[ecrea] Department of Media Studies at University of Virginia opening for tenure-track Assistant Professor in media studies and media policy (digital media, impacts of online social media, and global media policy)

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The Department of Media Studies ( _http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu_ 
<_http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu/_> ) at the University of 
Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor, appointment 
beginning August 25, 2013. The successful candidate must have a PhD (or 
be ABD with expected completion of June 2013), evidence of innovative 
and effective teaching, and excellent research promise in the 
interdisciplinary areas of media studies and media policy. Desired areas 
of specialization include digital media, impacts of online social media, 
and global media policy.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA ( 
_https://jobs.virginia.edu_ <_https://jobs.virginia.edu/_> ), search on 
posting number 0610689, and electronically attach the following: a cover 
letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching 
experience, and a curriculum vitae.

*Also, under separate cover by e-mail please arrange for three (3) 
confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research excellence 
to be sent to:*

Professor Bruce Williams, Chair of Search Committee, 
_mediapolicysearch@virginia.edu_

For priority consideration please submit all application materials and 
letters of reference by November 1, 2012. The position will remain open 
until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Judy 
McPeak, _UVamediasearch@virginia.edu_, 434-243-8855.

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 
Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are 
encouraged to apply.