[ecrea] Two positions: Global Communications, The American University of Paris

Two positions: Global Communications, The American University of Paris

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The Department of Global Communications at The American University of 
Paris**invites applications for two full-time positions at the rank of 
Assistant Professor.

Candidates with cross-cultural expertise in one of the following areas 
are of particular interest to the department:

- Critical studies of digital age culture industries & consumption: 
gaming, music, internet of things, branding, advertising, PR, 
journalism, fashion, and visual media. Excellent scholarship with 
industry experience ideal.

- Emerging technologies, mobile platforms and social media for social 
movements, non-profit and political communications. Combination of 
scholarly research and practical field experience highly desirable.

- Critical big data, algorithmic cultures, including data mining, 
predictive analytics, digital archiving, sousveillance/surveillance and 
locative media; digital research methods. Combination of scholarly 
research and practical field experience highly desirable.

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Qualifications:** Ph.D. in Communications, Media studies, or a related 
discipline by time of appointment (August 1, 2017, pending final 
budgetary approval). Proven capacity for excellent, engaged teaching 
committed to student learning within a liberal arts context. Solid 
training in communication and media studies methods and theories. 
Familiarity with liberal arts education, learning objectives, skill 
development (critical thinking, information literacy, writing in the 
disciplines, etc.) and assessment is highly desirable. Strong research 
and publication potential. Ability in at least two languages and a 
capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment a strong plus. Ability 
to speak French is recommended but not required.

European Union citizenship or legal right to work in France, while 
helpful, is not necessary at the time of application.  While the 
University can provide assistance in applying for working and residency 
rights for spouses and partners, candidates should be aware that this 
process can be lengthy and results cannot be guaranteed.

We invite and encourage women and underrepresented populations to apply.

The University is an equal opportunity employer for whom diversity is an 
essential source of vitality and strength.

The Institution: ** Founded in 1962, The American University of Paris 
(AUP) is a small, undergraduate and Masters degree-granting institution 
with a Liberal Arts core, dedicated to the advancement of the Arts & 
Sciences in an international and multicultural environment. AUP brings 
together the values of the American higher education system with its 
location in Paris and Europe. AUP is accredited in the United States of 
America by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States 
Association of Colleges and Schools. AUP has cooperative agreements with 
several North American and European universities.

The Department:Dedicated to the international and comparative study of 
communications, media and culture, the department houses two 
undergraduate majors, one in Global Communications and one in 
Journalism, an undergraduate minor in Cultural Anthropology and one in 
Political Communications and a dynamic MA program in Global 
Communications offering additional MA tracks in Development 
Communications, Visual & Material Culture and Fashion. The department 
has 10 full-time faculty, 8 part-time faculty, 140 undergraduate majors 
and 80 graduate students.

www.aup.edu/academics/departments/communications

www.aup.edu/academics/graduate/global-communications

Responsibilities:Full-time teaching consists of six courses per year 
(3/3). Teaching responsibilities range from introductory undergraduate 
core courses in Communications and Media Studies to MA courses 
including: global digital media, social movements and civil society, 
development communications, transnational flows of identity and cultural 
value, critical cultural studies in branding, museums and fashion. 
Ability to teach research methods courses a plus. Possibility of 
teaching courses in the candidate's research area. Commitment to 
scholarship, excellence in teaching, integrative learning, curricular 
development & innovation, student advising and university service 
required. We seek engaged teacher-scholars and have high expectations of 
teaching and scholarly research for promotion. AUP follows an American 
model of academic promotion (Assistant, Associate, Professor).

Applications:**Please submit a single PDF dossier including: curriculum 
vitae, cover letter, statement of pedagogical philosophy with evidence 
of teaching effectiveness, statement of research interests and writing 
samples of recent scholarship to: (comsearch /at/ aup.edu) 
<mailto:(comsearch /at/ aup.edu)>

Three letters of reference should be sent electronically to 
(comsearch /at/ aup.edu) <mailto:(comsearch /at/ aup.edu)>or, if preferred, by mail to:

Chair, Global Communications Search Committee

The Office of the Provost

The American University of Paris

5, boulevard de la Tour Maubourg

75007 Paris FRANCE

Applications MUST be sent electronically in PDF format.

Applications should be received by November 25, 2016** for full 
consideration.

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