The Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois at
Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position in media and film
studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 16, 2012,
pending budgetary approval. We seek a dynamic and creative scholar of
Latin American and/or Latino studies with expertise in any of the
following areas from a global or transnational perspective: the cultural
study of media and multimedia forms; relations between media and space;
film and moving image; photography and other forms of visual expression;
and/or internet and new cybertechnologies.
Applicants must have PhD or have completed all requirements for doctoral
degree in film studies, media studies, ethnic studies or related field by
the time of appointment. Candidates must complete an non-line application
at https://jobs.uic.edu . and attach an application letter, a curriculum
vitae,and one writing sample, Within the application please provide and
the names and email addresses of 3 references. Deadline for submissions of
applications is *November 15, 2011*. The University of Illinois at Chicago
is an AA/EOE. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please address further inquiries and correspondence about this position to
Javier Villa-Flores, Chair, Latin American and Latino Studies. Latin
American and Latino Studies (MC 219), University of Illinois at Chicago,
1511 University Hall, 601 South Morgan Street, Chicago, Illinois
60607-7115.
