[ecrea] new visiting professor post at Central European University

The Visual Studies Platform at CEU invites applications for a Visiting 
Professor in visual theory and methodology with particular emphasis on 
digital and interactive media as well as cross-media perspectives. We 
are looking for an experienced academic with a strong background in 
theoretical reflection and comparative media analysis. The successful 
candidate will offer a 2 credit MA course as part of the Visual Theory 
and Practice curriculum for 1 semester (Fall or Winter 2017/2018). The 
proposed course may include visual and media theory, digital cultures, 
history and theory of new media and web-based technologies. Candidates 
who apply are asked to identify their strengths and experiences in 
curriculum development and working with interdisciplinary graduate 
students in novel ways to accomplish curricular goals. They are also 
expected to contribute to relevant knowledge exchange initiatives with 
institutional partners outside CEU. Potential candidates are encouraged 
to check the website (www.vsp.ceu.edu) and contact VSP for more 
information at (vsp /at/ ceu.edu)

The position contributes to the core of the Visual Theory and Practice 
curriculum established by CEU’s Visual Studies Platform. VSP is an 
interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore and propose innovative 
approaches to research and teaching visual imagery in the humanities and 
social sciences and foster expertise in this field across the 
university. CEU is a graduate institution with an intellectually vivid 
and stimulating environment known for its highly motivated and diverse 
students and faculty.

Qualifications:

Applicants will be expected to provide a portfolio with evidence of:

·a PhD degree or equivalent within visual studies, digital media, new 
media, media history and theory or a related field;

·an internationally-recognized research profile in the field

·ideally three years graduate level teaching experience within visual 
theory or media studies;

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience as 
well as a dynamic and international academic environment.

How to apply?

·Applicants need to submit:

·Letter of interest

·CV

·Syllabus samples

·One-page statement of teaching philosophy

Starting date:  September 2017 / January 2018

Application deadline: 15 April 2017, until the position is filled.

Review of applications will begin in April 2017 and continue until the 
position is filled.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Anna Orosz, VSP Coordinator 
((vsp /at/ ceu.edu) <mailto:(vsp /at/ ceu.edu)> ).

Please send your complete application package to: (advert /at/ ceu.edu) 
<mailto:(advert /at/ ceu.edu)>  - including job code in subject line: 2017/041.

CEU is an equal opportunity employer.

About CEU

Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive 
university specializing in the social sciences and humanities, public 
policy and management. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the 
United States and Hungary. CEU’s mission is to promote academic 
excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement, in order to 
contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern 
Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other emerging democracies 
throughout the world. CEU offers both Master’s and doctoral programs, 
and enrolls more than 1400 students from 100 countries. The teaching 
staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty, from over 40 
countries, and a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around 
the world. The language of instruction is English.

For more information please visit www.ceu.edu <http://www.ceu.edu>

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