The Department of Communication & Theatre Arts and the Institute for the Humanities at Old Dominion University in Virginia invite applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis in Media Studies and Social Justice/Media Activism. The candidate will teach undergraduate classes in the Department of Communication, graduate classes in the Department of Communication’s MA in Lifespan Communication & Digital Media, and graduate classes for the Institute for the Humanities interdisciplinary MA in Humanities, which offers a certificate in Social Justice & Entrepreneurship.
The position begins July 25, 2017. The candidate’s tenure track line will be in the Department of Communication & Theatre Arts.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.
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Requirements:
- a PhD in Media Studies or a related area
- research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas: alternative media, community based media, critical methodologies, cultural studies, digital cultures, ethnography of communication, fan activism, lifespan media, media and social activism, or media law and policy
- ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that the degree must be completed by August 2017.
Application Instructions:
- a cover letter
- CV
- names and contact information for 3 references
- writing sample
- Submit materials through the online application form: https://jobs.odu.edu/
For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Avi Santo at asanto@odu.edu.
Old Dominion University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.