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[Commlist] Job Posting: open-rank position in Communication Policy, Technology and Democracy (American University)

Thu Dec 15 17:10:41 GMT 2022




The School of Communication (SOC) at American University in Washington, D.C., have just posted a new job opening in “Communication Policy, Technology and Democracy” <https://apply.interfolio.com/118579> (Assistant, Associate, or Full) with a start date of August 1, 2023. Applicants should have a PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or a related field.

This open-rank position will be part of the American University leadership on policy and digital platforms and will connect several schools.  The School of Communication seeks a collaborative leader who will work across disciplines, including AU’s prominent law school, and with peers in computer science, and possibly with industry.

Critical and intersectional approaches that examine social inequalities and the exercise of power are particularly welcome. Women, underrepresented individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans of the armed forces are encouraged to apply.

Position description: https://apply.interfolio.com/118579 <https://apply.interfolio.com/118579>

*American University: School of Communication*

*Location - *Washington, D.C.

*Open Date - *Dec 06, 2022

*Qualifications - *The ideal candidate is a recognized or rapidly emerging thought leader in the area of information and communication law and policy, with a focus on Internet-based platforms and infrastructures, and emerging media, especially as tied to democracy and governance. Scholarship is expected to have clear implications for policy – whether for federal agencies, international treaty organizations, Internet and/or platform governance, standard-setting organizations, NGOs, or other major sites of governance and policy. The candidate should already have a solid publication track record in scholarly venues, whether in books or articles.

The successful candidate will be invited to participate in several university research centers, such as the Internet Governance Lab, the Center for Media and Social Impact, and the law school’s programs on Information Justice and Intellectual Property and on Tech, Law, and Security. A track record of raising funds for research (and eventually for centers) is ideal.

This position will be integral to the PhD and Master’s programs. The position has an administrative appointment in the Communication Studies division at SOC, which houses a competitive doctoral program, a MA in Media, Technology and Democracy, and a research-focused undergraduate program. A passion for mentoring future scholars and strong teaching skills are essential.


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