[Commlist] job posting: Scholar-In-Residence in Media Studies, CU Boulder

*Scholar-In-Residence in Media Studies*

The Department of Media Studies (MDST) in the College of Media, 
Communication and Information at the University of Colorado Boulder 
seeks a scholar-in-residence in media studies with a particular emphasis 
in critical environmental studies. The successful candidate will 
demonstrate excellence in research and a commitment to contributing to 
our interdisciplinary undergraduate and graduate programs. The position 
is expected to begin in August 2019.

We will consider applicants with various research interests in critical 
media studies, although preference will be given to the following areas:


+ The material and ethical implications of media 
practice/technology/consumption forenvironmental sustainability.

+The role of digital culture, emergent media forms, art and design in 
shaping current debates about the ecological crisis and disaster relief.

+Relationship between intersectionality (race, gender, class, sexuality, 
etc.) and ecomedia research.

A PhD in Media Studies is required; a terminal degree (JD or MFA) in 
another discipline will also be considered. Qualified candidates will 
have an active research agenda, a proven record of teaching excellence, 
and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations. The 
selected candidate will teach two courses each semester in a variety of 
media-related topics with a possibility to develop a course in the 
candidate’s own area of research expertise.

The Department of Media Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder 
offers a dynamic program of study that emphasizes the creative and 
analytical skills needed to operate in a complex media environment and 
to gain a deep understanding of the history and development of various 
means and forms of communication. We teach courses in media history; 
media activism; globalization and culture; Postcolonialism and 
decoloniality; media and religion; disruptive media entrepreneurship; 
media and human rights; popular culture, gender, race, class, and 
sexuality; media and food politics; audience studies, among many others. 
We offer an exciting Master’s degree in Media and Public Engagement and 
a well-ranked PhD program in media studies which celebrates its 30th 
anniversary in 2019.

The College of Media Communication and Information, established in 2015, 
is the first new college on the CU-Boulder campus in 53 years. CMCI 
prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a 
focus on innovation and creativity. The College prepares students to be 
leaders in our ever-changing information society. Our students and 
faculty think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and 
create culture that transcends convention. CMCI strives to be a 
community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity, and 
inclusion. We seek candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate 
understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented 
in higher education. We welcome applications from racial and ethnic 
minorities, ciswomen, non-normative genders and sexualities, persons 
with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of 
marginalization.

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The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to 
building a diverse workforce. Benefits include domestic partners and 
health insurance coverage for hormone replacement therapy (for more, see 
http://www.colorado.edu/ glbtqrc/resources/cu-and-state-policies). 
Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for 
individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 
(hr-ADA /at/ colorado.edu) <mailto:(hr-ADA /at/ colorado.edu)>.

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*Special Instructions to Applicants:*

Candidates must submit the following:

1.Cover letter outlining interest in the position and research and 
teaching interests

2.Curriculum Vitae

3.Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4.An example of scholarly and/or creative work.

5.Three letters of reference

Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the 
position is filled. To ensure full consideration, applicants should 
submit all materials by April 10, 2019.

Application page: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=16540

<http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5165-8871>



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