[ecrea] Tenure Track Position in Media Studies at University of San Francisco

Tenure Track Position in Media Studies: Media Theory and Criticism



The Department of Media Studies at the University of San Francisco seeks 
a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Media Studies with expertise in 
media/cultural theory, aesthetics, and the critical analysis of popular 
culture. Areas of research may include, among others, television 
studies, film studies, popular music studies, game studies.



The appointment will begin Fall 2014. As well as teaching courses in 
their area of specialty, applicants will teach at least two core Media 
Studies class such as Introduction to Media Studies, Media Institutions, 
Media Theory and Criticism, or Media Audiences and Research.



Applicants should have an earned Ph.D. degree in Media Studies, 
Communication, Cultural Studies, or a very closely related field by 
August 31, 2014. Applicants should have evidence of excellence in 
teaching as well as a research track record with potential for national 
impact. Teaching load for a tenure track assistant professor is two 
four-unit classes for three semesters, followed by three four 
unit-classes for one semester (a 2-2-2-3 rotation).



To Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum 
vitae, graduate transcripts, evidence of teaching ability (including two 
sample syllabi, student evaluations, and a statement of teaching 
philosophy), and three current letters of recommendation to 
https:gnosis.usfca.edu/search. All of these elements should be submitted 
electronically in PDF format. Any questions can be sent to 
(MediaTheorySearch /at/ usfca.edu).

Any remaining elements that cannot be submitted electronically should be 
mailed to:

Media Theory and Criticism Search Committee
c/o Dorothy Kidd
Media Studies Department
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 9417-1080
U.S.A.

Applications must be received by December 15, 2013 in order to ensure 
full consideration.

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the 
world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant 
academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in 
their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, 
small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is 
San Francisco’s first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps 
ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change 
the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.



The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of 
higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, 
educational services and academic programs on the basis of an 
individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national 
origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 
marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) 
and disability, and the other bases prohibited by law. The University 
reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under 
the law.

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Bernadette Barker-Plummer, Ph.D.,
Professor and Chair,
Media Studies Department,
University of San Francisco,
2130 Fulton Street,
San Francisco, CA 94118