[Commlist] Open Rank Positions at Department of Media and Visual Arts, Koç University, Istanbul

Koç University, Department of Media and Visual Arts has two open rank, 
tenure-track positions: 1) Computational Social Sciences, 2) Interaction 
Design

*1. Computational Social Sciences/Data Science*

We are looking for scholars specializing in computational social 
sciences or data science. Areas of expertise include critical data 
studies, social media research, natural language processing.
The ideal candidate should have applied experience in programming 
languages such as Laravel, Python, R. Prior experience of participation 
in interdisciplinary projects focusing on communication processes, 
critical algorithm studies, culture industries, and emerging media/ 
Related areas are also desirable. Awareness of and scholarly investment 
in how identity and social inequalities intersect with algorithms and 
big data is necessary.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or 
graduate courses and is expected to have an active research agenda. At 
the time of employment, candidates should have a PhD. We especially 
encourage applications from candidates whose research agenda is 
interdisciplinary. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and 
experience.
Koç University is a foundation-funded, non-profit institution located in 
Istanbul, Turkey. The university is committed to the pursuit of 
excellence in both research and teaching. The medium of instruction is 
English. MAVA at Koç University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum 
that emphasizes media studies, communications theory, media/arts 
management, film, production, visual and interaction design.
Applicants can submit applications electronically via 
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15515

Deadline for submission of applications is 23 December 2019

- Cover letter summarizing research and teaching approach and goals
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three reference letters


*2. Interaction Design: *

Applicants should have a PhD in interaction design or a related field 
(product design, communication design, user experience design, and HCI) 
and have teaching and research track record in any one of the following 
areas:

-design (product design, visual communication design, user experience 
design, architecture or similar),
-engineering and sciences (computer science, human computer interaction, 
electrical engineering,  or similar),
-social sciences (psychology, sociology, cognitive science or similar)

We are looking for an innovative and dedicated applicant who will 
strengthen the research and teaching profiles of the department 
nationally and internationally as well as contributing to Koç 
University’s core activities in the areas of research, teaching and 
supervision, talent development and knowledge exchange.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach two undergraduate 
and/or graduate courses, have an active research agenda, as well as to 
contribute and collaborate effectively in our research and teaching 
community.  Applicants with interdisciplinary research agenda and the 
ones who combine knowledge of design theory, methods and research 
techniques are highly encouraged. Salary is commensurate with 
qualifications and experience.
Koç University is a foundation-funded, non-profit institution located in 
Istanbul, Turkey. The university is committed to the pursuit of 
excellence in both research and teaching. The medium of instruction is 
English. MAVA at Koç University offers an interdisciplinary curriculum 
that emphasizes media studies, communications theory,  media/arts 
management, film,production, visual communication and interaction design.

Applicants can submit applications electronically via 
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/15514

Deadline for submission of applications is 23 December 2019

- Cover letter summarizing research and teaching approach and goals
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three reference letters


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