Teaching Assistant Professor, Film Studies

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Non-TenureNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Day Shift (United States of America)Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:

Department of Communication https://communication.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Department of Communication in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in the area of Film Studies to start in August 2025. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment for one-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment. For the annual renewal, candidates should provide at least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness. To be eligible for a multi-year, merit based appointment of up to three years, applicants should submit up to three years of teaching evaluations demonstrating high quality teaching experience as an instructor of record.

The successful candidate should have experience teaching introductory film criticism courses, in addition to upper level courses in film criticism and film history. Candidates should have experience teaching courses in-person as well as online, as well as experience teaching large lecture courses. The position will start in August 2025.

Duties will include developing classes and teaching effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and providing service to the Department, University, and discipline.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About the Department:
The Department of Communication is committed to excellence in scholarship, instruction, and expression of human communication. We nurture a thriving intellectual community by bridging the humanities and social sciences. Discovery, learning, diversity, and engagement are the hallmarks of this community. Visit https://communication.uark.edu/

The Department is committed to hiring faculty and staff who support the missions of the Fulbright College and the University of Arkansas to promote a diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome applications from candidates who are motivated by issues related to social justice, civic engagement, and the representation of marginalized people and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants to provide evidence of how their research, teaching, and/or service contributes to equity efforts in their application materials.

Duties will include:
• 80% Teaching
• 10% Research
• 10% Service

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate:

• Ph.D. in Communication or terminal degree in a related field by the time of appointment

• Demonstrated competency in the classroom

• Experience teaching introductory courses in film studies, as well as upper-level courses in the area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching film courses online or remote, as well as large lecture in-person formats

• A commitment to building an inclusive scholarly environment through teaching, mentoring, research, outreach, or service

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience and knowledge in teaching lower and upper-level courses in film criticism

• Experience and knowledge in teaching large lecture courses

• Experience and knowledge in teaching online and in-person formats

Additional Information:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)Other (see special instructions for details), Proof of Veteran StatusFrank Scheide, Search Committee Chair, fsceide@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed applications received by 1/18/2025 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Frank Scheide, at fscheide@uark.edu.

Applicants must submit:
• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter/letter of application
• List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
• At least one year of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness to qualify for an one-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment.

Optional documents:
• At least three years of evaluations as instructor of record illustrating high quality teaching effectiveness to qualify for a three-year appointment with the potential for annual reappointment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes