Assistant Professor position in Film Studies, Program in Film and Media Studies.

Assistant Professor position in Film Studies, Program in Film and Media Studies.
Washington University in St. Louis invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2011.


Ph.D. by the time of appointment in film studies or a closely related field required. We seek a scholar who studies film beyond the confines of U.S. cinema and can situate it within a global context. Research and teaching interests may relate to any of the following: Theoretical or historical inquiry into national or transnational cinemas, contemporary film and emergent cultural-industrial models, documentary, avant-garde and alternative film practice. We are also interested in scholars who might address the convergence of theory with film practice, bridge the gap between courses in production and critical studies, or link film to television and/or digital media. Outstanding potential for scholarly publication and teaching expected.


In order to apply please visit our online application system at https://jobs.wustl.edu/ and select Job ID 20535. Please attach your curriculum vita, a writing sample, and supporting materials concerning teaching. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be addressed to the Chair, Film Studies Search Committee, and mailed to Program in Film and Media Studies, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, CB1174, 251 Umrath Hall, St. Louis, MO 63130.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those completed by October 15, 2010.

Washington University in St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Employment eligibility is required upon appointment.