University of California - Santa Barbara
Lecturer in Film and Media Studies
University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Position overviewPosition title:Lecturer
Salary range:See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $68,247- $83,936. Percent appointments may vary.
Percent time:Positions generally range from 33% to 100%.
Anticipated start:September 2024
Position duration:Fall quarter 2024 and Spring quarter 2025
Application Window
Open date:
July 17, 2024
Next review date:
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Friday, Sep 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe Department of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach two courses in the 2024-25 academic year, one in Fall and one in Spring quarter.
The course in Fall quarter is FAMST 192: Film and Media Theory. This is a 5-unit theory course that explores an area of film, television, or media theory in-depth depending on the instructor's expertise. Specific topics are open for discussion, earlier emphases have included classical, contemporary, and comparative theories of film and media. New iterations of this course can be developed according to instructor interest. This class includes 2 lectures per week of 2.5 hours (this time can include a screening), and discussion sections led by teaching assistants.
The course in Spring quarter is FAMST 46: Intro to Cinema. This is a 5-unit formal analysis course that teaches students about the fundamentals of cinematic language, form, style, and analysis, including narrative structure, sound, image, and theme. It is an introduction to the study of film as an aesthetic and social phenomenon, and to various methods of critical analysis. It includes 2 lectures per week of 2 hours each, 1 screening period of 3 hours maximum, and discussion sections led by teaching assistants.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Department : https://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)At the time of application, candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or international equivalent) except the dissertation in Film and Media Studies or a related field and have one or more years teaching experience at university or college level.
Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)At the time of hire, a PhD in Film and Media Studies or a related field is required.
Preferred qualificationsExpertise in the critical study of film and/or media and experience teaching in at least one area of disciplinary focus.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae -
Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter -
Your cover letter should include a discussion of qualifications and experience
Description of Proposed Courses -
Describe your proposed film analysis and theory courses
Sample Course Syllabi -
Please upload two proposed course syllabi fitting the courses described based on your own area of expertise.
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Diversity Statement -
Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (~200 words)
(Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.
Apply link:https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02800
Help contact:
savannah@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa BarbaraThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.
Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job locationSanta Barbara, CA#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary range:See Table 15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $68,247- $83,936. Percent appointments may vary.
Percent time:Positions generally range from 33% to 100%.
Anticipated start:September 2024
Position duration:Fall quarter 2024 and Spring quarter 2025
Application Window
Open date:
July 17, 2024
Next review date:
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Friday, Sep 13, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position descriptionThe Department of Film and Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara is seeking a part-time lecturer to teach two courses in the 2024-25 academic year, one in Fall and one in Spring quarter.
The course in Fall quarter is FAMST 192: Film and Media Theory. This is a 5-unit theory course that explores an area of film, television, or media theory in-depth depending on the instructor's expertise. Specific topics are open for discussion, earlier emphases have included classical, contemporary, and comparative theories of film and media. New iterations of this course can be developed according to instructor interest. This class includes 2 lectures per week of 2.5 hours (this time can include a screening), and discussion sections led by teaching assistants.
The course in Spring quarter is FAMST 46: Intro to Cinema. This is a 5-unit formal analysis course that teaches students about the fundamentals of cinematic language, form, style, and analysis, including narrative structure, sound, image, and theme. It is an introduction to the study of film as an aesthetic and social phenomenon, and to various methods of critical analysis. It includes 2 lectures per week of 2 hours each, 1 screening period of 3 hours maximum, and discussion sections led by teaching assistants.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Department : https://www.filmandmedia.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)At the time of application, candidates must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or international equivalent) except the dissertation in Film and Media Studies or a related field and have one or more years teaching experience at university or college level.
Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)At the time of hire, a PhD in Film and Media Studies or a related field is required.
Preferred qualificationsExpertise in the critical study of film and/or media and experience teaching in at least one area of disciplinary focus.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae -
Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter -
Your cover letter should include a discussion of qualifications and experience
Description of Proposed Courses -
Describe your proposed film analysis and theory courses
Sample Course Syllabi -
Please upload two proposed course syllabi fitting the courses described based on your own area of expertise.
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
Diversity Statement -
Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (~200 words)
(Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)Please provide the names and complete contact information for 3 references. The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.
Apply link:https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02800
Help contact:
savannah@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa BarbaraThe University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time.
Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job locationSanta Barbara, CA#J-18808-Ljbffr