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[ecrea] Position Announcement: Assistant Professor of Media Studies at the University of San Franciso

Wed Oct 05 21:19:40 GMT 2016





*Digital and Networked Cultures and Emergent Media*
*Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
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*Media Studies Department, University of San Francisco *

/Job Summary: /The Department of Media Studies at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2017. We are seeking a scholar who specializes in Digital and Networked Cultures and Emergent Media. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to situating questions surrounding emergent technologies and digital cultures within their historical, theoretical, and critical contexts, considering the consequences of these technologies and intersections between cultural identities, political economy and social/political formations. Possible areas of expertise may include the role of race/ethnicity, class, gender and sexualities within digital cultures; civic media; screen studies; and transnational and diasporic social justice movements.

/Job Responsibilities: /The successful candidate will be expected to teach three or four of the following core undergraduate classes offered by the department: Introduction to Media Studies, Multi-Media Storytelling, Media History, Cultural Industries, Civic Media, Media Theory & Criticism, Media Research, as well as courses in their area of research interest that would contribute to the overall direction of the major. The expected teaching load for this position at USF is two 4-unit courses per semester with an additional third course every fourth semester (2-2-2-3 over two years). In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the Media Studies program and curriculum development, perform service for the department and college, as well as maintain an active research agenda that engages students when possible.

/Minimum Qualifications:/ A PhD in media studies, communication, cultural studies, or a closely related field is required by the start of the appointment (no later than August 2017). A strong record of teaching at the university level, evidence of scholarship, and an understanding of and commitment to supporting the mission of the University of San Francisco are required.

Applications must be submitted online at http://gnosis.usfca.edu/search. Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), a brief writing sample (no more than 20 pages), and three letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested later in the process. Questions can be addressed to (MediaStudiesSearch /at/ usfca.edu) <mailto:(MediaStudiesSearch /at/ usfca.edu)>. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 10, 2016.

/The University of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The university does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or 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), disability, or other bases prohibited by law, and will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. We particularly encourage minority and women applicants for all positions. /





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