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Type of Position:Faculty - Non-TenureNo
Job Type:Academic Term (Fixed Term)No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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Department:Department of Communicationhttps://communication.uark.edu/
Summary of Job Duties: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 the area of Film Studies. The successful candidate should have experience teaching introductory film studies courses, in addition to upper level courses in film criticism. Candidates should have experience teaching courses in-person as well as online. The position will start in August 2027. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.
Duties will include developing classes and teaching effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and providing service to the Department, University, and discipline.
This is an in-person position. Most University classes are offered face-to-face and this role requires regular on-campus presence to support high-quality instruction and student learning. Participation in selected departmental or programmatic activities that advance teaching quality and student success is also expected, consistent with the responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty as defined by the academic department.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Demonstrated competency in the classroom as evidenced in the CV and evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Experience and competency teaching introductory and upper-level courses in film studies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching film courses in large lecture sections

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience teaching lower and upper-level in-person courses in film studies

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

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

Additional Information:

About the Department:

The Department of Communication is committed to excellence in scholarship, instruction, and expression of human communication. We nurture a thriving intellectual community by bridging the humanities and social sciences. Discovery, learning and engagement are the hallmarks of this community. Visit https://communication.uark.edu/

About the Department:

The Department hosts the Center for Communication Research (CCR) which facilitates collaborative, interdisciplinary social research within the University of Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas region, and broader intellectual community. The CCR seeks to stimulate and support interdisciplinary collaborations; provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate participation; engage regional, state, and national funding agencies; and acquire and maintain the equipment necessary to support research endeavors. The CCR manages a research lab space that includes state-of-the-art technology for studying all facets of communication.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching PhilosophyProof of Veteran StatusJake Dionne, search committee chair, dionne@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by September 30, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.
For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Jake Dionne, at dionne@uark.edu.
Applicants must submit:
Curriculum vitae,
Cover letter/letter of application,
Teaching philosophy statement that has evidence of teaching effectiveness including a list of courses taught and up to three years of quantitative and qualitative evaluations,
List of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:N/A
Benefits Eligible:Yes