Lecturer - Film & Media Studies

Position Summary

The Program in Film & Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for a full-time, teaching-track position.

The Film & Media Studies curriculum covers critical studies (including American cinema, global cinema, television, computing, games, social media, and more) and creative practice (including filmmaking, screenwriting, game design, virtual/augmented reality, and more).

This is a full-time, nine-month, benefits eligible position appointed to a one-year (lecturer) or three-year (senior lecturer) term on a renewable basis, with opportunities for career advancement on the teaching track. Course load is normally three (3-unit) courses per semester; additional summer teaching is also available. The successful candidate will start by August 2023 or January 2024 at Wash U’s Danforth campus in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• The lecturer can also develop new courses in their areas of expertise.
• Beyond teaching, duties will include student advising, committee service, and curriculum planning.
• The lecturer will be expected to teach across the program’s core curriculum, and successful candidates must also demonstrate experience teaching in more than one subject, whether within studies or across both studies and practice.

Required Qualifications

• Teaching experience is required.
• Applicants should hold a PhD or MFA in film/media or a related field.
• Part of a larger expansion plan in the program, this position will be appointed at the rank of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. Applicants for the rank of senior lecturer must have an outstanding teaching and service record commensurate with appointment at that rank.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Applicant Special Instructions

Please submit a brief letter of interest describing your areas of expertise and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, a graduate transcript, evidence of teaching excellence (sample syllabi, quantitative student evaluations or observation reports, etc.) and a work sample at apply.interfolio.com/124692 . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is concluded, but candidates are encouraged to apply by May 12, 2023 for best consideration.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.