Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193676EPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Assistant Professor of Film and Media StudiesAnticipated Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with experience and credentialsWork Schedule
Varies according to needJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
EnglishAbout the Department
The largest among 10 departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, English offers a range of undergraduate majors and concentrations, minors, three masters programs (MA, MFA, and MSTC), as well as one joint PhD in Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media (CRDM). We also offer many courses of interest to the University community as a whole, and we work with other units across campus — such as World Languages and Cultures, Africana Studies, Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Communication, and the College of Education — to furnish multidisciplinary opportunities for NC State students. Located in the Research Triangle Area in Raleigh, North Carolina, the English department consists of a large number of faculty, staff, and student body that prepares graduates for a variety of careers.
Essential Job Duties
The English Department at NC State University is seeking applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies. Area of specialization is open, although we are particularly interested in candidates specializing in the study of technologies, industries, media platforms (such as television or games), and/or infrastructures within the fields of Film and Media Studies. We also welcome applicants whose work speaks to the manner in which race, globalization, and/or coloniality impact the development, use, and history of media and its integration into our daily lives.
The new hire will play a key role in our nationally recognized PhD program in Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media (CRDM). They will teach required courses for both graduate and undergraduate students across these programs. Additionally, they will contribute to maintaining the programs’ national standing, attract and recruit MA and PhD applicants, direct MA capstones and PhD dissertations, serve on committees, and mentor graduate students at all levels.
The new hire will play a key role in our nationally recognized PhD program in Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media (CRDM). They will teach required courses for both graduate and undergraduate students across these programs. Additionally, they will contribute to maintaining the programs’ national standing, attract and recruit MA and PhD applicants, direct MA capstones and PhD dissertations, serve on committees, and mentor graduate students at all levels.
Minimum Education and Experience
PhD in Film and Media Studies, or an equivalent degree in a related field
Other Required Qualifications
- Have a recognized research and teaching profile in Film and Media Studies
- Possess teaching experience or demonstrate potential for success in the classroom
- Have experience or the ability to contribute to NC State’s reputation for Innovative Teaching, Scholarship, and Community Outreach
Preferred Qualifications
- The candidate should have teaching experience at the university level and demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License required
NoJob Open Date
09/26/2024Anticipated Close Date
11/01/2024Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for references. Three letters of recommendation and other supplemental materials will be requested from candidates who are selected for first-round interviews, which will be conducted remotely using Zoom.
This job posting will close on 11/01/2024. Please submit all application materials before this date for consideration.
This job posting will close on 11/01/2024. Please submit all application materials before this date for consideration.
Position Number
00000751Position Type
Tenured/Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
9 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventDepartment ID
160201 - EnglishAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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