Dear screen-l subscribers: Please find enclosed a copy of a job announcement for a film studies position at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Please note that "lecturer" is equivalent to assistant professor in the NZ university system. Dr Thierry Jutel Film Studies Coordinator ******************************************************************************** UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO Te Whare Wananga o Otago Dunedin, New Zealand LECTURER IN FILM STUDIES Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Film Studies in the Division of Humanities, available 1 October 1998. Applicants should have a PhD in Film Studies, or a related area such as Media Studies, and a significant publication record or demonstrated potential for research and publication. A commitment to innovative teaching and thinking is essential. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach introductory courses in film history and criticism and to develop upper-level specialized topics informed by theory. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the disciplinary study of cinema and to engage in the development of interdisciplinary programmes such as Media Studies and Visual Culture. Skills in applying new multimedia information technologies to teaching and research would also be desirable. The Film Studies programme is a rapidly expanding area that combines teaching and expertise from a number of departments such as Russian, German, Chinese, Japanese, Women's Studies and Art History. With this new appointment, the programme will be able to offer a BA in Film Studies, and work towards the introduction of programmes at Honours and postgraduate level. Initial appointment will be at an appropriate step on the lecturer scale within the range NZ$43,750-NZ$54,250 per annum, according to qualifications and experience. (Exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher level.) Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Jocelyn Harris, Department of English, University of Otago (phone 64-3-479-8634; fax 64-3-479-8558; e-mail [log in to unmask]). Further information is available from the Director of Personnel Services, University of Otago, P. O. Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand (fax 64-3-474-1607). Applicants should send two copies of their curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, fax and e-mail addresses of three referees, to the Director of Personnel Services by 30 June 1998. Applications should quote reference number A98/ 16. If an applicant is shortlisted for interview, whanau support will be welcome. Equal opportunity in employment is University policy. E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi. ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama.