What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Film and Media Studies position at University of California - Santa Barbara?
Open date: October 20, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 4, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Areas of Specialization: history, critical analysis, and theory of film, television, and digital media; electronic media/film production; screenwriting.
Applications are invited for anticipated academic teaching positions in Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters in the above-mentioned areas. This is a call to constitute a pool of candidates; actual positions become available depending on curricular needs and external candidates will only be considered as teaching needs arise.
Apply by November 4, 2024 for Winter quarter consideration. The posting will remain open until March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the review date specified in UC Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for an upcoming opening. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.
Department: https://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/
PhD or MFA degree in Film, Television, or related Media Practices, or at least five years of professional experience for screenwriting and production courses.
Instructor of record at the college or university level for at least one year, or commensurate professional creative experience in any of the specified fields (history, critical analysis, and theory of film, television, and digital media; electronic media/film production; screenwriting).
A Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies or a related field is preferred for candidates applying to teach courses in Critical Studies.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Your cover letter should include a discussion of qualifications and experience
Description of Proposed Courses - Describe your proposed film analysis and theory courses
Sample Course Syllabi - Please upload 2-3 proposed course syllabi fitting the courses described based on your own area of expertise.
Statement of Teaching
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Diversity Statement - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (~200 words)
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.
Help contact: savannah@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $68,247 - $72,404
