[ecrea] Job Opening: Digital Media Studies, San Diego State University

*Tenure-track Faculty in Digital Media Studies*

*School of Journalism and Media Studies | San Diego State University*


*Applications:* Review of application materials will begin *September 1,
2015*, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
apply via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/30303).


The School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in digital
media studies, specifically a critical theorist of digital media with an
emphasis on race, ethnicity, or other identity markers, at the level of
assistant professor, to start August 2016.

*Responsibilities:* The successful candidate will be able to teach in
the long term across the undergraduate curriculum in media studies. The
immediate teaching need, in rank order, is for coverage of courses in
principles of media studies, media technology and society, and creative
uses of emerging media. The faculty member will be expected to create a
new undergraduate course on media and culture as defined by race,
ethnicity, and other identity markers. The faculty member also is
expected to have a scholarly research agenda in digital media studies
(broadly defined) and significant digital media production skills. The
faculty member will participate in the University’s designated Area of
Excellence for Digital Humanities and Global Diversity as a scholar of
digital media who takes a critical/cultural approach to the exploration
of human experiences as differentiated by race, ethnicity, and other
identity markers. This hire will also provide service to the School and
to academic and professional media communities.

*Required Qualifications:* An earned doctorate in media studies, mass
communication, communication, or a related field is required by the
position start date. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to
excellence in both teaching, and research, in line with SDSU’s
teacher-scholar model. Evidence or promise of a strong research agenda
in digital media studies (broadly defined) is required. Relevant
professional work experience in digital media is strongly preferred.

*Rank and Salary:* This is a tenure-track faculty position at the
assistant professor level. Appointment to the position requires that the
candidate’s doctoral degree be earned by the appointment start date in
August 2016. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

*Applications:* Review of application materials will begin *September 1,
2015*, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should
apply via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/30303). All additional
inquiries should be addressed to:

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*Noah Arceneaux, Ph.D.*

*Associate Professor and Chair, Media Studies Search Committee*

*School of Journalism and Media Studies*

*San Diego State University*

*5500 Campanile Drive*

*San Diego CA 92182-4561*

*(noah.arceneaux /at/ sdsu.edu) <mailto:(noah.arceneaux /at/ sdsu.edu)>*

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.

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