Institution:  University of Western Ontario, Film Studies
Location:   Ontario, Canada
Position:   Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor

The Department of Film Studies, The University of Western Ontario invites applications for one tenure-track or tenured position in Transnational/World Cinema or American Cinema to begin 01 July 2012; the rank of the appointment will be commensurate with experience. At the Assistant rank the completed Ph.D. or equivalent, and experience and promise in teaching and research are minimum qualifications; a strong record of published work in Film Studies is essential at the Associate or Full Professor ranks.

The successful candidate will be a junior or senior scholar with a commensurate record of publication and teaching in South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern, or American cinema. He or she will also have an opportunity to contribute to the Department’s MA in Film Studies.

Positions are subject to budgetary approval.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.

Contact:  Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Professor Paul Coates, Acting Chair, Department of Film Studies, University College, Room 78, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 3K7. Please feel free to contact Professor Coates with questions about the position or the department (519-661-3307).  The Review of Applications will begin 15 October 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Website: http://www.uwo.ca/film