[ecrea] Two Tenure-Stream Faculty openings at Univ. of Cincinnati--Digital Media Collaborative

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: DIGITAL MEDIA UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
The University of Cincinnati invites applications for two academic 
positions within the newly formed Digital Media Collaborative (DMC) (see 
web site at 
http://www.artsci.uc.edu/departments/interdisciplinary-studies/digital-media-collaborative.html) 
:

The DMC was launched by a network of faculty members within the McMicken 
College of Arts & Sciences (Communication, Journalism, Film & Visual 
Media Studies, and English), the College-Conservatory of Music 
(Electronic Media and Performing Arts), and College of Design, Art, 
Architecture, and Planning (Art, Architecture and Design), and its 
mission is to develop, coordinate, integrate, promote and support 
research, academic courses and programs, and creative work, as well as 
other related products and outlets pertaining to digital media at UC. 
These new positions will support the integration of ongoing efforts 
across academic units as part of the DMC and put UC at the forefront in 
the fields of digital media and visual studies. With our mix of 
dedicated faculty researchers, creative scholars and professionals, 
spirit of collaboration and innovation, and passion for free expression 
and public service – all within a premier, public, urban research 
university – we believe that the University of Cincinnati has all of the 
intellectual components necessary to shape the future of digital media. 
These positions will integrate digital media studies across its campus, 
and greatly enhance the research synergies that have begun across the 
units, while expanding the community-based digital media research, 
education and training opportunities for its students. As such, UC will 
emerge as an international leader in the field of digital media studies.

(1) Director of the DMC (associate professor/professor; tenure track)
Position 1 (215UC0378): Director of the DMC (associate 
professor/professor; tenure track). The Director of the DMC will be a 
senior hire at the rank of associate professor or professor (tenure 
track) with national/international visibility in the area of digital 
media and/or visual studies and will be responsible for the 
establishment and implementation of the mission of the DMC from within 
each of the three founding colleges (McMicken College of Arts & 
Sciences, College-Conservatory of Music, and College of Design, Art, 
Architecture and Planning). As such, the director will oversee and 
encourage cross-collaboration of faculty, academic programs, and 
community partners in the creation, distribution and analysis of 
research and creative digital media works.

In developing the DMC, the director will be expected to identify and 
offer undergraduate courses (current and new) that promote digital media 
literacy among UC students; identify and offer experiential learning 
opportunities in digital media (original creative productions, 
internships, practicum, field work, capstone) for undergraduate majors 
and graduates students in units within the DMC; support existing 
undergraduate and graduate certificate and degree programs within the 
DMC through faculty instruction, advising, and mentoring, while also 
seeking ways to integrate course offerings across colleges and academic 
programs; and develop new undergraduate and graduate professional 
certificate and degree programs among units within the DMC, with a focus 
on trans-disciplinary, cross-college collaboration.

The Director should be a highly motivated innovator and collaborator 
with a passion for consensus building among diverse stakeholders. The 
Director should develop and maintain relationships with a variety of 
stakeholders to promote and enhance the work and visibility of the DMC. 
The director will work with the DMC faculty members to determine goals 
and priorities of the DMC, and provide a platform to unite research and 
production work when possible. As the DMC embodies both theoretical and 
practical aspects of digital media studies, the Director will oversee 
the collaborative efforts of these areas to facilitate interdisciplinary 
research, creative work, faculty development, student learning, and 
grant- seeking and other funding opportunities. Candidates are expected 
to have a Ph.D., M.F.A. or equivalent terminal degree and an active 
program of research and/or creative scholarship in some area of digital 
media and/or visual studies that is suitable for tenure.

(2) Assistant Professor (tenure track)
Position 2 (215UC0270): Assistant Professor (tenure track). An assistant 
professor should have scholarly or creative expertise in areas of new 
media, digital communication, or interactive technologies. The ideal 
candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses 
in digital media content, theories and/or production, as well as other 
areas of interest. Candidates are expected to have an M.F.A., Ph.D. or 
equivalent degree in electronic media studies, communication, electronic 
arts, digital media design or a related field prior to the fall of 2015, 
a record that suggests scholarly or creative promise in the area of 
digital studies or visual studies, and university teaching experience.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. 
Applicants must apply online at www.jobsatuc.com, and include a cover 
letter, curriculum vitae and contact information for 3 to 5 references. 
Applicants for the Directorship should apply for position number 
215UC0378 and submit a vision statement for digital media education at 
University of Cincinnati. Applicants for the Assistant Professor 
position should apply for position number 215UC0270 and submit a link to 
an online portfolio of her/his creative work (if appropriate). Salary is 
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated start date 
of appointment is August 15,2015. The University of Cincinnati is an 
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, 
people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Stephen P. Depoe, Ph.D.
Professor and Head, Department of Communication
University of Cincinnati
Co-Editor, Media and Environmental Communication Book Series
Palgrave MacMillan 
(www.palgrave.com/series/palgrave-studies-in-media-and-environmental-communication/PSEMC/
Founding Member, International Environmental Communication Association 
(http://theieca.org)

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