University of North Carolina at Wilmington is hiring: Assistant Professor - Film

Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on Monday, December 1, 2025. Please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents:

• Cover Letter addressed to Search Committee Chair that includes a 1‑3 page statement describing research and teaching experience and interests, and how your work will expand the department’s existing historical and/or international coverage.
• Writing Sample of no more than 30 pages.
• List of Three Professional References (if ABD, one must be from Dissertation Chair).
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Mariana Johnson, Search Committee Chair at johnsonm@uncw.edu. For questions about the online application process, contact Jennifer Itell at Itellj@uncw.edu.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Film Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for possibly two tenure‑track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor of Film Studies to begin August 2026.

Successful candidates will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in their areas of research as well as some of the department’s core courses in film art, film theory, film historiography, and world cinema. The department seeks candidates whose work will expand our existing historical and/or international coverage.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD in Film Studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence and scholarly productivity.

ABD applicants will be considered; however, if the PhD is not confirmed by August 1, 2026, appointment will be at the rank of Lecturer for the first academic year of employment and the PhD must be conferred by July 1, 2027 for continued employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in Film Studies at time of application.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Other

Eligibility for Employment

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