Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 003035
Working Title Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor
Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
College College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (Col)
Department Film Studies
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 9
Primary Purpose of Department
The Film Studies program includes an undergraduate minor in Film Studies, an undergraduate certificate in Video Production, and a concentration within the Interdisciplinary Studies major. The program has more than 200 students and is housed in the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies.
The Office of Interdisciplinary Studies is home to a B.A. and M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, a B.A. and M.A. in Latin American Studies, graduate certificates in Gerontology and Women’s and Gender Studies, and multiple undergraduate minors: American Studies, Capitalism Studies, Film Studies, Gerontology, Health & Medical Humanities, Latin American Studies, Legal Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Since the Interdisciplinary Studies major was launched in 2022, enrollment in that program has been growing rapidly. For more information, visit https://interdisciplinarystudies.charlotte.edu/.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This non-tenure track faculty member will teach four undergraduate courses per semester or the equivalent on a three-year renewable appointment. The selected faculty member will be expected to teach media production-focused courses in the growing Film Studies curriculum, which includes an undergraduate minor, a Video Production certificate, and the Film & Media Production concentration in the Interdisciplinary Studies major. The selected candidate may also teach electives in their area of specialty and General Education courses. Although the position will primarily involve teaching and service in the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies, the selected candidate will have their appointment home in one of the fifteen departments in CHESS.
Candidates must have a master’s or doctoral degree in a field related to Film Studies at the time of appointment and provide evidence of ability to teach a diverse student population at the undergraduate level.
Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Preferred qualifications include experience teaching introductory through advanced film courses at the university level; experience as a working filmmaker with a history of festival/gallery exhibitions, distribution, grant awards, and/or film industry connections; experience with all phases of film and media production (pre-production, production, post-production); as well as a working knowledge of industry trends, distribution methods, and festival experience. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching and mentoring practices engage students of different ages, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities, and abilities, helping to remove barriers to ensure the success of all students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
none
Special Notes to Applicants
Application. Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position number 3035) and attach: (1) a detailed application letter responding to the job qualifications and description; (2) a one-page statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy; and (3) a current CV. Additional materials will be requested at later stages of the search. For further information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Philip Kaffen, at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
Note that the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies is searching for two additional non-tenure track positions this job cycle, including one in Interdisciplinary Studies (position number 6019) and another in American Studies (position number 2484). We encourage candidates who are suitably qualified to apply for multiple positions at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/.
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to criminal background checks.
Job Open Date 01/31/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 02/16/2024
Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024
If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information
Office of Interdisciplinary Studies
Fretwell 314
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223

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