The Department of Cinema Studies at New York University invites applications for a 3-Year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2015. We seek candidates specializing in the theory and history of digital moving image media. We welcome candidates with expertise in transnational film & media, and the history and political economy of film & media, and those who are attuned to questions of archiving and preservation.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach core courses in the department and will have the opportunity to develop new courses on the digital moving image, as well as to add additional digital-related perspectives to existing courses. (For the curriculum and other information on the department, please consult descriptions for both the graduate and undergraduate degrees.
The successful candidate is required to have the Ph.D. in hand by time of appointment.
In addition to a letter of application, candidates should supply a CV, writing sample, sample syllabus, and the names and emails/phone numbers of three referees. To apply, please visit here (posting number 00728).
Application deadline is October 15th. However, review of applications will begin immediately. We may consider applications beyond 15 October in order to identify an appropriate pool of finalists.
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