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The University of Western Ontario -
Assistant/Associate Professor in Film Studies Location: Ontario, Canada Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant or Associate Professor Submitted: Friday, September 11th, 2009
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The Department of Film Studies, The University of Western Ontario (http://www.uwo.ca/film/) invites applications for one position, to begin 01 July 2010, at the rank of Assistant or Associate (with tenure) Professor, with a specialization in World Cinema. Candidates with an expertise in the cinema(s) of South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and/or Latin America are especially encouraged to apply. For Assistant level applicants, this is a probationary (tenure-track) appointment. The completed Ph.D or equivalent, and experience and promise in teaching and research are minimum qualifications. Published work in Film Studies is essential for all applicants. The candidate would be expected to complement the Department’s existing strengths in national cinemas, film theory, film history, and gender and sexuality studies with strength in a national cinema. The candidate would contribute to an undergraduate curriculum focused on national, transnational, and regional cinemas. He or she would also have an opportunity to contribute to the Department’s MA program, ‘Critical Studies in Global Film Cultures’, launched in 2008-09. Candidates who have cross-disciplinary interests in other sites of visual culture and digital media are encouraged to apply. Positions are subject to budget approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Professor Chris Gittings, Chair, Department of Film Studies, University College, Room 78, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7. Please feel free to contact Professor Gittings with questions about the position or the department (519-661-3307). The Review of Applications will begin 15 October 2009 and continue until the position is filled. |
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Contact Info: Professor Chris E. Gittings Department of Film Studies University College, Room 78 The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario Canada N6A 3K7 Website: http://www.uwo.ca/film |
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