Teaching Assistant Professor of Film Studies – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Teaching Assistant Professor of Film Studies – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Institution: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Academic Unit / Department: Department of Communication, Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: R0090791

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Academic Term (Fixed Term), Non-Tenure

• Academic Rank / Level: Teaching Assistant Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2026, for full consideration

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Communication in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor in Film Studies. The successful candidate will teach introductory film studies courses as well as upper-level courses in film criticism, beginning in August 2027.

This is a standard nine-month, in-person faculty appointment involving undergraduate and graduate teaching and service to the Department, University, and discipline.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Develop classes and teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach introductory Film Studies courses and upper-level courses in film criticism.

• Teach lower- and upper-level Film Studies courses in in-person formats.

• Teach Film Studies courses in online formats.

• Maintain regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning.

• Participate in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success.

• Provide service to the Department, University, and discipline.

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Ph.D. in Communication, Film or Media Studies, or a terminal degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of appointment.

• Experience & Specializations: Demonstrated competency in the classroom and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• Experience and competency teaching introductory and upper-level courses in Film Studies.

• Experience teaching lower- and upper-level Film Studies courses in person.

• Experience teaching lower- and upper-level courses in online formats.

• Experience with service at the departmental, university, or disciplinary level.

• Preferred Qualification: Experience teaching film courses in large lecture sections.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Benefits: Benefits-eligible position.

• University contributions toward health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.

• 12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual.

• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, including evidence of teaching effectiveness, a list of courses taught, and up to three years of quantitative and qualitative evaluations

4. List of three professional references, including name, title, email address, and phone number

5. Optional: Proof of Veteran Status

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: University of Arkansas System Career Site

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Jake Dionne, Search Committee Chair — dionne@uark.edu

• 📅 Deadline: September 30, 2026, for full consideration

• Application Method: All application materials must be uploaded through the University of Arkansas System Career Site.

• Review: Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

• Work Authorization: Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: https://uark.edu/