Faculty openings listed below are taken directly from posts to the CULTSTUD-L list. Please use the contact information given with each announcement to verify that the position in question is still available.
Arizona State University West
Department of Communication Studies
The ASU Department of Communication Studies, located at the west campus in Phoenix, plays an integral role in Arizona State University's multi-campus research and teaching mission. One of several ASU departments offering communication degrees, Communication Studies is strongly committed to interdisciplinary scholarship, methodological diversity, a collegial environment, the blending of liberal arts and human services traditions, and a rigorous undergraduate education. The department benefits from its location on an intimate campus (7,500 students) with excellent library and faculty support services as well as access to the vast resources of the larger ASU system of campuses.
The department services approximately 300 undergraduate majors and 50 M.A. students and employs 13 full-time scholar-teachers. Undergraduates develop competencies in relational interaction, diversity, media literacy, public influence processes, critical/rhetorical inquiry, diversity, and social organizations. The M.A. program focuses on advocacy across traditional communication contexts.
The new Chair will foster interdisciplinary research, lead the expansion of academic programs, and help the department cultivate entrepreneurial activity. The Chair provides leadership to faculty and staff and represents the interests of the department to the dean, university administration, and external community. Recruitment and retention of a diverse student population and expansion of community partnerships are also expected activities. Other areas of responsibility include budget development, management and maintenance, personnel decisions, faculty and program development, and review and assessment.
As a full professor in the Department of Communication Studies, the Chair is expected to teach and continue a focused program of research.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; area of specialization must be in a disciplinary or interdisciplinary area that supports the department's scholarly foci; a nationally recognized record of research; a record of teaching, service, and academic leadership commensurate with appointment as full professor.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Record of experience as a department chair or other administrative position of like or higher level of responsibility; experience developing partnerships with community agencies; demonstrated record of entrepreneurship and/or successful acquisition of external funds; experience in the development of research centers or institutes; evidence of serious and meaningful engagement with a diverse population of students and faculty; experience working with interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary issues and environments.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2006; if not filled the 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed.
Application Procedure: Send letter of application; curriculum vita; and names and contact information for five references. Address all correspondence to: Communication Studies, College of Human Services, Arizona State University, PO Box 37100, Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100. ATTN: Patricia Bellew. We cannot accept electronic applications. AA/EOE. Background check is required for employment.
posted to the list: 15 Sep 2006
Babson College
Media Studies
The History and Society Division at Babson College invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant level in Media Studies. We seek a colleague trained in critical media studies with research and teaching interests that may include: representation and identity, political economy, globalization, history, audience research, and/or interests that are centered on specific media, e.g., television, radio, popular music or new media. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses of his/her choice.
Candidates should also be prepared to teach enthusiastically in one of the division's first year Foundation Program courses. Presently the following foundation courses are offered: "Crises in Citizenship and Community" explores the challenges that individuals face as they struggle to exercise personal agency in the face of social, cultural, political, economic, and historical structures; and "Memories, Stories, Histories: Constructing Self in the 20th Century" investigates the social and psychological construction, destruction and reconstruction of identity in the 20th century. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. Babson College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
Letter of application, c.v., writing sample and letters of reference should be sent to Professor Kevin Bruyneel, Chair, Media Studies Search Committee, c/o Sheila Dinsmoor, Division Coordinator, History and Society Division, Babson College, Babson Park, MA 02457.
Application deadline is November 1, 2006.
posted to the list: 6 Sep 2006
Claremont Graduate University
Departments of History and Cultural Studies
The Departments of History and Cultural Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities at Claremont Graduate University invite applications and nominations for an advanced assistant or associate professor position, half in the History Department and half in the Cultural Studies Department. The position will commence in Fall 2007. A PhD is required.
The successful candidate must be able to teach in nineteenth and twentieth-century European history and cultural studies including one or more of the following desired specializations: colonial/postcolonial history, the history of human rights, or comparative/transnational history.
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in history but we will consider candidates with other degrees that are strongly grounded in historical methodologies as well as cultural studies and other transdisciplinary perspectives. The successful applicant will have solid teaching experience and a demonstrably strong record of publications. The successful applicant will teach graduate seminars in cultural studies and history in addition to advising, mentoring, and providing professional development training for MA and PhD students
Please submit a letter of application, c.v., writing sample (20 pages maximum), and three letters of reference-at least one of which speaks to the applicant's teaching/mentoring abilities-to: Professors Janet Farrell Brodie and Lori Anne Ferrell, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, Department of History, Claremont Graduate University, 121 E. Tenth Street, Claremont, CA 91711.
Applications must be postmarked by Nov. 20, 2006. Interviews of selected candidates will be held at the 2007 AHA conference or on the CGU campus. Please visit our website for more information about this position: http://www.cgu.edu/sah/jobs.
Claremont Graduate University, a private, free-standing graduate school, is part of the Claremont College Consortium, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to meeting its obligations under federal and state law, Claremont Graduate University is committed to increasing faculty diversity. We especially encourage underrepresented minorities to apply.
posted to the list: 26 Sep 2006
Colby-Sawyer College
Humanities Department
Position Available: Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Full-time, non-tenure track, renewable for up to five years, beginning late August 2007.
Colby-Sawyer College is looking for a new colleague to join the Humanities Department, which offers a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, an interdisciplinary major presenting communication in both a liberal arts and professional context. We seek an innovative and energetic video educator and producer to teach introductory and advanced courses in video production, scriptwriting, film theory and criticism. The ideal candidate will also have experience supervising student community-service related video projects and managing a video studio, and ability to contribute to the Liberal Education and Humanities curricula. Evidence of excellence in teaching, a record of scholarship, a strong desire to teach in an interdisciplinary context, and a philosophical consonance with Colby-Sawyer's programs and mission are all requisite. Terminal degree in a relevant discipline preferred. This full-time assistant professorship is non-tenure track, benefits-eligible, renewable for up to five years and available beginning late August 2007.
Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located in scenic Central New Hampshire, recognized for the excellence of its academic and co-curricular programs. Our faculty and staff consider it an important and welcome aspect of their jobs to get to know, encourage, inspire, and offer guidance to each of our students. Visit our website at http://www.colby-sawyer.edu to learn more about our unique teaching and learning community. Send current curriculum vitae, letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, and names and telephone numbers/e-mail addresses of four references to: Human Resources, Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH 03257. (603) 526-3740. Electronic submissions are preferred, e-mail: welcome@colby-sawyer.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately; applications received by January 15 will be given priority consideration.
posted to the list: 13 Dec 2006
DePaul University
Department of Communication
Associate or Advanced Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies and Media Studies
DePaul University, Chicago
The Department of Communication at DePaul University seeks an established scholar at the associate professor level or advanced assistant level to contribute to our growing programs in cinema studies and media studies. Successful candidates will have expertise in at least two of the following areas: documentary film and video, non-western film, cinema aesthetics, race and/or ethnicity in film, gender/sexuality in film. The Department is particularly interested in applicants who will develop curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of documentary film/video, cinema studies, and/or media studies. Experience in film/video production a plus. DePaul is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to complement the diversity of its student body. Applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching excellence, a writing sample and three letters of recommendation to: Cinema Studies and Media Studies Search Committee, Department of Communication, DePaul University, 2320 N. Kenmore Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614-3250. Review of applications will begin October 16, 2006 and continue until the position is filled.
DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university has a strong commitment to providing a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and research. The growing Department of Communication has 30 full-time faculty serving approximately 1000 undergraduate majors and 120 graduate students. The Department is strongly committed to recruiting candidates from under-represented groups; hence, we solicit applications from women and people of color. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
posted to the list: 23 Aug 2006
Florida State University
Department of Communication
The Department of Communication at Florida State University is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor who can serve our digital media production program, beginning August 2007. Applicants should be able to work in a variety of production settings including field, studio and/or on-line, working with students to create entertainment and/or public affairs programming and media products that can be distributed across a variety of media platforms. Experience with digital video cameras, lighting and audio equipment as well as post-production software including AVID and/or Final Cut Pro is necessary. Familiarity with Aftereffects, Pro Tools, Lightwave, and DVD authoring programs as well as podcasting and streaming video is a plus. Applicants that have research-based interests in digital media and/or issues of technology-mediated communication in addition to the production skills listed above are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates will be expected to teach two courses a semester, serve our theory and research based graduate program and have a defined program of research and/or creative production.
The Department of Communication currently serves a select group of undergraduate Media Production majors as well as graduate students in a Communication and Media Studies Masters and a Doctoral program in Communication. Applicants will also serve our new Graduate Certificate in Digital Video, a four course program open to graduate students from across the university. Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. by the Fall of 2007. For more information about the department see: http://comm.fsu.edu/
Candidates should apply online at http://jobs.fsu.edu (keyword: media production, job ID 20437).
Please send electronic copies of a cover letter, vita, and the names and contact information for 3 references to the following email address: DC.JobApplications@comm.fsu.edu
Review of applications will begin October 15th and continue until the position is filled.
Andy Opel, Ph.D.
Digital Media Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication
University Center, Building C, Suite 3100
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2664
DC.JobApplications@comm.fsu.edu
Florida State University offers great opportunities for development, competitive salary, collegial environment, and strong growth potential. The Florida State University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in hiring and is a Public Records Agency.
posted to the list: 12 Sep 2006
Linfield College
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Linfield College seeks anthropologist focused in both teaching and research on the mutual interactions between culture and language for full time tenure track Assistant Professor position starting Fall 2007. The ideal candidate would be broadly trained and bring to our small, combined Sociology/Anthropology program: a focus on culture theory and linguistics, especially socio-linguistics; solid grounding in ethnography; a demonstrated record of teaching excellence; and a desire to reach undergraduates in and out of the department with anthropology's global, historical, four-field perspective on humanity. East Asian focus preferred. PhD must be completed by August 15, 2007. Applicants should send letter of application describing their teaching and research interests and include a complete personal, curricular, and professional r�um� official transcripts of all college and university work (sent by registrars of the institutions attended); samples of professional or scholarly work; sample syllabi; teaching evaluations (if available); and three current letters of recommendation (placement dossier acceptable) to: Barbara Seidman, Dean of Faculty, Linfield College, 900 SE Baker, McMinnville, OR 97128-6894. Screening of applications will begin October 30, 2006, and interviewing will be conducted both at the AAA meetings in November 2006 and on campus in early December. Linfield College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and welcomes applications from women and minorities.
Linfield College, chartered by the territory of Oregon in 1858, is an independent, coeducational comprehensive college with a strong commitment to the liberal arts. The main campus is located in McMinnville, Oregon, a community of 30,000 people approximately one hour southwest of the city of Portland and one hour from the Pacific Ocean beaches. Additional information about Linfield and the Sociology/Anthropology Department may be obtained at http://www.linfield.edu.
posted to the list: 10 Aug 2006
Miami University
Women's Studies Program
The Womens Studies Program at Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Womens Studies and a Social Science, beginning in August 2007. The person appointed will teach introductory, upper-level undergraduate , and graduate courses in Womens Studies and a Social Science department: Economics, Communications, Sociology, Political Science, or Psychology. We prefer applicants whose work is interdisciplinary and focuses on transnational feminism. We are especially interested in applicants with research interests in Chicana, Latina, or South Asian studies. Ph.D. in Womens Studies or a Social Science field by August, 2007 required. Please provide a letter of application that discusses your research and teaching interests and experience, c.v., evidence of teaching excellence, and three letters of recommendation to Cheryl Johnson, Director of Womens Studies, 120 MacMillan Hall, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 45056. Applications must be received by December 1, 2006. Miami University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. A list of benefits for faculty, including their family members or same sex-domestic partners, can be found at http://www.units.muohio.edu/prs/benefits/ . For information regarding campus crime and safety, visit http://www.muohio.edu/righttoknow. Hard copy upon request.
posted to the list: 11 Oct 2006
Middlebury College
Program in American Studies
The Program in American Studies invites applications for a tenure track position in race & ethnicity in the United States beginning September 2007. Appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor (Ph.D), or Instructor (ABD). Interdisciplinary work centered in one of the following areas is particularly desirable: theories of race and ethnicity; Latino/a studies; Asian American Studies; race, ethnicity and popular culture; comparative cultural study of race and ethnicity in the United States and other regions. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential. Send letter of application with a statement of teaching interests, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, a sample of scholarly work, and three current letters of recommendation, at least two of which must speak to teaching ability, to: Michael Newbury, Director, Program in American Studies, Middlebury College, Adirondack House, Middlebury, VT 05753. All applications must be received by December 20, 2006 with review of materials to begin immediately. Middlebury College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse faculty to complement the increasing diversity of the student body.
posted to the list: 10 Oct 2006
New York University
Department of Culture and Communication
The Department of Culture and Communication at New York University seeks an assistant professor specializing in Latino media, with a particular focus on transnational and global issues. We invite applicants who situate Latin American/Latino media within local, national, and/or hemispheric cultural and historical contexts. The Department of Culture and Communication emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of media and culture and encourages candidates from a broad range of methodological approaches.
Applicants should send a cv, three letters of recommendation, and samples of their work to Marita Sturken, Search Chair, Latino Media Search Committee, Department of Culture and Communication, 239 Greene Street 7th Floor, New York NY 10003. Inquiries can be made to marita.sturken@nyu.edu, 212-992-9424.
Deadline for applications is December 1 or until position filled. NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and works actively to enhance its diversity.
For more information on the Department of Culture and Communication see: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/dcc/
posted to the list: 19 Sep 2006
Northern Arizona University
Department of Applied Indigenous Studies
Job Vacancy Announcement: Assistant Professor- Applied Indigenous Studies
Job ID: 556609
Job Description
The Department of Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a full-time, entry-level, tenure track position as an assistant professor of Applied Indigenous Studies. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Indigenous studies or related discipline at the time of appointment, and have a record of or clear potential for excellent research, teaching, and publication, as well as a documented ability to work with Indigenous students and communities. Area of specialization is open, but candidates with a specialization in Health & Well Being, Native Museum Studies, Arts and Language, Environmental Science and Traditional Knowledge are particularly encouraged to apply.
The workload includes teaching; advising and mentoring; research and/or scholarly activity; and service to the department, university and discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum requirements include Ph.D., completed by August 2007, with major training in fields related to indigenous studies. We recognize that Applied Indigenous Studies is a new, interdisciplinary field and we welcome applications from areas that might include American Indian Studies, Native American Studies, or in related fields such as anthropology, sociology, education, literature, economics, art, or science.
- Ability to teach undergraduate level and have a research agenda in Applied Indigenous Studies.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, preferably in governmental or community organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference will be given to individuals with evidence of interdisciplinary teaching ability, the potential for publication and working effectively with students, colleagues and community members from diverse cultures, especially Native American cultures in the Southwest.
- We encourage applications from candidates who are willing to utilize instructional technology, such as web-based or televised course strategies in their teaching and mentor students as they undertake internships with tribal organizations and other organizations that employ people working with Indigenous communities.
- Ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Salary: $47,000 - $50,000 depending on experience.
FSLA Status : Exempt
Application Procedure:
To apply, send cover letter describing research and teaching interests, including AIS courses that can be taught, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly work, evidence of commitment to working with a diverse university community, and three letters of reference to: Search Committee, Department of Applied Indigenous Studies, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 15020, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5020.
Application Deadline: This position will be open until further notice. Review of applications will begin on 01/05/2007.
General Information
- Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check.
- The AIS department offers the BA and BS degrees. Northern Arizona University is a 19,000 student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of 57,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. Near by are the Grand Canyon and Native American communities.
- Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Mr. Quentin K. Bowman - Martinez
Administrative Assistant
Department of Applied Indigenous Studies & Ethnic Studies
College of Social and Behavioral Science
Northern Arizona University
AIS: Social and Behavioral Sciences West (OLD CBA)
Building 70, Room 100A
P.O. Box 15020
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Visit our Website: http://www.ais.nau.edu
Ethnic Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences Building West (OLD CBA)
Building 70, Room 100
P.O. Box 15320
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
928-523-8481
FAX: 928-523-5560
Visit our Website: http://www4.nau.edu/ethnicstudies/
Email: qkb2@nau.edu
posted to the list: 26 Sep 2006
Nottingham Trent University
Media
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Creative Industries and Media Practices
£25,083 - £38,647 pa
As part of the expansion of our teaching/research base in media, we are particularly interested in expertise in one or more of the following areas: any aspect of the creative industries, media policy and management, community media practices, and digital media production. You will contribute to the teaching of the new BA (Hons) Media programme and to other programmes within the School of Arts and Humanities, as well as to the development of research projects. A developing research and publications profile is required and an interest in innovative, internationally-oriented teaching programmes is desirable. Post reference: M0455.
Confidential informal enquiries may be made to Professor Roger Bromley, Academic Team Leader on (0115) 848 6343 or via email: roger.bromley@ntu.ac.uk
Closing date: 5 January 2007. Interview date: 25 January 2007.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer: Media and Cultural Studies
£25,083 - £38,647 pa
As part of the expansion of our teaching/research base in media we are particularly interested in expertise in one or more of the following areas: cultural theory, popular music, gender and sexualities, fashion and the body, popular print media and news reporting. You will contribute to the new (2007) BA (Hons) Media programme and to other programmes within the School, as well as to the development of research projects. An established research and publications profile is required and an interest in innovative, internationally-oriented teaching programmes is desirable. Post reference: M0458
Confidential informal enquiries may be made to Professor Roger Bromley, Academic Team Leader on (0115) 848 6343 or via email: roger.bromley@ntu.ac.uk
Closing date: 5 January 2007. Interview date: 23 January 2007.
Further application details are available at http://www.ntu.ac.uk/vacancies or by telephoning (0115) 848 6522 (24 hour answer phone). Please quote appropriate Post Ref. No. when applying.
posted to the list: 30 Nov 2006
Old Dominion University
Department of Communication and Theatre Arts
The Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University invites applications for a position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor (tenure-track). Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. in Communication, Media Arts, or related disciplines, and have an established research and publication record in digital media with a broad focus in web studies and/or new media. Possible specific interests include one or more of the following areas: convergence, human-digital communication, creative industries, globalization, law and policy, and/or virtual/interactive environments. Candidates comfortable working with digital media and who possess multimedia and digital authoring skills are desirable. Candidates should be committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and are expected to participate in university/college/departmental service activities. Send a letter of application that addresses the position, a curriculum vitae, a sample publication, and the names and contact information of three references to: Dr. Jeffrey Jones, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication and Theatre Arts, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0087. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
posted to the list: 18 Sep 2006
Pennsylvania State University
Film-Video and Media Studies Department
The Film-Video and Media Studies Department in the College of Communications at Penn State invites applications for a faculty position in critical and/or cultural approaches to media studies. This tenure-track appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor and begin in August 2007. Candidates should be qualified to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. is preferred. Scholars from all relevant disciplinary perspectives are encouraged to apply.
The College of Communications is the largest ACEJMC-accredited program in the country and one of seven accredited communications programs in the Northeast. The College is home to four departments: Advertising/Public Relations; Film-Video and Media Studies; Journalism; and Telecommunications. In addition, the College offers five undergraduate majors (advertising/public relations, film-video, journalism, media studies, and telecommunications), master's degree programs in media studies and telecommunications studies, and a Ph.D. program in mass communications with four distinct and flexible tracks-media effects, political/cultural communication studies, communications law and policy, and international communication.
The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. For more information, please visit http://www.psu.edu/dept/comm/ and http://www.cbicc.org/.
To learn more about the College and this position, feel free to contact our department head: Anthony Olorunnisola, Head; Department of Film-Video and Media Studies; Phone: (814) 863-7997, Email: axo8@psu.edu.
To apply, send a letter describing qualifications, a c.v. detailing teaching and research/creative experience, and the names of three to five references to Cultural/Critical Studies Faculty Search Committee, College of Communications, Penn State, 201 Carnegie Building, Box COC, University Park, PA 16802. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
posted to the list: 5 Sep 2006
Pratt Institute
Department of English
Position Summary:
Reporting to the dean of liberal arts and sciences, the chair oversees the curriculum, faculty, and day-to-day operations of the department. In addition to an imaginative freshman English sequence, the department offers a range of courses for non-majors in literature (primarily English and American), creative writing, communications, performance, music, foreign languages, and other fields of the humanities. The chair has intellectual and administrative leadership of a faculty who value their place in a college which primarily trains undergraduate and graduate students of art, design, and architecture; these students are often highly creative, as well as academically well prepared. The chair will be a person whose vision embraces the multiple talents of his/her faculty and the multiple possibilities for curriculum and program development for the department. He or she will provide leadership for the department's role in the Critical and Visual Studies program (housed in the Department of Social Science and Cultural Studies) and for new departmental initiatives, including new degree programs at the bachelor's and master's level.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise assistant to the chair.
- Oversee teaching assignments, course scheduling, faculty searches.
- Oversee faculty evaluation and faculty development.
- Convene departmental faculty meetings.
- Oversee curriculum revision and research on new degree possibilities
- Teach one course per semester.
- Undertake divisional and Institute committee service as assigned by the dean.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experiences.
Qualifications:
Education:
Ph.D. in literature, with interests in such areas as critical theory, media/cinema studies, creative writing, cultural studies, and visual studies.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience; a record of scholarly accomplishment; prior experience in curriculum development.
Skills:
Strong administrative and interpersonal skills.
Other:
Prior administrative experience strongly preferred.
To Apply:
Submit your c.v., letter, and list of references (hard copy only, please), and notify us whether you plan to attend the MLA Convention in December, when we plan to do first interviews:
English Chair Search
Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's Office
Pratt Institute
200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
posted to the list: 1 Oct 2006
Ryerson University
School of Radio and Television Arts
Tenure-track Faculty Position
Media Theory
The ideal candidate will have a PhD or terminal degree in Media Theory or Communications, demonstrated success in media research, teaching experience at the graduate level, and an established track record in the area of media aesthetics and/or history related to at least one of the following specialties: television, radio, audio and/or new media. The successful candidate will be required to develop and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in media theory related to production aesthetics, history and communications, as well as supervise graduate students. Demonstrated knowledge of media production would be a definite asset.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement of interests, examples of work and/or reviews, and the names of three references, by January 15, 2007, to: David Tucker, Chair, School of Radio and Television Arts, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3. Tel: 416-979-5000, ext. 7005. Fax: 416-979-5246. E-mail: dtucker@ryerson.ca. The review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.
Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
posted to the list: 11 Dec 2006
Stony Brook University
Department of Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
[two openings]
Stony Brook University's Department of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with specializations in Literary/Cultural Theory and Comparative Methodology to begin Fall 2007. Required: Ph.D. completed by September 2007. Fluency in at least one language besides English. Interest and training in either film studies or cultural studies desirable. Preliminary interviews at Philadelphia MLA. Please send letter of application, vita, and dossier by November 10, 2006, to: Professor Sandy Petrey, Chair, Literary and Cultural Theory Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, 2048 Humanities Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5355. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/cjo for employment information.
Stony Brook University's Department of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies is seeking an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with specializations in Chinese Film, Culture, and Literature. Demonstrated commitment to contemporary critical theory and cultural studies and mastery of another non-English language is highly desirable. Required: Fluency in Mandarin Chinese. Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2007. Preliminary interviews at Philadelphia MLA. Please send letter of application, vita, and dossier by November 10, 2006, to: Professor Krin Gabbard, Chair of the Chinese Film, Culture, and Literature Search Committee, Department of Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, 2048 Humanities Building, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5355. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Visit http://www.stonybrook.edu/cjo for employment information.
posted to the list: 14 Sep 2006
SUNY Buffalo
Department of American Studies
The Department of American Studies at SUNY Buffalo seeks a specialist in American popular culture and media at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The search committee welcomes applicants from all interdisciplinary backgrounds related to the field, and invites transnational approaches. Entry-level applicants must be on course to complete their dissertation by August 17, 2007. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and credentials. To apply, send a CV, a writing sample of thirty or fewer pages, and three letters of recommendation to Greg Dimitriadis and Carl Nightingale Co-Chairs, Search Committee, Dept. of American Studies, 1010 Clemens Hall, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, NY 14260. Applications must be received by November 3, 2006. SUNY Buffalo is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
posted to the list: 20 Sep 2006
University of California Berkeley
Department of Ethnic Studies
Native American Studies Faculty Position
Pending budgetary approval, the Native American Studies Program within the Ethnic Studies Department at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for a fulltime, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank (job no. 1051). Geographic and substantive specializations open, but must focus on Native North America. This hire will play critical role in the Program's undergraduate and graduate missions, and will help shape curricular and intellectual direction of Program's evolution. We seek a scholar with broad and open-ended vision of NAS who engages theory at large and will contribute to and thrive in larger dialogues in Ethnic Studies and other disciplinary and interdisciplinary fields of social and cultural study, enriching both NAS and larger Berkeley and national dialogues in the process. Annual course load will include three undergraduate courses in NAS and one graduate course in Ethnic Studies for PhD students, only some of whom will conduct rese arch on Native topics. PhD required. Publications and teaching experience preferred. Applications are due by November 13, 2006, for a start date of July 1, 2007. Candidates should send letter of application, one writing sample or publication, and the names and contact information for three references to:
Search Committee Chair
Native American Studies Program
Department of Ethnic Studies
506 Barrows Hall
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA 94720-2570
posted to the list: 5 Sep 2006
University of Dundee
Contemporary Media Arts and Imaging
CHAIR OF CONTEMPORARY MEDIA ARTS & IMAGING
School of Media Arts & Imaging
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee (Scotland)
Job Reference: DJ/1595
Closing Date: 9 Feb 2007
Alongside Fine Art and Design, Media Arts & Imaging forms the new partnership of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design - part of a new University College structure, the College of Art & Design, Architecture, Engineering & Physical Sciences.
Our aspiration is to lead and explore the interaction between artists and contemporary media as a means of cultural expression - and we provide a broad range of disciplines, teaching and research activity. The School is a research-led unit cutting across art and design and offers BA (Hons) pathways in Animation, Illustration, and Time Based Art, taught Masters programmes in Animation & Visualisation, Electronic Imaging as well as Doctorate research programmes.
You'll join us, then, at a time of real change and challenge, something you'll relish as much as our students do, and you'll contribute greatly to the development of research in this School and others across DJCAD, the University and with other Universities and agencies. So you must have experience successfully mentoring doctoral students, and acting as first supervisor, along with the skills to encourage others to undertake higher studies. You must also be an established senior academic, with a recognised research portfolio - and a number of outputs suitable for the 2008 RAE and expected to achieve a grade 3/4.
In return, you'll immediately become an important part of our academic community - a community that was placed first in the UK for teaching quality in 2005, and was Scottish University of the Year 2004-2005.
More info at http://www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk/vacancies/20070209_00002-x.html
posted to the list: 17 Dec 2006
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Department of Communication
The Department of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for the position of Department Chair, with term of appointment to commence in Fall 2007. The appointment will be at the rank of full Professor, with tenure, and applicants should have scholarly credentials appropriate to that rank at a major research institution. The search is open with respect to subfield specialization and methodological orientation. We seek to hire a distinguished scholar with an outstanding record of research and publication who will be appointed to the permanent faculty and serve as Chair for an initial term of three years. The Chair is responsible for administering fiscal, personnel, and curricular matters, advocating departmental interests, and encouraging scholarly productivity. Applicants should have a record of active and continuing research, proven excellence in teaching and advising graduate and undergraduate students, the ability to work effectively with faculty and university administrators, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated leadership or administrative experience. We are a theoretically and methodologically diverse department that offers B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Communication and a B.A. degree in Journalism. The successful candidate will be a scholar who values creativity, rigorous inquiry, collegiality, and diversity, and who will contribute to the department's research profile beyond his or her term as Chair. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.
The review of applications will begin on October 2, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of application, a current c.v., sample publications, and the names of three references with contact information to: Chair Search, Department of Communication, Machmer Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 240 Hicks Way, Amherst MA 01003.
Questions can be addressed to Prof. Erica Scharrer, search committee chair, by e-mail to scharrer@comm.umass.edu or by phone at 413-545-4765. For information about the department, go to http://www.umass.edu/communication.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
posted to the list: 14 Sep 2006
University of Oklahoma
African American Studies
The Honors College of the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in African American studies. Area of specialization as well as discipline are open; all social scientists and humanists whose work focuses on some aspect of the African American experience are invited to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with an interdisciplinary background and promise of pedagogical and scholarly excellence.
Candidates must have completed their PhD by the start of the appointment (August 2007).
Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a chapter-length writing sample, should be sent to Dr. Benjamin L. Alpers, African American Studies Search Committee, Honors College, 1300 Asp Avenue, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019-6061. No electronic applications will be accepted.
The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2006, and will continue the process until the position is filled. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information regarding the University of Oklahoma and the OU Honors College, please visit the following website: http://www.ou.edu/honors/
posted to the list: 8 Sep 2006
University of Oregon
Arts & Administration Program
The University of Oregon Arts & Administration Program (AAD) seeks to fill one full time faculty position at the associate or assistant professor level. Multimedia focused research is desirable. Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) or other terminal degree required preferably in a discipline or field closely related to arts administration, such as arts management, multimedia, cultural studies, cultural economics, arts marketing and development, planning, arts education, and performing arts. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of college or university teaching excellence; experience related to multimedia, arts or cultural management; administrative responsibilities; active professional service; and strong commitment to scholarly activity and publications. The ability to secure external funds and teach in non- traditional formats is also desirable. Details of Arts & Administration faculty, students, program offerings and activities can be found at http://aad.uoregon.edu/
Responsibilities: Teach graduate courses in the area of arts management. Advise students seeking the Master's degree in Arts Management. Oversee a new multimedia management area of concentration. Direct Master's theses and projects. Teach undergraduate, university arts and letters courses such as: Art & Gender, Arts and Visual Literacy, and Art and Human Values. Maintain a line of research; participate in professional organizations; and serve on school and university committees.
Beginning salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and will range on a 1.0 base from $40,000-50,000. The UO offers an outstanding benefit package. Applicants should send letter of application, vita, official transcripts of all coursework, three current references with phone and email, a written statement about commitment and approach to arts administration (about 500 words), evidence of scholarly work and teaching.
See http://hr.uoregon.edu/jobs/ for a complete position announcement
Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2006
The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity.
Direct inquiries to:
Arts & Administration Program
Search Committee Chair, Doug Blandy
School of Architecture & Allied Arts
5230 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5230
Telephone: 541-346-3639
FAX: 541-346-3626
E-Mail: dblandy@darkwing.uoregon.edu
posted to the list: 9 Aug 2006
University of Texas
Radio-Television-Film Department
The School of Information and the Radio-Television-Film Department at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track joint-appointment position. This appointment, anticipated to start in Fall, 2007, will be made at the Assistant Professor rank with the School of Information as the home department for tenure purposes. We seek a faculty member who can bring vision and commitment to integrating the disciplines of moving image archiving and preservation with film history and cinema studies. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Texas is located in one of the fastest-growing centers of interest in film in the country. We welcome applicants who can leverage this film culture and help us envision new research possibilities and bridge traditional divides. Candidates must publish visibly, be able to obtain research funding, demonstrate excellence in teaching, and have a commitment to shaping the future of film preservation, access, and the role of film as a cultural record. We are particularly keen on faculty whose interests and expertise span the areas of film archives, digital media research, preservation, and film history and cinema studies. We prefer a focus primarily but not exclusively on the United States with respect to film studies.
Candidates must hold a doctorate degree and be capable of teaching and supervising graduate students in both the School of Information (iSchool) and the Department of Radio-Television-Film (RTF). Faculty responsibilities include teaching courses in both the iSchool and RTF (a 2+2 load is normal, but may be reduced through external funding), mentoring masters and doctoral students, serving on school and university committees, and conducting a program of research that meets national standards of excellence.
The University of Texas School of Information is ranked 7th in the nation among programs in Library and Information Studies, and #1 in the nation in the area of archives and preservation. The selected candidate would have the opportunity to contribute to the activities of the Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record and the iSchool's evolving curriculum and research programs in digital libraries and media.
The Department of Radio-Television-Film has 25 permanent faculty, approximately 950 undergraduate majors & 150 graduate students pursuing Ph.D., M.A. or M.F.A. degrees. RTF offers courses in film & television studies, international communication, telecommunication technology & policy, gender & sexuality, & ethnic issues in communication, film & video production, and screenwriting.
Review of applications will begin immediately; to ensure consideration submissions should be received by Feb 28, 2007. For further information about the University and our programs, visit http://www.utexas.edu, http://rtf.utexas.edu, and http://www.ischool.utexas.edu. Send inquiries and applications, including a complete curriculum vitae, a statement outlining how you see a fit with our programs, and three letters of recommendation to: Bert Herigstad, Joint Hire Search Committee, Dept. of Radio-TV-Film, 1 University Station A0800, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-0108. The University of Texas at Austin is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
posted to the list: 4 Dec 2006
University of Tulsa
Women's Studies Program Director
The University of Tulsa seeks a tenure-track Director of Women's Studies at the Assistant Professor level, home department open, to begin Fall 2007. Candidate's research and teaching should focus on gender and race; specialty in African American or Native American studies preferred. PhD required. Desired qualifications include administrative experience, record of successful teaching, and demonstration of scholarly promise. Position entails teaching in Women's Studies and a home department, administration of the Women's Studies program, and ongoing scholarly output.
TU Women's Studies (http://orgs.utulsa.edu/womenstudies/) is a thriving interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate program with contributing faculty from a wide variety of departments across the University. The Director works closely with an Advisory Board made up of Women's Studies faculty and students and is responsible for all aspects of program administration. Administrative duties include budget oversight; curricular development; planning and oversight of campus programming (e.g. visiting speakers, research colloquia, student life); and campus and community outreach.
Review of applications will begin November 15, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, CV, names of 3 or more references, and 2 sample syllabi to Dr. Kate Adams, Department of English, 340 Zink Hall, 600 S. College Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74104-3189. The University of Tulsa is an EEO/AA employer.
posted to the list: 25 Aug 2006