[ecrea] Job Announcement: Digital Media Studies University of San Francisco

Digital Media Studies - Full-Time Term Faculty



The Department of Media Studies at the University of San Francisco 
invites applications for a renewable full-time term position at the 
Assistant Professor level in Digital Media Studies with an emphasis on 
social justice or civil engagement (subject to budgetary approval).



The appointment will begin Fall 2014-Spring 2015.



Applicants should have deep knowledge of new media theory, media 
history, and digital production, and the ability to teach courses in the 
history of communication technology, digital design, social media, and 
multimedia production. The successful applicant will also be able to 
join our full-time faculty teaching rotation for at least one core Media 
Studies class (such as Introduction to Media Studies, Media 
Institutions, Media Audience and Research, or Media Theory and Criticism).

Applicants should have evidence of excellence in teaching and a research 
track record with potential for national impact. The position requires 
an earned Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related 
field, in hand by August 31, 2014. Media Studies has 8 full-time faculty 
and approximately 200 undergraduate majors and minors. The teaching load 
for a renewable term faculty is three four-unit classes per semester.

To Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum 
vitae, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching ability (including two 
sample syllabi, student evaluations, and a statement of teaching 
philosophy), and three current letters of recommendation to 
https:gnosis.usfca.edu/search. All of these elements should be submitted 
electronically in PDF format. Any questions can be sent to 
(MediaStudiesSearch /at/ usfca.edu).

Any remaining elements that cannot be submitted electronically should be 
mailed to:

Digital Media Studies Search Committee
c/o Bernadette Barker-Plummer
Media Studies Department
University of San Francisco
2013 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 9417-1080
U.S.A.

Applications must be received by November 30, 2013 in order to ensure 
full consideration.



The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the 
world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant 
academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in 
their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, 
small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is 
San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps 
ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change 
the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.



The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of 
higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, 
educational services and academic programs on the basis of an 
individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national 
origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 
marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) 
and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University 
reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under 
the law.




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