[ecrea] Position Announcement: Media and Screen Studies, Northeastern University

The College of Arts, Media, and Design at Northeastern University is
planning to reconfigure its Cinema Studies program to become a program
of Media and Screen Studies. We seek an exceptional candidate with
demonstrated commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service
to join our program as a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor
beginning Fall 2012. Our proposed courses examine the historical, social
and political contexts of media forms and texts, as well as a range of
critical and theoretical approaches.

We are looking for a new colleague with research expertise in technology
and culture with specialization in one or more of the following areas:
the critical analysis of digital, network, and mobile media
technologies; the social impact of new technologies, the transition from
print to digital media, the social construction of technology, how the
emergence of digital, networked, and mobile communication has impacted
existing media and institutions, or the ways that digital platforms are
impacting everyday lives (including representation and identity).
Applications from outstanding candidates in other related areas will
also be considered.

All candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Media Studies or a related field
by August 2012. Successful applicants will also have a demonstrated
commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in higher education.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a
writing sample (no more than 30 pages), evidence of teaching
effectiveness, and the names and contact information of three
references.All applications are online.To apply, visit the College
website, _http://www.northeastern.edu/camd_, and click on Faculty
Positions, #114386.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by December
30, 2011.



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