Assistant Professor - Film Studies

The Department of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor, starting August 2024. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of research as well as some of the department’s core courses in film art, film theory, film historiography, and world cinema. 

The department seeks candidates whose work will expand our existing historical and/or international coverage. The candidate will join a department with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusivity and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Candidates must possess a PhD in film studies or a related discipline, prior to August 2024. Note: ABD will be considered; however, PhD must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.
• Applicants should demonstrate potential for teaching excellence and scholarly productivity. 

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Strong preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Film Studies at time of application.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The UNCW Film Studies Department prepares students to participate in a world increasingly shaped by moving pictures. Through courses that offer a foundation for understanding cinema—and its relation to culture, history, technology, and aesthetics—Film Studies teaches students to create and analyze moving images, to produce research, and to make art. One of the premiere departments at UNCW, Film Studies combines critical studies with production and recently launched integrated MA and MFA programs. The department draws on the rich social and cultural heritage of the coastal city of Wilmington. Film festivals and conferences, local and visiting scholars and filmmakers, and an assortment of independent and international film screenings together create a vibrant film community. The Film Studies department hosts the Film Matters journal and has a robust working relationship with area filmmaking professionals and EUE Screen Gems Studios. A Research 2 public institution, UNCW is consistently recognized for academic excellence by publications such as U. S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

Please apply online, by clicking the 'Apply' button. 

Special Notes to Applicants

Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on November 20, 2023. To apply, please complete the online application process available at our job site and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application addressed to Search Committee Chair that includes a 1-3 page statement describing research and teaching experience and interests. Applicants should also address the ways in which their work expands the department’s existing historical and/or international coverage.
• Curriculum Vitae
• A writing sample of no more than 30 pages.
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

References will be requested during the screening process. Please note that a minimum of three references are required for all applications. If ABD, one reference must be Dissertation Chair. 

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements. 

For questions about the position, contact the Search Committee Chairs, Dr. Todd Berliner at berlinert@uncw.edu  or Dr. Lani Akande at akandel@uncw.edu  For questions about the online application process, contact Lauren Babson at babsonl@uncw.edu 

University of North Carolina Wilmington is an equal opportunity employer.

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