Job Summary

The University of Michigan’s Department of Screen Arts and Cultures (SAC), the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) and the Program in American Culture (AC), invite applications for as many as two positions in Asian Screen Arts and Cultures and/or Asian American Screen Arts and Cultures beginning September 1, 2012. Scholars of cinema, television and digital media are invited to apply.

The position(s) in Asian Screen Arts and Cultures, would be jointly appointed between SAC and ALC, and the position(s) in Asian American Screen Arts and Cultures, would be jointly appointed between SAC and AC. These university-year appointments are possible at both junior and senior ranks. Successful candidates are expected to teach a range of courses, from introductory undergraduate lecture courses through graduate seminars; to supervise doctoral dissertations; and to participate actively in the programs of the departments as well as in area studies initiatives within a larger university community that encourages interdisciplinary efforts.

Required Qualifications*

For all positions, the Ph.D. is required prior to appointment. Evidence of excellent teaching and research abilities is essential.

Underfill Statement

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate’s qualifications.

Additional Information

Additional information about the Department of Screen Arts & Cultures can be found at www.umich.edu/sac.

Additional information about the Program in American Culture can be found at www.lsa.umich.edu/ac/.

Additional information about the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures can be found at www.lsa.umich.edu/asian.

Application Deadline

To be assured consideration, applications must be received by September 15, 2011.

Please submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence (if any), and a statement of current and future research plans. Junior candidates may submit a placement dossier with representative publications or writing sample and at least three letters of recommendation. Senior candidates should send the names of suggested reviewers.

Please send applications to Asian/Asian American Screen Arts Search Committee, Department of Screen Arts and Cultures, University of Michigan, 6330 North Quad, 105 S. State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. All applications will be acknowledged.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.