[ecrea] Department of Media Studies - University of Virginia vacancies

The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) 
at the University of Virginia currently has two tenure track positions 
open.  Please see full posting details online at (jobs /at/ virginia.edu).

The first, seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured 
Associate Professor. We welcome applicants specializing in media and the 
African American experience or media and African and/or African Diaspora 
studies, with a preference given to those in the first area. The 
appointment begins with the fall term of 2017, with an anticipated start 
date of July 25, 2017. The successful candidate at the assistant 
professor level must have a Ph.D or be ABD with expected completion by 
May; show evidence of research promise in the field of media studies; 
and demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective teaching. 
Associate professor candidates must have an outstanding publication 
record of innovative research in media studies and proven teaching 
excellence. In either case, the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D at 
the time of appointment.
To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA 
(https://jobs.virginia.edu), search for posting number 0619561, and 
electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that 
describes research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, 
and contact information for three references. Also, separately by 
e-mail, please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of 
recommendation that speak to research excellence be sent to: Professor 
Aniko Bodroghkozy, Search Committee Chair at this address: 
(mediastudiessearch /at/ gmail.com)
For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and 
letters of reference by November 1, 2016. The position remains open 
until filled. Questions regarding the application process may be sent to 
the Search Committee Chair: (ab4vs /at/ virginia.edu).
The second position is a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor 
with an appointment to begin July 25, 2017. The successful candidate at 
the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D or be ABD with expected 
completion by May; show evidence of research promise in the field of 
media studies; and demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective 
teaching. Associate professor candidates must have an outstanding 
publication record of innovative research in media studies and proven 
teaching excellence. In either case, the successful candidate must hold 
a Ph.D at the time of appointment. The research specializations for this 
position are open. Candidates should be well versed in theories and 
methods that would complement current departmental strengths in gender, 
global media, technology, and policy.
To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA 
(https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0619564, and 
electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that 
describes research agenda and teaching experience, and a curriculum 
vitae. Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to 
research excellence will be requested of candidates continuing on to the 
second round.
For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by 
November 8, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.
The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires 
prior to making a final offer of employment.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 
employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are 
encouraged to apply.

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