University of Notre Dame Job in Critical Race Studies and Black Cinema

 Position URL

apply.interfolio.com/90852



The Department of Film, TV and Theatre (FTT) and the Initiative on Race and
Resilience (IRR) at the University of Notre Dame are seeking a candidate
for a joint appointment as tenure-track assistant professor in critical
race studies and Black film with a starting date of August 2022.

Position Description

Candidates must specialize in critical race studies and Black cinema,
either as a theorist or historian.  Candidates will be expected to maintain
a tenurable book-based research profile and teach a 2-2 load consisting of
a mixture of electives in their areas of research and at least two of the
required courses in the film concentration. Secondary interests in global
majority cinemas or sports media are welcome but not required.  FTT will be
the tenure home for the candidate. The successful candidate will be an
active participant in the IRR and its relationship with other units in the
College of Arts and Letters.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD in film or a relevant field. Candidate should
have refereed publications in competitive academic journals and/or presses
and some teaching experience.

Application Instructions

Job applicants should submit:

·       a curriculum vitae listing three references with contact information

·       a cover letter describing:

o   their research;

o   their teaching experience, including any particular experience related
to teaching critical race studies and Black cinema and courses similar to
FTT’s required courses;

o   how they envision themselves enhancing FTT’s curriculum;

o   and their relevant experience and ability to contribute to the IRR.

The committee will continue to vet applications until the position is
filled, but candidates should ideally send materials no later than October
1, 2021 for fullest consideration.

Questions about the position can be directed to Pamela Robertson Wojcik,
Chair of FTT via email: [log in to unmask]



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the
highest quality faculty, staff and administration.  The University is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally
diverse workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from female and
minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a
Catholic identity.  Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against
veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action
by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified
individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41
CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
background check.  Applicants will be asked to identify all felony
convictions and/or pending felony charges.  Felony convictions do not
automatically bar an individual from employment.  Each case will be
examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the
particular position.  Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect
to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate.
The full procedure can be viewed at
https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.


-- 
Pamela Robertson Wojcik
Chair, Dept. of Film, TV & Theatre, University of Notre Dame
Past President, Society for Cinema and Media Studies

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