Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor Film Studies

The Department of Communication Studies and the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invite applications for an Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor in Film Studies beginning August 16, 2027. Rank is dependent upon education and experience. 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 will be asked to teach a section of the Film program’s capstone course (FILM 4690) and 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 Communications Studies.

Qualifications: 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. Qualifications include prior experience teaching all levels of undergraduate film courses at the university level and a demonstrated commitment to quality teaching. Candidates should be able to demonstrate achievement 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. Ideal candidates will also have established industry relationships and contacts within the film and media community. Finalists will be asked to discuss how their teaching and mentoring practices engage students regardless of their entry pathway into the university.

Interdisciplinary Studies. The Office of Interdisciplinary Studies promotes interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community engagement within the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and beyond. 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 and Gender Studies, and multiple interdisciplinary minors: American Studies, Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals, Capitalism Studies, Film Studies, Gerontology, Health & Medical Humanities, Latin American Studies, Legal Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Film Studies is one of the largest and fastest-growing undergraduate programs, with a current enrollment of approximately 250 students across the minor, Video Production certificate, and Film & Media Production concentration in the Interdisciplinary Studies major. For more information, visit https://filmstudies.charlotte.edu/ and https://interdisciplinarystudies.charlotte.edu/.

Communication Studies. The Department of Communication Studies (https://communication.charlotte.edu/) has 53 full-time faculty with areas of emphasis in health communication; organizational communication; public relations; media and technology studies; rhetoric, culture, and social change; and writing, rhetoric and digital studies. The department serves approximately 870 Communication Studies majors and minors and 25 Master’s students. The department’s primary mission is to provide high quality instruction to its undergraduate and graduate students and to contribute significantly to the understanding of communication issues as they affect people’s lives, especially in the Charlotte metropolitan region. Through its teaching, scholarship and service the department is committed to serving diverse populations.

Setting. As the largest and most academically diverse college at UNC Charlotte, the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences houses 14 departments, 13 interdisciplinary programs, and 7 applied centers. We offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with extensive honors and early-entry options. The College plays a pivotal role in delivering on the university’s goals in the areas of research excellence, student success and experience, and community engagement. Through their scholarship and teaching, the College’s 350+ faculty members seek to deepen our understanding of complex problems and lead the university in interdisciplinary collaboration.

UNC Charlotte is an R-1 university, and the only research university in North Carolina’s largest metropolitan area. As the second-largest institution in the UNC System, we transform lives, communities, and industries through accessible and affordable education, offering exemplary bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional programs. Our commitment to scholarship, innovation, and service drives our contributions to the ever-evolving needs of society. Through strategic partnerships and a focus on real-world applications, we prepare our graduates to excel in their careers and lead with purpose and integrity in a rapidly changing world.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

Notes to Applicants. Applicants must apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/ (position #5293) 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 may be requested at later stages of the search. For further information, please contact the search committee chair, Prof. Rodney Stringfellow, at rstringf@charlotte.edu. Applications received by November 23, 2026 are assured full consideration although recruitment will continue until the position is filled. The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. The candidate selected for this position will be required to submit their official transcripts of their highest degree upon hire. Hiring is subject to budget availability.