[ecrea] faculty position announcement - Media Studies - American University of Beirut

Faculty position: Media Studies

The Media Studies Program in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology 
and Media Studies at the American University of Beirut invites 
applications at the assistant professor level to begin August 15, 2017.

Media Studies is a newly established and growing program that currently 
offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, and is seeking a scholar 
trained in critical, humanistic or social scientific approaches broadly 
conceived. We are seeking candidates with research and teaching 
interests in any number of areas of expertise, including, but not 
limited to, digital media, media and development, political economy and 
media industries, or those who expand our current offerings.

While a research agenda based in the Middle East is desirable, we also 
encourage applications by candidates who can demonstrate the relevance 
of their current or future work to the region.

Applicants must have completed their PhD by August 2017. The appointment 
is for an initial period of four years with opportunities for renewal 
and advancement. The usual teaching load is not more than 5 courses a 
year. The language of instruction is English.

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vita, a writing 
sample, and a list of three references. Application materials should be 
sent directly to:

Nadia El Cheikh, Dean

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

American University of Beirut

c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8^th Floor

New York, NY 10017-2303, USA

Or

Nadia El Cheikh, Dean

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

American University of Beirut

P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh

Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon

Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to: 
(as_dean /at/ aub.edu.lb) <mailto:(as_dean /at/ aub.edu.lb)>

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For best 
consideration, please submit all required credentials by October 15, 2016.

For more information on this position, please visit 
http://www.aub.edu.lb/fas/pages/academic-employment.aspx

The American University of Beirut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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