[ecrea] Job position in Interactive Media

The Department of Communication at the University of Haifa invites 
applications from outstanding candidates for an open-rank position in 
the field of interactive media.*  The Department of Communication  
currently offers single and double major B.A. programs in theoretical 
communication studies, a research M.A. and Ph.D. programs, as well as a 
M.A. in strategic communications. Faculty in the department study and 
teach the meanings and effects of communication in an age of evolving 
technologies and cultures, using a variety of methodological approaches.

We seek applicants whose research addresses the contemporary media 
landscape, with an emphasis upon interactive media broadly defined 
(e.g., social media, gaming, big data).  Preference will be given to 
candidates that have completed a post-doctorate and can teach both 
theoretical and applied courses in interactive media, and hence 
practical experience in the field will be considered an advantage.

Only candidates that are expected to have completed their Ph.D. by 
October 2015 will be considered. While a Ph.D. in communication is 
preferred, excellent candidates in related fields will also be 
considered.   The language of instruction at the University of Haifa is 
Hebrew, but a period of adjustment is an option.

Applications should be submitted by email no later than October 7, 2014 
to: Prof. Yariv Tsfati, ((ytsfati /at/ com.haifa.ac.il) ) with the heading 
"Interactive Media Faculty Search" and should include the following 
documents:

1) A complete curriculum vitae, including an academic biography that 
describes the candidate's current research interests and future research 
plan;

2) A brief description of three potential courses in the field of 
interactive media;

3) A list of three references. (Please do not send letters until 
requested by the committee.);

4) Copies of selected recent publications.

Applicants will be informed by October 30, 2014 as to the status of 
their submission.  Candidates who qualify can expect a final decision by 
the end of January.  The appointment will begin on October 1, 2015.



* Pending funding.



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