University of Canterbury Lecturer in Film Studies Applications are invited for the above tenured position (US equivalent Assistant Professor) in the Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The Department actively integrates theory and practice at all levels, therefore the ideal candidate would demonstrate both a high standard of achievement in film scholarship and some degree of practical experience in film/video making and/or the new media. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in film studies or a related area and a thorough working knowledge of film history and contemporary film theory. An established record or strong evidence of potential in: scholarly research; teaching film studies at the university level; film/video making and/or the new media are also essential. It is desirable that candidates have one or more of the following: expertise in New Zealand, Australian or post-colonial cinemas; professional and/or academic experience in theatre and other performance arts. The appointee will collaborate in the development and team-teaching of film studies courses at all levels, contribute to existing graduate courses and develop a new course devoted to an area of specialisation, supervise graduate work in film studies at masters and doctoral levels and participate as desired in theatre courses. Further details are available at our web site: <www.canterbury.ac.nz>or will be mailed on request to <[log in to unmask]> or to the address below. Applications, quoting Vacancy No. TF100, must arrive by the closing date of 14 April 2000, and should be addressed to: The Human Resources Manager, (Vacancy No.TF100), University of Canterbury, Private Bag 4800, Christchurch, New Zealand. The University has a policy of equality of opportunity in employment. ____________________________________________________________________________ _________ Dr. Sharon Mazer Head, Department of Theatre and Film Studies University of Canterbury Christchurch NEW ZEALAND 011-64-3-364-2047 (phone) 011-64-3-364-2773 (fax) http://www.drama.canterbury.ac.nz ---- To sign off Screen-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF Screen-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]