American Studies - Associate or Full Professor of Cinema Studies

Colby College invites applications for an Associate or Full Professor of Cinema Studies, beginning September 1, 2010. We seek candidates with an outstanding record of teaching, scholarship, service, and demonstrated intellectual and programmatic leadership, to lead the creation and coordination of a new interdisciplinary program in Cinema Studies. Teaching load is four or five courses annually (depending on administrative load), and the person appointed will teach core courses in Cinema Studies (film analysis, history, theory) and electives in his/her area of specialization. Specialization is open, but of particular interest to the search committee are candidates whose scholarship is in global cinema. Ph.D. in Cinema Studies or a closely related field is required. Experience in leading the development of new academic programs is preferred. This faculty appointment will reside in the American studies interdisciplinary program.

Colby’s new Cinema Studies program will be created in the context of a growing campus-wide emphasis on the visual arts and visual culture, and we seek candidates who can bring together a vibrant community of faculty and students working in Cinema Studies across the campus. The primary emphasis of the program will be on film as an academic discipline in a liberal arts context. Faculty currently teach a range of courses about U.S. and Western European cinemas.  Colby also has well-developed relationships with the Maine International Film Festival and the Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville.

Review of applications will begin November 2, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.