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*I would like to announce the following job posting:
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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, [log in to unmask]

-- 
Dr Leshu Torchin
Lecturer in Film Studies
University of St Andrews
99 North Street
St. Andrews, Fife
KY16 9AD
Scotland, UK

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Tel: +44 (0)1334 467476
Fax: +44 (0)1334 467464

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