The Humanities Department at Michigan Technological University invites candidates for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor Position in Digital Media.

Candidates should have a record of excellent teaching and scholarly work in new media and visual studies with a critical and interdisciplinary approach to the history and theory of digital media. Areas of expertise might include: social media; digital literacies; new media and social advocacy; information design; publishing systems; graphic design and typography; design and technology studies; media and communication theory.

Candidates will be expected to contribute to curriculum development in the undergraduate and graduate programs, which afford faculty unique opportunities to teach and engage in research that both shapes and benefits from a rich multi-disciplinary environment. The usual tenure-track teaching load is 2 courses (6 hrs) per semester.

PhD in hand by August 15, 2015 strongly preferred.

Professional experience in graphic design, publishing, or other digital media development is desirable.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 20, 2015.

To apply, visit https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/2472

Required Documents

1.  Letter of Application

2.  Curriculum Vitae

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness