Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Cinema Media Studies (50%)

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Position Information Position Title Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Cinema Media Studies (50%) Posting Number F611P Type of position Limited Term Department / Unit Fountain School of Performing Arts Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada About the opportunity The Fountain School of Performing Arts ( FSPA ) at Dalhousie University invites applications for a ten-month (50% FTE ) limited-term appointment in Cinema Media Studies, at the rank of Lecturer / Assistant Professor, commencing August 1, 2024.

The position is subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate's duties may include but are not limited to teaching three undergraduate classes; the candidate will also be expected to contribute to administrative service within the Fountain School of Performing Arts.

Applicants must have or be near completion of a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies or a related field. They must also have an active research profile and evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level.

Applicants are invited to apply online with a curriculum vitae and a cover letter expressing interest. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for their statement of research and their teaching interests and philosophies, evidence of teaching effectiveness (formal course evaluations), and the contact information for three referees (applicants selected for further consideration will be notified before referees are contacted).

The successful candidate will teach a large-enrolment, second-year course on Popular Cinema, a mid-sized, third-year course on a Film Director or Directors of their choice, and a fourth-year Special Topics seminar on a topic of their choice.

In your cover letter, please indicate your preferred topics for the last two classes.

The deadline for applications is May 17, 2024.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black / African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

For more information, please visit www.dal.ca / hiringfordiversity .

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process.

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Posting Detail Information

Open Date

02 / 12 / 2020

Close Date

05 / 17 / 2024

Open Until Filled

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Cover Letter

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