Film Studies

Concordia University's Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema invites applications for one tenure-track position in Film Studies for July 1, 2012.   

The Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema--Canada's largest university-based centre for the study of film animation, film production and film studies--is highly regarded around the world.  The School has the distinct advantage of being situated in Concordia's vibrant Faculty of Fine Arts, where faculty and students enjoy numerous cross-disciplinary opportunities, state-of-the-art resources and facilities, and a rich artistic and cultural context for research and study.  Currently, our faculty complement includes 23 full-time professors and about 40 part-time instructors, teaching more than 500 students.  Our faculty and alumni have strong ties with the Quebec and Canadian film communities, and have been nominated for or won numerous international film awards.

The successful candidate will normally be expected to teach core History and Theory courses, as well as specialized seminars suitable to their research area, at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels.  Graduate supervision at the master's and doctoral level is also an important aspect of workload. In addition to teaching and supervision, the candidate will be expected to maintain an active research and publishing profile, as well as participate in university service supporting a collaborative administrative and working environment.  

Preferred candidates should demonstrate expertise in the area of sound and cinema. We also welcome applicants with additional expertise in one of the following additional areas: media and technology (including experimental art, special effects, video games); production practices and industrial formations; and  transnational dynamics of film history and practice, including but not limited to Quebecois/Canadian cinema.

Applicants should possess a PhD, a demonstrated record of teaching and research excellence and administrative experience and committee service.  Although classes are taught in English, fluency in French is considered an asset.


Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for July 1, 2012. Appointments at a more senior level may also be considered.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.  Concordia University is committed to employment equity.