The Department of Film and Media, Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Cinema Studies and Criticism, with a preferred starting date of July 1, 2015, subject to budgetary approval.
Candidates must possess a PhD. The main criterion for selection is demonstrated academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. Transnational expertise is particularly sought, with a research project that builds on a strategic research area at Queen’s, such as the environment, global engagement through international research collaborations, or Aboriginal studies. Please see http://www.queensu.ca/vpr/strategic-research-plan. The candidate will also bring at least two years of teaching experience in areas of existing strengths in the Department, such as Hollywood, European, and Canadian Cinemas, as well as in courses in their research field. Candidates must also provide evidence of an ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment. The candidate will have the opportunity to supervise MA and PhD students from the Graduate Program in Cultural Studies. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the department, to the Faculty, to the University, and the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Department of Film and Media at Queen’s has an outstanding reputation for strong teaching and scholarship, with a 45-year history based in a commitment to the intersection of theory and practice. The Department is housed in the new Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art facility with teaching and learning environments including a production studio, film screening theatre, sound recording studio, and a digital lab. The Department of Film and Media has collaborations with Computing (with a program called Computing and the Creative Arts), Music, Drama (with the Stage and Screen program), and the BFA in Visual Arts, as well as the Graduate Program in Cultural Studies. The Department is developing an interdisciplinary undergraduate program in Cultural Studies. For more information about the Department please see the website.
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete
A complete application consists of: a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph), a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications), a writing sample, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available), and the names and contact information of three referees.
Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically (either as PDFs or MS Word files) to filmhead@queensu.ca, although hard copy applications may be submitted to Susan Lord, Head, Department of Film and Media, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, CANADA K7L 3N6.
The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Linda Graham in the Department of Film and Media, at Linda.Graham@queensu.ca.
Academic staff at Queen’s are governed by a Collective Agreement between Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted here.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2015.