian.  Candidates will be
      expected to maintain a tenurable book-based research profile and
      teach a 2-2 load consisting of a mixture of electives in their
      areas of research and at least two of the required courses in the
      film concentration. Secondary interests in global majority cinemas
      or sports media are welcome but not required.  FTT will be the
      tenure home for the candidate. The successful candidate will be an
      active participant in the IRR and its relationship with other
      units in the College of Arts and Letters.

      Qualifications

      Candidates must have a PhD in film or a relevant field. Candidate
      should have refereed publications in competitive academic journals
      and/or presses and some teaching experience.

      Application Instructions

      Job applicants should submit:

      ·a curriculum vitae listing three references with contact information

      ·a cover letter describing:

      otheir research;

      otheir teaching experience, including any particular experience
      related to teaching critical race studies and Black cinema and
      courses similar to FTT’s required courses;

      ohow they envision themselves enhancing FTT’s curriculum;

      oand their relevant experience and ability to contribute to the IRR.

      The committee will continue to vet applications until the position
      is filled, but candidates should ideally send materials no later
      than October 1, 2021 for fullest consideration.

      Questions about the position can be directed to Pamela Robertson
      Wojcik, Chair of FTT via email: (pamela.wojcik.5 /at/ nd.edu)
      <mailto:(pamela.wojcik.5 /at/ nd.edu)>

      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

      The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain
      the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The
      University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to
      building a culturally diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage
      applications from female and minority candidates and those
      candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
      Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or
      disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by
      covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified
      individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR
      60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

      Background Check

      This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
      background check.  Applicants will be asked to identify all felony
      convictions and/or pending felony charges.  Felony convictions do
      not automatically bar an individual from employment.  Each case
      will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of
      employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming
      or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the
      disqualification of a candidate.  The full procedure can be viewed
      at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597
      <https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597>.


Pamela Robertson Wojcik
Chair, Dept. of Film, TV & Theatre, University of Notre Dame
Past President, Society for Cinema and Media Studies


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