[Commlist] Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology at the University of Oregon (Portland campus)

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Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology

Details and application: 
http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/524127/assistant-professor-of-immersive-media-psychology

The University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication 
invites applications for a tenure track position for an Assistant 
Professor in Immersive Media Psychology to begin in fall 2020.

We seek an individual whose research, expertise and skills in 
virtual/augmented/extended reality and media psychology will create 
innovative, interdisciplinary research exploring the cognitive 
implications of immersive technologies in the context of communication. 
This person's doctoral training may come from the fields of 
communications, psychology, information science, and/or human-computer 
interaction, with a research agenda focused on the uses, experiences, 
and the effects of immersive media. This person will be qualified to 
lead innovative, grant-funded research teams to advance theory and 
bridge knowledge and practice.

This individual will provide graduate students in our Media Studies PhD 
program with strong theoretical orientation on the role and impact of 
immersive media from a psychological perspective, and will also be 
prepared to offer courses that bridge academia and practice, teaching 
undergraduates and professional masters students techniques for 
immersive world-building and/or immersive story-telling grounded in an 
understanding of uses and psychological effects of the medium. We seek a 
scholar who can address enduring questions of human communication in the 
context of immersive media, who can help develop new curriculum that 
further positions the SOJC as a thought leader in immersive media, and 
whose expertise is also cognizant of emerging industry trends.

This position will be based at the University of Oregon's Portland 
campus and will take a leading role in supporting and shaping the Oregon 
Reality (OR) Lab. Faculty members at UO Portland gain unique research 
opportunities based on our "urban laboratory" environment and our 
proximity to a tremendous variety of technology and creative firms.

This person will teach up to three courses per year for graduate 
students in the Strategic Communication and Multimedia Journalism 
programs in Portland, along with at least one course per year in the 
undergraduate public relations sequence and/or graduate programs on the 
Eugene campus. Specific courses to be taught may include research 
methods for Strategic Communication and Public Relations; media theory; 
and special topics courses in immersive media for strategic 
communication and journalistic storytelling.

Candidates whose research programs focus on uses of immersive media with 
respect to marginalized communities and/or in multicultural contexts are 
especially encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who integrate 
technological skills with an ongoing program of research and who 
demonstrate excellence in teaching diverse students at the graduate and 
undergraduate levels.

Department or Program Summary

The School of Journalism and Communication is an ACEJMC-accredited 
program with a century-long history at the University of Oregon, which 
is a comprehensive research university and a member of the Association 
of American Universities (AAU). Our program thrives as a journalism and 
communication school known for innovation, ethics, and action. We offer 
four undergraduate concentrations (in Advertising, Journalism, Media 
Studies, and Public Relations), four professional and academic master’s 
programs, and a doctoral program in Media Studies

Minimum Requirements

PhD in Communication, Psychology, Information Science, human-computer 
interaction, or a related field in hand by time of appointment; 
demonstrated potential for teaching and research excellence; and a 
record of scholarly accomplishments that include publication in high 
quality academic journals in communication, psychology and/or related 
fields.

Preferred Qualifications

Competitive applicants will have an established research profile, peer 
reviewed publications, external funding experience, and a proven record 
of teaching experience, along with skills and experience that bridge 
research and practice in the field of immersive media (VR/AR/XR and/or 
360 degree video).

About the University

The University of Oregon is one of only two Pacific Northwest members of 
the Association of American Universities and holds the distinction of a 
“very high research activity” ranking in the Carnegie Classification of 
Institutions of Higher Education. The UO enrolls more than 20,000 
undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students representing all 50 states and 
nearly 100 countries. The University of Oregon is guided by a diversity 
framework that involves a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 
or all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. In 
recent years, the university has increased the diversity of its student 
body while raising average GPAs and test scores for incoming students. 
The UO’s 295-acre campus features state-of-the art facilities in an 
arboretum setting within the traditional homelands of the Kalapuya 
people. The UO is located in Eugene, a vibrant city of 157,000 with a 
wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, a pleasant climate, and a 
community engaged in environmental and social concerns. The campus is 
within easy driving distance of the Pacific Coast, the Cascade 
Mountains, and Portland.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to 
eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and 
paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit 
http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. 
The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does 
not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran 
and disability status. The University is committed to providing 
reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 
To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, 
please contact us at (uocareers /at/ uoregon.edu) 
<mailto:(uocareers /at/ uoregon.edu)> or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national 
or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran 
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in 
all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title 
IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO 
policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of 
Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact 
information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on 
the statement of non-discrimination.

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an 
annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. 
The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at 
http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.


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