“The Department of Communication at Tulane University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank focusing on the cultural-political implications of digital media in global contexts. We are an interdisciplinary department in the School of Liberal Arts specializing in the critical study of media, technology and transnational communication. With more than 200 undergraduate majors, our full-time faculty offers a range of theoretical, historical, and practice-oriented courses.”
Interested applicants visit the complete online posting!
Review of applications will begin 7 November 2016 and will continue until filled. Position will begin August 2017.
Qualified applicants will have:
- Research that addresses intersections of cultural identities, new media, and social/political formations. Possible areas include the role of digital and new media in political struggles, postcoloniality, populism, mobile communication, social networking, technological affordances, and/or cultural production.
- A PhD degree in Communication or a related field by May 2017.
- Scholars who can teach fieldwork methods are encouraged to apply.
Candidates should submit:
- A letter or application
- A curriculum vitae
- Three recommendation letters
- Two writing samples (articles, papers or chapters)
- Whenever applicable, candidates should submit up to two syllabi of courses taught and teaching evaluations.
All application materials should be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/37636. Questions can be directed to Dr. Ana Lopez (lopez@tulane.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.
Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/persons with disabilities/veterans employer committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities or veterans. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.