Lecturer in Film and Media Studies

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.

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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.

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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