Assistant Professor of Digital Media Opening at University of Utah

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The department of Communication at the University of Utah is seeking to hire a Digital Media scholar committed to “innovative, inter sectional work, thinking through social justice, identity, activism, feminism, queer theory, and digital media.”

Interested applicants visit the online posting!

Review of applications begins October 1!

“This is a broad call for applicants who are doing innovative, cutting-edge research into the histories, uses, dynamics, and implications of digital communication. We envision applicants’ scholarship might include ­ but would not be limited to ­ the intersection of digital communication and journalism, history, mobile media, diversity, social media, augmented reality, social justice, infrastructures, organizational studies, ecology, software studies, methodology, critical video game studies, activism, identities, political economy, civic engagement, surveillance, politics, or pedagogy. Ultimately, we seek scholar-teachers who can reinforce the Department of Communication’s emerging strength in critical analysis of digital media and help to position the College of Humanities as a leader in digital media studies.”

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Evaluations
  4. Writing Sample 1
  5. List of References

Qualifications

Superior candidates will have:

  1. Evidence of an emerging research program, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, or research-based creative works.
  2. The ability to contribute to the Department¹s Digital Media teaching responsibilities, including undergraduate and graduate courses and the supervision of graduate theses.
  3. Evidence of success obtaining and managing and/or an interest in obtaining federal or foundation grants; (4) interest in contributing to the development of University-wide programs in Digital Humanities, Medical Humanities, Entertainment Arts and Engineering, Environmental Humanities, Ethnic Studies, Big Data, or Religious Studies.
  4. A broad awareness and appreciation of the field of communication and the areas of research and teaching represented in the Department, as well as how digital media studies can articulate with the historical and emerging concerns of communication studies.
* The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students *

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