University of Maryland, College Park, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Assistant Professor of Italian/Film Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Maryland, United States |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (SLLC) at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Italian and Film Studies beginning in Fall 2016. The area of specialization should be Italian Cinema with a strong interest in global and transnational film cultures. We seek a scholar with the ability to teach a wide range of courses in Italian language and literature, film in general, as well as post-war Italian culture and intellectual history. The successful candidate must be
committed to undergraduate education and ready to contribute to existing initiatives in SLLC and in the College of Arts and Humanities, such as the Center for Literary and Comparative Studies and the Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE). The candidate should also be committed to working within the expanding Program in Film Studies. Evidence of outstanding scholarship and excellence in teaching are essential. Publications are preferred. Requirements include: native or near-native fluency in Italian and English, and a Ph.D. in hand by December 31, 2015.
This position is contingent on the continued availability of funds.
For full consideration, applicants should submit a letter of application, a brief description of current research plans, curriculum vitae, and a representative writing sample. Applications must be uploaded to the University of Maryland web-based employment application system at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Review of applications will begin November 24, 2015, and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Contact: |
Dr. Giuseppe Falvo, gfalvo@umd.edu. |
Website: | https://ejobs.umd.edu. |
Primary Category: | Languages |
Secondary Categories: | Film and Film History |
Posting Date: | 09/25/2015 |
Closing Date | 12/24/2015 |