[ecrea] Two faculty positions at the U of Virginia

This is a reminder and an update about two job openings in the Dept. of 
Media Studies at the University of Virginia.

Key dates:
- November 8 is the date for priority consideration to the open topic 
position
- December 9 is the date for priority consideration to the position 
specializing in media and the African American experience

The two positions will remain open until filled. To be considered for 
both positions, candidates must submit two applications.

Kevin Driscoll
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Media Studies
University of Virginia

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African American and/or African Diaspora Experience, Assistant or 
Associate Professor
http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80103

The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) 
at the University of Virginia 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.

This position is part of a larger University of Virginia hiring 
initiative in the Global South that seeks to foster inter-disciplinary 
and cross-disciplinary teaching and research. The candidate hired will 
be appointed for the first two years as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow with 
the Institute of Humanities and Global Cultures, an appointment that 
will provide one course release per year.

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) <mailto:(mediastudiessearch /at/ gmail.com)>

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and 
letters of reference by December 9, 2016. The position remains open 
until filled. Questions regarding the application process may be sent to 
the Search Committee Chair: (ab4vs /at/ virginia.edu) <mailto:(ab4vs /at/ virginia.edu)>.

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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Open Topic Media Studies, Assistant or Association Professor
http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80106

The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) 
at the University of Virginia seeks to hire 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.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to 
Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, Chair of Search Committee, 
(uvamdst /at/ gmail.com)/ <http://(uvamdst /at/ gmail.com)/>.

The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Women, 
Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.


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