New Media & Digital Humanities 2011-2012

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See also:
 * Film Studies 2011-2012


 * Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012


 * Rhetoric/Composition 2012


 * Drama, Speech, Film & New Media 2011

Clemson University, Digital Humanities - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The English Department at Clemson University seeks to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position for Fall 2012 in Digital Humanities. Candidates working in digital literary scholarship and emerging publishing technologies are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in literature, rhetoric, professional communication, creative writing, and/or digital media, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's specialized field. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in Clemson's interdisciplinary PhD program in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design. Please send letter of application and vita to Sean Williams, Chair, "Digital Humanities Search Committee," Department of English, 801 Strode Tower, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634. Review of applications will begin November 4, 2011. Preliminary interviews will occur at the MLA Convention in Seattle, WA.

LINK (WPA Job Board)

Deadline: November 4, 2011

Acknowledgment received: 11/05 (request for diversity survey)

Request for additional materials: 11/15 (x3), 11/17 (x2)

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012

Clemson University, Lit. & History of Technology - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The English Department at Clemson University seeks to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position, beginning Fall 2012, in Literature and the History of Technology from a broadly comparativist perspective. The successful candidate will also show expertise in one or more of the following secondary areas of interest: comparative and world literature, history of science, global studies and communication, and rhetorical, material and cross-cultural analysis. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the English Department and have the opportunity to participate in Clemson's interdisciplinary PhD program in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design. Please send letter of application and vita to Sean Williams, Chair, "Literature and Technology Search Committee," Department of English, 801 Strode Tower, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634. Review of applications will begin November 4, 2011. Preliminary interviews will occur at the MLA Convention in Seattle, WA.

Chronicle

Deadline: November 4, 2011

Acknowledgment received: November 8, 2011 (request for diversity survey)

Request for additional materials: writing sample & LORs, 11/22 x 2, 12/3 x 2

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Also posted at Comparative 2012

College of New Jersey
The English Department at The College of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in Journalism and Professional Writing with a focus on Online Journalism and Digital Media, starting in fall 2012.

Teaching responsibilities will include introductory courses in Writing for Interactive Media and upper level courses in Database Reporting, Interactive Storytelling, and Digital Media. The typical teaching load is three courses per semester. TCNJ is committed to the teacher-scholar model. The successful candidate will be an effective teacher and advisor while maintaining an active program of professional practice and scholarship.

Journalism and Professional Writing faculty have a history of engaging in interdisciplinary teaching and research, and several of the required and optional courses in the major are crosslisted with TCNJ's Interactive Multimedia program. The College encourages and supports mentored undergraduate research.

Applicants must have a master's degree in journalism, computer science, or related fields; at least five years of experience working in journalism; and prior college teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in computational journalism, including expertise in areas such as web development, online community management, content management systems, game design, and multimedia storytelling. Candidates should also be able to present a plan for scholarship and/or future professional/ creative activity.

To apply, please send the following materials electronically to Professor Donna Shaw, Chair, Online Journalism and Digital Media Search Committee at jpw@tcnj.edu: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of scholarship and/or professional practice, evidence of exemplary undergraduate teaching, and a statement of teaching philosophy. (Pdfs are preferred.) Applicants should also have three letters of recommendation (including the writer's address and telephone number) sent directly either to jpw@tcnj.edu or to Professor Donna Shaw, Chair, Online Journalism and Digital Media Search Committee English Department, The College of New Jersey, PO Box 7718, Ewing, NJ 08628-0718. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, 2011. Resumes received after that date will only be considered if a suitable applicant has not been identified. Receipt of application will be acknowledged by email.

LINK (HigherEDJobs)

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Eastern Connecticut State University - Asst. Professor, Feminist and Digital Rhetorics
Department: English. Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of English - Feminist and Digital Rhetorics. Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Composition/Rhetoric or related field.

Position Description: We seek a candidate who can contribute to an evolving major in English by teaching first-year writing courses as well as developing upper-level courses in feminist rhetorics and digital media; ability to teach introductory women's studies courses a plus. A commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring at a small, public liberal arts university with a significant population of minority and first-generation students, a willingness to work with interdisciplinary programs, and evidence of scholarly potential required.

Respond to: Please send a letter of application, CV, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Dr. Steve Ferruci, Search Co-Chair, Department of English, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Review of applications will begin immediately and close on December 31, 2011.

HigherEdJobs.com

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Also posted at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2012 & Rhetoric/Composition 2012

Emmanuel College (Boston, MA) - VAP - Generalist in Communication
The English Department at Emmanuel College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor beginning in the Fall of 2012. We seek a generalist in Communication. Possible areas of specialization include: Rhetoric, Media Criticism, and Critical and Cultural Studies. Preferred candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach and develop courses in television studies or critical approaches to public relations, advertising, and journalism. We encourage candidates whose teaching and research intersects with Emmanuel College's mission. The candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Communication, Media, and Cultural Studies as well as upper-level courses, including a Special Topics course and the Senior Seminar capstone course.

REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Rhetoric, or Media Studies is preferred. ABD candidates near completion also may be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Emmanuel College seeks to create a working and learning environment that reflect the society and community in which we are located, and we actively encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of three references. In order to be considered for this position you must include all three documents. Statements of teaching philosophy and research interests are also encouraged, as are teaching evaluations for all prior courses.

Online Application Link: http://emmanuel.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=28147

Deadline: Open until filled [posted Oct. 19, 2011]

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012 & Generalist 2012

Georgetown University - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor of Communication, Culture and Technology

Application Deadline: 15 September 2011. Position Start Date: ?

The Communication, Culture & Technology (CCT) M.A. program at Georgetown University focuses on the ways that new technologies of communication and digital media are reshaping human experience on all levels from the local to the global, and how these technologies are redefining the practice of science, research, education, government, media, business, and culture and the arts more broadly. The CCT Program is now redefining its emphasis on technology and technology studies, including developing a new lab, which will be a hub of technology knowledge, discovery, and research, connecting CCT and Georgetown to the larger world of practice and innovation in all sectors. The new lab will provide a means for CCT to create partnerships with leading private sector information organizations developing innovations in digital media, knowledge management, and Internet applications; to remain at the forefront of research by creating relationships with initiatives in the Digital Humanities and the Information Schools; and push forward the boundaries of knowledge through external support by agencies and foundations such as NSF and Mellon.

As a major step toward accomplishing this larger mission for CCT, the program seeks to appoint a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a solid knowledge of the key technologies in the post-Internet and digital media environment, and with interdisciplinary expertise in the study of technology, including history, theory, and current methodologies. Applicants must be proficient in teaching the technical aspects of how technologies work and how such technologies are employed in communication-related fields. The appointee will be expected to help teach a new Fundamentals of Technology course, a core course in the CCT curriculum, with a focus on the practicum component. Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates as part of its commitment to professional excellence and diversity. Please send application letter/statement of interest, c.v., and the names of three referees to [mailto:cctjobs@georgetown.edu cctjobs@georgetown.edu] by 15 September 2011.

Deadline: Sept. 15

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 * Also posted at Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012
 * same position as last year that went unfilled, 4 positions went unfilled last year. be worried.

Indiana University - CAMPUS INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor of Communication and Culture

Application Deadline: 10-Oct-2011

Position Start Date: Fall 2012

Position Description: Communications/Interdisciplinary Studies: The Department of Communication and Culture at Indiana University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Digital and Social Media to begin Fall 2012. We seek a humanities-based media studies scholar to join an innovative and interdisciplinary department that includes Film and Media Studies, Ethnography and Performance Studies, and Rhetoric and Public Culture. We invite candidates with a broad range of concentrations that consider instantiations and circulations of digital and social media, especially from the sites of television, video games, the Internet, and/or mobile social media. We are particularly interested in those who adopt a theoretical/critical, ethnographic, and/or historical approach to the implications of digital technologies in relation to one or more of the following areas: television, transmediation and convergence; national and global media production; and audience practices. Our new colleague will be responsible for developing an introductory lecture course about digital and social media and advanced undergraduate courses in digital televisual studies, as well as for actively shaping and teaching graduate offerings in this field of study. Candidates are expected to have a strong research agenda and a commitment to excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to those who have their Ph.D. in hand by the date the appointment begins and who can demonstrate a research program devoted to digital and social media, as well as teaching experience in this area. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to: Robert Terrill, Chair, Digital/Social Media Search, Department of Communication and Culture, 800 E. 3rd Street, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 10, 2011 and continue until this position is filled.

Acknowledgment received: 10/17 (dated 10/7)

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 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2011-2012 & Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012
 * same position as last year, it went unfilled. you'll want to look at last year's wiki and ask around before applying.

Kennesaw State University (GA) - MLA INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor, Social/Digital Media

​Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor position to teach courses in social/digital media (as well as web content development, document design, and technical writing) in the M.A. in Professional Writing Program and in the undergraduate English curriculum.

The candidate selected will be required to have a Ph.D. in comp/rhet, technical writing, professional communications, or a similar field; a strong record of teaching; a substantial knowledge of social/digital media; and publications (including a publication agenda for the future) that investigate or otherwise address topics in social/digital media. “Real world experience” with social/digital media will be a plus, as will an astute awareness of the cultural and political possibilities and ramifications of social/digital media in a global setting. In keeping with the University’s mission statement, we also encourage applicants who will further our goal of “cultural, ethnic, racial, and gender diversity.”

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, applications must be postmarked by Nov. 15, 2011. Candidates should send a letter of application addressing their strengths relative to the qualifications for the position, including a record of effective teaching; evidence of scholarly activity; current vita; three letters of reference; and official graduate transcripts to:

Dr. Jim Elledge, Social/Digital Media Search Committee Chair, Department of English Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road #2701 Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591.

E-mail [mailto:jelledg1@kennesaw.edu jelledg1@kennesaw.edu]

Interviews will be held at MLA.

University Job Announcement

Deadline: November 15, 2011

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012

McDaniel College - MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The Department of English at McDaniel College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Digital Rhetoric and New Media at the level of assistant professor starting August 2012. The candidate should be a specialist in new media composing, multimodal literature, online journalism, or a related field, with an interest in developing courses that emphasize new media and 21st century literacies, such as interactivity, social networking, microblogging, hypertext fiction, e-poetry, digital copyright, graphic essays, and other digital nonfiction. Applicants must be willing to participate in the College’s first-year composition program and to develop courses to meet general education requirements under the McDaniel Plan, including the First-Year Seminar and Sophomore Interdisciplinary Studies program. Ph.D. or advanced ABD required, along with evidence of teaching excellence and new media production. Send application letter, c.v., statement of teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation electronically to Dr. Robert Kachur, Chair, Department of English, at http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/apply/English. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011. Interviews will be conducted at the MLA Convention in Seattle, January 5-8, 2012.

One of forty colleges and universities nationwide known for its success at changing the lives of its students, McDaniel College is a selective liberal arts college located in central Maryland, an hour’s drive from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Its primary commitment is to outstanding teaching and to fostering critical and creative thinking and humane and responsible action. McDaniel College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

MLA JIL 9/13/11

Deadline: review begins November 1, 2011

Acknowledgment received: 11/01

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MIT (Comparative Media Studies, TT Asst. Prof. of Game Studies)
MIT's Program in Comparative Media Studies in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Science is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor of game studies to start in the fall of 2012. Candidates should have a Ph.D. with a record of significant publication (or the promise thereof), research activity and/or design experience relevant to game studies. We seek a candidate who will connect the work of our GAMBIT and Education Arcade research labs to the classroom, and who can direct innovative and multidisciplinary research. Relevant areas of specialization include the history, theory, sociology, psychology and criticism of games and play, and expertise in one or more of the following areas: game design; game engineering; player, playing and assessment methodologies; user behaviors and game economics; data analytics; and visual, narrative, and audio design. Fluency in a broader array of humanities-based media studies and experience in game production will be considered a plus. Applicants should have teaching experience. Please submit a letter of application, C.V., three letters of recommendation, and work samples online by December 1, 2011 at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1032. Hard copies of works samples may be sent to Prof. William Uricchio, Director, Program in Comparative Media Studies, MIT, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, E15-313, Cambridge, MA 02139. MIT is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Deadline: Dec. 1

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Also posted Comparative 2012 & Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012

Nevada State College - PHONE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Nevada State College invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities to begin fall 2012. The preferred candidate will be a humanities-based scholar able to teach courses in media studies and media production, focusing on topics in visual arts, visual culture, and digital technology. This position may also involve an administrative component whereby the candidate will serve as campus leader in developing new and innovative ways of using technology in teaching environments and/or in working with staff to enhance existing digital information resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1) A Ph.D. in a Humanities, Social Sciences, or related field such as Communications, English, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, or Information Science. Highly competitive candidates who are A.B.D. also may be considered (note: degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of Aug. 15, 2012). 2) Evidence of teaching excellence at the college/university level. 3) Ability to teach a variety of courses in Visual Media, Communications, Film Studies, History, and/or English. 4) Facility to teach courses in Media Production (e.g., film production, graphic design, or web design). 5) A demonstrated track record of effectively incorporating technology in the classroom. 6) Ability to help develop the Visual Media program as well as the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences. 7) Evidence of scholarly potential and/or activity.

APPLICATION DETAILS: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume or vitae listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants must also submit a teaching portfolio consisting of a statement of teaching philosophy, at least two official course evaluation summaries, and two recent syllabi.

Applicants are urged to address the listed qualifications in their letters of interest. Review of applications will begin in October 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Electronic submission is required. Please go to https://nscjobs.com to apply.

LINK (HigherEdJobs)

Deadline: review begins in Oct.

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Anyone received word on this search? Nibbles?

-Had a phone interview in early November but no word since then.

Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012 & Communication and Media Studies 2011-2012

New School (Eugene Lang College) - Digital Humanities
Eugene Lang College, the New School for Liberal Arts, is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities whose research and teaching in the humanities engages the digital era: its theory, culture, politics, and ideology, modes of distribution and consumption, or historicity.

The position will begin in September 2012, and the search is open to candidates with a Ph.D. (awarded no later than December 2011) in a range of fields, including cultural studies, media studies, literature, and history. Preference will be given to candidates whose work bridges disciplinary boundaries.

We are looking for an emerging scholar to help us reclaim and redefine the “digital humanities” as a space for new scholarly exchanges and pedagogies among allied disciplines.

Candidates must have a strong facility in ethnographic, textual, theoretical, or historical methodologies. Areas of studies include, in no particular order: (1) Media archaeology;(2) Music cultures and sound practices;(3) Global subcultures/popular cultures;(4) Comparative literature;(5) Media and performance. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential for excellence in research and teaching.

The New School is committed to maintaining a diverse educational and creative community, a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment.

Please send cover letter, CV, and list of 3-5 referees only. Preference will be given to applications received by January 30, 2012. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Full HR post: https://careers.newschool.edu/postings/7554

From MLA JIL 12/16/11

Deadline: Jan. 30

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North Carolina State University - Assistant Professor, Digital Media - SKYPE INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
Minimum Experience/Education: PhD in Communication or related field (humanities, social sciences, or interdisciplinary) completed by August 15, 2012 and an established record of research in digital media, a commitment to the integration of theory and practice, and a commitment to multidisciplinary scholarship. The candidate must show strong promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Possible areas of expertise within digital media include, but are not limited to, game studies; mobile communication; locative media; social and public media; digital aesthetics; social networks; digital culture; digital media infrastructure, ownership, and policy; digital media access; new digital research methods; and surveillance, privacy and control. The specific sub-area of practice is less important than a commitment to understanding and exploring digital media as an arena for creative expression, communication, power, and/or social change. Preference will be given to candidates whose research demonstrates success in, or has strong potential for, external funding.

Essential Job Duties: The candidate should be prepared to teach and advise in the undergraduate and MS curriculum of the Department of Communication (http://communication.chass.ncsu.edu/), and in the interdisciplinary PhD program in Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media (CRDM) (http://crdm.chass.ncsu.edu/). These programs include introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on the theory, methods, history, production, and applications of digital media in particular and communication in general. New hires should be ready to engage in innovative scholarly dialogue with departmental and university faculty members across multiple subfields, disciplines, and theoretical perspectives.

Apply To: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=92075

LINK(InsideHigherEd)

Deadline: October 31, 2011

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012

Northeastern University (MA) - Digital Humanities, Open Rank
The College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University invites applications and nominations for an open rank position (assistant/associate/full professor) in the field of Digital Humanities to begin fall 2012. The successful candidate will have expertise in new computational approaches that help distill meaning from texts and artifacts, and in new modes of presenting these in electronic formats. Examples include but are not limited to text-mining, geographic information systems, natural language processing, visualization, or complex network analysis. He or she will be familiar with the theoretical challenges implicit in this emerging field, will have an interest in translating knowledge within and between disciplines and for a broader public, and will help to build new expertise in Digital Humanities at Northeastern. The position will complement existing University strengths in the related areas of network science and computational social science. Applications are invited from any discipline that contributes to the Digital Humanities. The appointment will be made in an appropriate department in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and a cross-departmental or cross-college appointment (such as with the College of Computer and Information Science) is also possible. Candidates must have a PhD at the beginning of the appointment and a record of scholarship and teaching commensurate with rank.

Applications will only be accepted through the College of Social Sciences and Humanities website. To apply, please go to http://www.northeastern.edu/cssh/, and click on the Faculty Positions link. Applicants already holding tenure should upload a letter of application, CV, a statement of current and future research interests, a writing sample of no more than 50 pages, and the names of three referees. Untenured applicants should upload a letter of application, CV, a statement of current and future research interests, a writing sample of no more than fifty pages, and should have three references submitted via the Faculty Positions site. Review of applications will begin October 20, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, David Lazer, or to Co-Chair, Elizabeth Maddock Dillon at [mailto:dighumsearch@neu.edu dighumsearch@neu.edu].

H-Net

Deadline: review begins Oct. 20

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 * Has anyone heard anything about this search? It's been awfully quiet, while Northeastern's other searches have seen some movement.
 * request for additional materials.

Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012 & Film Studies 2011-2012

Old Dominion University - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
New Media Production and Writing Studies - Assistant Professor Assistant professor, English, tenure-track, for candidate prepared to teach in an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, with emphases in Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse Studies; Literary and Cultural Studies; and Technology and New Media Studies, as well as MA and BA programs.

Required: Ph.D. in English, rhetoric and composition, writing studies or related field by August 2012; primary expertise in New Media production and writing studies; active research profile (publications desirable); evidence of successful university teaching.

Preferred secondary expertise in at least one of the following: social media, research methods or popular culture studies.

Send letter of application, vita, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Dana Heller, Chair, Department of English, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529. Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2011 and continue until position is filled.

LINK (HigherEdJobs)

Deadline: review begins Oct. 15

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 * See comments under Universities to Fear
 * Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012

Rhode Island College of Design - Digital + Media
Posting #: 0600318

Rhode Island School of Design seeks a forward-thinking artist/designer, educator, and scholar for the position of Assistant Professor in its highly regarded Graduate Department of Digital + Media.

The successful candidate will be an artist/designer working with emergent technologies and engaged in understanding their relationship to other media, disciplines and debates within contemporary theory and reflexive practice. He or she will have a record of critical thought and action in art, technology and society and will contribute to a department culture of curricular innovation and progressive teaching and research practices.

He or she will play an important collaborative role in supporting the diverse work of Digital + Media graduate students and facilitating partnerships with other graduate programs at RISD as well as external partners. He or she will contribute to the development of the Digital + Media Department as a research incubator and creative forum at RISD, and advance the Digital + Media program within the expanding field of new media and technology in art and design graduate education.

Established in 2003, the Department of Digital + Media offers a selective MFA program for students who bring diverse research interests and creative explorations of technology and culture to the fields of contemporary art/design and new media practices. The Department of Digital + Media has an interdisciplinary structure and reach, with strong connections to RISD's 15 other graduate departments and programs, as well as with neighboring Brown University. The position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic intellectual and creative individual to help guide the department in collaborative explorations of advanced art, design, and research practices within the contemporary cultural environment of ubiquitous digital media. For more information about the department, please see: http://dm.risd.edu/about/

Applicants should have a terminal graduate degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience; a substantial record of teaching at the college or university level; and a strong record of research and creative work.

One of the criteria which the search committee will consider is the candidate's potential to contribute to leadership roles in the department and the College.

1. Please e-mail Alyssa Frezza, Administrative Assistant to the Search Committee, at afrezza@risd.edu or call her at 401-277-4928, if you are having difficulty submitting your application or other required materials.

2. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates who successfully submit their materials on or before January 17, 2012 will be assured full consideration.

3. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references at the appropriate links in the on-line application.

4. Please attach examples of curriculum design and/or original course syllabi in PDF format to the links labeled Other Documents.

5. Please submit documentation of creative work (up to 20 examples) formatted as a PDF document. Please note that a single PDF document should not exceed 2MB in size (you may attach multiple PDF files).

6. Please submit documentation of your students' work (up to 20 examples) formatted as a PDF document. Please note that a single PDF document should not exceed 2MB in size (you may attach multiple PDF files).

Deadline: "Candidates who successfully submit their materials on or before January 17, 2012 will be assured full consideration."

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Rochester Institute of Technology - Creative Writing / Electronic Lit.
Professor of Creative Writing with specialization in fiction & expertise in the practice of Electronic Literature/Digital Arts

Job Title / Rank: Instructional Faculty / Assistant Professor of English PC#2511 IRC52157. Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track. Starting Date: Late August, 2012.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION: Situated within a vibrant technological university, the English Department seeks a teacher, writer, and scholar for a tenure-track position in Creative Writing, with a specialization in fiction and expertise in the practice of Electronic Literature/Digital Arts. Required qualifications: Ph.D. in English or MFA in Creative Writing in hand, evidence of outstanding college teaching, a strong research agenda, and publication. We seek candidates who approach their subject matter with fresh critical and theoretical perspectives. Applicants with significant experience in a wide range of E-literatures are especially welcome. Interdisciplinary approaches and global perspectives are highly desired.

The successful candidate will teach both introductory and advanced fiction workshops and will develop courses in the theory and practice of electronic literature/digital arts. Teaching assignments include introductory and advanced creative writing courses, as well as general education offerings such as first-year writing. The teaching load for new faculty is two courses per quarter and includes the possibility of developing with students the Web version of the undergraduate publication, Signatures.

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REQUIRED: Ph.D. in English or MFA in Creative Writing in hand. Evidence of outstanding college teaching. A strong research agenda. Publication record.

PREFERRED: Approaches subject matter with fresh critical and theoretical perspectives. Significant experience in a wide range of E-literatures. Interdisciplinary approaches and global perspectives. Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu. Faculty Search: IRC52157. Please submit a letter of application addressing the listed qualifications, the names of three references with contact information, a CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Dr. Sandra Saari, Search Chair, Department of English, College of Liberal Arts, Rochester Institute of Technology, 92 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604. engchair@rit.edu

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Rochester Institute of Technology - Internet Linguistics
The Department of English at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for an Assistant Professor of English tenure-track position with specialization in Internet Linguistics or related field of intersection between Linguistics and Digital Humanities to begin late August 2012.

The successful applicant will be a teacher and scholar of new media language forms and computer-mediated communication. These will be examined from one or more disciplinary lenses within linguistics, including but not limited to formal structural, stylistic, sociolinguistic, educational, applied, computational, or global perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates who approach the interaction between human language and technology with methodologies that engage social, cultural, and disciplinary dimensions to communication.

Teaching assignments may include introductory, intermediate, or advanced courses in language and technology and general linguistics, as well as other general education offerings including first year writing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in English or Linguistics in hand. Evidence of outstanding teaching, strong research agenda, and publication record.

PREFERRED: We seek candidates who approach their subject matter with fresh critical and theoretical perspectives. Interdisciplinary approaches are especially welcome. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Candidates should be able to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu. Faculty Search: IRC52177. Please submit your cover letter addressing the listed qualifications; a Vita; a statement of teaching philosophy, a diversity statement and the names, addresses and phone numbers for three references.

You can contact the search committee chair with questions on the position at: Doris.Borrelli@rit.edu.

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Application deadline: November 1, 2011. Moved to Dec 1, 2011.

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Also posted at Linguistics 2011-2012

Southern Oregon University
'''Ashland, Oregon, Assistant Professor/Communication '''

Posting Date: 11-01-2011

College/School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Communication. Benefits Eligible: Yes

The Department of Communication at Southern Oregon University seeks applicants for a tenure track, 1.0 FTE position as Assistant Professor in Convergent Media (0.5 FTE) and Academic Coordinator of Rogue Valley Community Television (0.5 FTE), and to contribute to the Center for Emerging Media and Digital Art (eMDA).

The candidate must have experience in teaching, research and creative activity in the areas of film and/or digital media production, new media, social media, online or convergence journalism, content development and distribution and/or media industry business practices, as well as interest and/or experience in curriculum development and supervision of media production and distribution. PhD or MFA required.

Required Applicant Documents: Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Philosophy, Other Document (evidence of creative activity as one attachment.)

Special Instructions to Applicants: Include the names and contacts for three professional references in that section of the online application.

Finalist candidates shall provide copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the search committee at the time they are notified that they are a finalist. Candidates hired for a position shall have sealed official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees mailed from the granting institutions directly to the Provost. Transcripts must be received by September 1.

Application must be received by: for priority consideration 12-15-2011

For more information and to apply, visit http://apptrkr.com/217682

Southern Oregon University is an equal access AA/EOE employer committed to achieving a diverse work force and, as such, is an inclusive campus community dedicated to student success, intellectual growth, and responsible global citizenship.

Posting Number: 0600387 Appointment Basis: 12 months

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Trent University (ON, Canada) - Assistant Professor, Cultural Studies (Media)
The Cultural Studies Department at Trent University is looking for a versatile cultural theorist and active scholar in the area of Media Studies, with a specialization in Digital Media, to take up a tenure-stream position on July 1st 2012. The successful candidate will have a completed Ph.D., an excellent teaching record, an active research program, and demonstrated ability in academic/administrative organisation. S/he will be asked to anchor “core” Media courses in the Cultural Studies Department; will be invited to participate in the two associated graduate programs; and will play a central role in a new Media Studies Program, scheduled to launch in September 2012.

For detailed information about application procedures, access to background information and salary ranges, and Trent University’s employment policies, see full posting at: http://www.trentu.ca/dean/documents/CUSTTT--Media.pdf.

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Deadline: February 20th 2012, or until position is filled.

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University of California, Irvine - Digital Media Culture
The Department of Film and Media Studies at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2012. We seek scholars whose research and teaching is dedicated to the history and theory of digital media culture. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in scholarship and undergraduate and graduate teaching. Research and teaching interests should include a range of issues in digital culture, using theoretical models that consider aesthetic, social, and technological changes as cultural processes. The preferred candidate will be a humanities scholar able to teach courses in media studies and digital culture, focusing on theoretically engaged work on a range of issues (e.g., interactivity, social media, digital copyright, indigenous media, transnational flows, avant-garde or alternative new media practices, mobile media, platform studies, gaming and game theory, et al.). Ph.D. in Film and Media Studies or related field must be completed before date of appointment.

Please apply online at http://recruit.ap.uci.edu and submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, an article-length writing sample, a sample course syllabus, and three letters of reference. The application deadline is November 15, 2011.

Please see http://www.humanities.uci.edu/filmstudies for more information about the Department of Film and Media Studies and the Ph.D. Program in Visual Studies at UC Irvine. For additional information, please contact Professor Peter Krapp, Search Committee Chair, Department of Film and Media Studies, 2000 Humanities Gateway, ZOT 2435, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697-2435. search11@uci.edu

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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University of California Riverside - Tenured or Tenure-track Position, Science Fiction Media Studies
The College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the University of California Riverside invites applications for a tenured or tenure-track position in science fiction media studies. We seek candidates who specialize in science fiction in cinema and mass media, visual, auditory, and/or performance art, with a strong record of teaching and scholarly publication on science fiction in more than one non-print medium (film, television, animation, digital culture, hypertext, video games, installation or intermedia arts, performance art, comics and illustration). Ph.D. or its equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Film Studies, Media Studies, Digital Studies, English, Comparative Literature, Visual Studies, or Performance Studies) is required.

Candidates should have both extensive historical knowledge of science fiction media and a well-developed theoretical approach to it. Candidates whose work on science fiction media intersects with gender studies, sexuality studies, critical race and ethnic studies, or postcolonial and global studies are encouraged to apply. The candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in planning new academic initiatives and assisting with curricular development in the areas of science fiction media and technoculture studies within the College. The candidate would also advise and assist the University of California Riverside Libraries in developing the archive of science fiction media texts and materials held in the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Utopian Literature ().

The disciplinary home for the position is currently open, though it is likely that the primary department(s) will be Media and Cultural Studies, English, and/or Comparative Literature, with Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies also being possibilities. The candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the department(s) in which he or she is appointed. The appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank.

Applications should include a Curriculum Vita, a letter of application emphasizing research interests and teaching experience in science fiction media studies, names and contacts of three references, and a sample of written work (25pp or less). Electronic submission of these materials (as Word, RTF, or PDF documents) is preferred. Send to the chair of the search committee, Professor Rob Latham, at [mailto:SFmediasearch@ucr.edu SFmediasearch@ucr.edu]. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted no later than January 3, 2012. The review of applications will begin on that date, and the position will remain open until filled. The appointment will commence as early as July 1, 2012. Teaching, which would begin as early as the Fall 2012 term, is a 4.5 load over three annual quarters. Salary will be commensurate with publication and teaching record.

LINK: http://chass.ucr.edu/jobs/media_studies.html

Deadline: Jan. 3

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University of California, San Diego - Digital Media Studies
The Department of Communication (http://communication.ucsd.edu/ ) within the Division of Social Sciences at University of California, San Diego is seeking to fill a tenure-track, Assistant Professor appointment in digital media studies to begin Fall 2012. We are looking for a faculty member who is well versed in the theory and research of digital media studies, and in the opportunities as well as challenges that digital media present for communication and social change. Research and teaching interests may include games studies, social media, mobile media, user-generated content, social/political aspects of design, situated technologies, digital media and urban environments, Internet governance and policy, Internet and political participation/advocacy, digital media access and/or literacy, or related areas. Historical or ethnographic work encouraged, as well as other empirical approaches that offer important theoretical insights for the field. Candidates should have a PhD and evidence of a strong research program and teaching experience. The Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. Given that commitment, the department is interested in recruiting candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.

Review of applications will begin November 8, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Submit electronic versions of a letter detailing research interests and teaching experience, a CV, one representative publication or writing sample of work in progress, and contact information for three references and a personal statement that summarizes your past or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and leadership (see http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further information) electronically via UCSD’s Academic Personnel On-Line RECRUIT (https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/), an on-line application system. Please select the following recruitment: Communication Assistant Professor Digital Media Studies (10-316). UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

Deadline: Nov. 8

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University of California, Santa Barbara - Lit & Theory of Tech./Media/Info. - SKYPE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
From MLA JIL 9/15/11

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Literature and Theory of Technology/Media/Information We seek candidates who specialize in literature and technology, media history and theory, and/or information (including information society and culture) and whose work suits the particular research and teaching environment of an English department. Possible areas of study include historical and contemporary media systems in relation to cultural or symbolic expression; the social, political, or economic aspects of information technology in relation to the same; or the Digital Humanities. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a range of courses (from the introductory level to the graduate level) in literature and technology/media/information, as well as a literary historical field; contribute to the department's digital humanities and undergraduate specialization in Literature and Culture of Information; and intersect with the department's collaborative research and teaching initiatives (including the Transcriptions Center). The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. (Please visit http://english.ucsb.edu for information on our department's ongoing initiatives.)

Position effective July 1, 2012. Ph.D. required at the time of appointment. Send letter of application, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and nonreturnable sample of written work (20pp or less) to Literature and Technology/Media/Information Search Committee, Department of English, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106‑3170. Applicants should also complete the supplemental online data form at http://english.ucsb.edu/jobs/ltmi

More information about the English Department, its Literature and Culture of Information specialization, and its other centers, initiatives, and specializations may be found at http://english.ucsb.edu. To ensure full consideration, applications should be postmarked by October 21, 2011. Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged. The University of California is an EO/AA employer.

Deadline: Oct. 21

Acknowledgment received: 11/9, 11/11

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Also posted at Theory 2012

University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Communication
Application Deadline: October 15, 2011 Position Start Date: August 16, 2012

Position Description: The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, in game studies and mobile media. We are looking for a faculty member who will engage with scholars in the humanities, social sciences, engineering, education and health sciences around the core interests of the digital humanities. Related areas include social networks, social capital, digital literacies, digital disparities, education, privacy, civic engagement and policymaking.

The candidate will also have an earned doctorate or have their PhD completed by August 2012 in Communication or a related field, strong promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success (at the undergraduate and graduate levels) appropriate for appointment as Assistant Professor, good prospects for external research funding, and demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary scholarship.

Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a Research I University with 16,000 undergraduates, 6,500 graduate and 3,000 professional students. The Department of Communication has 10 full-time faculty, approximately 150 undergraduate majors, 25 M.A. students, and 30 Ph.D. students in a doctoral program focused on the relationship between technology and communication.

The desired appointment date for the position is August 16, 2012. Interested parties should address a letter of interest and submit a full curriculum vitae, samples of relevant scholarly publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names of and contact information for three references to https://jobs.uic.edu.

For additional information regarding this position, please contact Steve Jones:

Steve Jones, PhD, UIC Distinguished Professor and Search Committee Chair Department of Communication University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL sjones@uic.edu

Applications will be accepted only at https://jobs.uic.edu. Review of applications will commence October 15, 2011. Applications received by then will receive full consideration. The search will proceed until the position is filled.

Women and traditionally under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Final authorization of the position is subject to availability of state funding

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University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana - open rank
Graduate School of Library & Information Science (the iSchool) Link to ad
 * any area related to the visualization/circulation of information & production of knowledge, including data curation, [digital] archives, organizations in diverse communities -digital humanities, representation of race/ethnicity/gender in new media, ethics, social justice
 * candidates from across the disciplines encouraged to apply
 * Deadline: 1 December 2011 (rolling; review begins early/mid-December)

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University of Louisville - Assoc. Professor, Digital Media - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of English invites applications for an Associate Professor in Digital Media, to begin Fall 2012. Ph.D. and teaching experience required. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to pedagogy and the ability to do successful research. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience teaching digital production and expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization: digital media and composition, new media studies, new literacies, digital humanities. Teaching load appropriate to a research institution; salary competitive. Course assignments range from undergraduate writing, which all professorial faculty teach, to seminars in an established, successful doctoral program in Rhetoric and Composition.

Send letter, c.v., writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and teaching statement to Professor Debra Journet, Chair, Search Committee, Department of English, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2011 and continue until position is filled.

All applicants must also apply online and attach a current version of their vita. If you have trouble with the online application, please e-mail Steven Gonzales at: sbgonz01@louisville.edu, or phone 502-852-0504.

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Deadline: Nov. 15

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) - Digital Humanities - AHA/MLA INTERVIEWS SCHEDULED
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) announces a cluster hire in digital humanities: over the next three years the university intends to hire six tenure-line faculty members across a number of departments (and additional staff) to further propel this signature program.''' In the first phase of this effort, we seek promising candidates for tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor level. Initial interviews will be conducted at the Modern Language Association (MLA) '''and American Historical Association (AHA) conventions in January 2012. Candidates should be accomplished digital humanists able to contribute to a thriving interdisciplinary initiative and to the home department. Candidates must provide evidence of successful teaching and an active research agenda. PhD required by August 2012. The participating departments seek specialists who would contribute to the UNL's research profile and teaching capacity in digital humanities. '''Candidates whose work focuses on comparative or transnational literatures, histories, and cultures are especially invited to apply. '''Applicants should go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition 110758, and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information form and apply online. Applicants should be prepared to attach the following to their online application: a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and a PDF or a link to one representative sample of their digital work. Please do not send paper applications. '''Review of applications will begin November 1, 2011, and continue until suitable candidates are found. '''For further information contact Kenneth Price, chair, search committee at 402-472-0293 or kprice2@unl.edu.

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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Request for additional materials: Letters requested 11/7 (x6)

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Also posted at Rhetoric/Composition 2012 & Comparative 2012

University of Toronto Mississauga - Assistant Professor - New Media
Application Deadline: December 12, 2011. Position Start Date: July 1, 2012

Position Description: We seek a candidate who transcends traditional divisions, with an active research agenda that embraces the development, implementation and use of new media. Candidates with a focus on Interactive/Immersive/Mobile Digital Media and an appreciation of both technical and socio/cultural aspects of Digital Media are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on one of these areas of specialization and s/he will have a graduate appointment in one of the University’s graduate departments. Completion of a Ph.D. and evidence of excellent teaching and research abilities are required. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to commit to shaping the future of the Institute in the field of digital and new media and to assist in developing the ICCIT as a centre of research and teaching excellence. ICCIT is a newly established Institute at the University of Toronto Mississauga that focuses on teaching and research excellence in its four undergraduate programs: Communication, Culture and Information Technology (CCIT), Interactive Digital Media (IDM), Digital Enterprise Management (DEM), and Professional Writing and Communication (PWC). Currently, ICCIT is building a research complement in social networking and communication, interactive and immersive digital media and culture, and the theory and practice of design, with an emphasis on all aspects of digital media. ICCIT is also actively engaged with the community and profit and non-profit organizations.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world. ICCIT provides an exciting and creative context in which to work in an emerging interdisciplinary environment and in a range of collaborative programs. Please submit your application online at the link below:

https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1100959

Applications should include a CV, a statement outlining current and future research interests, three writing samples (published or unpublished), and materials relevant to teaching experience. Applicants should ask three referees to send letters signed and on letterhead directly to the address below.

Professor Anthony Wensley Chair, New Media Search Committee Institute of Communication, Culture and Information Technology Room 3014, CCT Building University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Rd N Mississauga, ON L5L 1C6 [mailto:iccit.utm@utoronto.ca iccit.utm@utoronto.ca]

Note: The online application system is limited to five uploaded attachments (2MB each), so please feel free to attach multiple files (Cover letter, CV and statement, for example) as one document.

For more information about the Institute of Communication, Culture and Information Technology (ICCIT), please visit:www.utm.utoronto.ca/iccit

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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University of Waterloo (Canada)
Assistant Professor of Digital Media Studies, Department of English

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Digital Media Studies at the Assistant Professor level. We are looking for a colleague with expertise in digital media theory and practice who will contribute to our research and teaching in this area, including new degree options and our digital research centre, the Critical Media Lab, where the successful candidate will have access to extensive resources for digital design (please visit http://criticalmedia.uwaterloo.ca for more information). Applicants for this position should have outstanding research potential and achievement commensurate with their experience; it will also be considered an asset to have a strong record of external funding. The successful candidate will be offered a wide range of teaching experiences, from first-year undergraduate courses through to graduate teaching and supervision of doctoral students. In addition to undergraduate programs in Literature and in Rhetoric and Professional Writing, the Department offers new undergraduate specializations in Digital Media Studies and in English Literature in a Global Context. We also offer a new MA in Experimental Digital Media (XDM), in addition to our innovative MA programs in Literary Studies and Rhetoric and Communication Design. Our unique PhD program integrates literary studies with fields of media theory and design, rhetoric, and discourse and text analysis. Since the Department promotes an integrated research culture, secondary expertise in critical theory, creative arts, computer programming, rhetoric, semiotics, composition theory, linguistics, or a field of literary study, is also welcome. The current teaching load is 2 + 2, which normally includes one graduate course. Please visit our website at http://english.uwaterloo.ca for more information. An appointment date of July 1st, 2012 is preferred.

Consideration of applications will begin on November 7th, 2011. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample and/or electronic portfolio, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Fraser Easton, Chair, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada. Email: [mailto:englishchair@uwaterloo.ca englishchair@uwaterloo.ca] All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Native peoples and persons with disabilities. This appointment is subject to the availability of funds.

LINK (U Waterloo Website)

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University of Wisconsin, Madison - CAMPUS INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Assistant Professor of Digital Production, Department of Communication Arts

The Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks outstanding applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor, tenure-track, to begin in fall 2012.

Candidates will be expected to conduct creative work and/or research in digital media, as well as to develop and teach courses in the theory and practice of digital media production. The new faculty member will teach a large introductory first-year course that emphasizes the convergence of interactive media, moving image, and audio production under a special initiative from the Chancellor. Candidates should possess broad-based skills in interactive web design and programming with HTML/CSS, high-definition video shooting and editing, sound design, and media compression for broadband delivery. Successful candidate will supervise teaching assistants in the first-year course, as well as teach additional courses in her/his specialized areas of expertise.

MFA, Ph.D, or equivalent in Communication or related field required, with a record of significant accomplishment. Previous teaching experience preferred. Submit CV, letter detailing interests and capabilities, examples of creative work and/or relevant scholarly writing, and three letters of reference to Michele Hilmes, Chair, Department of Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706. Electronic applications will not be accepted.

Deadline: November 1, 2011

LINK (U of Wisconsin, Madison Website)

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Virginia Tech - Cultural Theory - PHONE INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
The Department of Religion and Culture and the interdisciplinary doctoral program ASPECT (Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought) at Virginia Tech invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Cultural Theory to begin August 10, 2012. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in cultural studies or a closely related humanities or social sciences discipline, have a strong theoretical and interdisciplinary background, and show a commitment to the missions of both the Department of Religion and Culture (http://www.rc.vt.edu/) and ASPECT (http://www.aspect.vt.edu/). '''Preference will be given to applicants whose main body of research is in one of the following fields: media studies, visual studies, or popular culture. '''Moreover, the successful candidate should be able to contribute to the department’s proposed MA in Material Culture and Public Humanities. Additionally, an interest in one of the following areas is desirable: the global south, minority communities, or postsecularism.

Evidence of excellence in research and teaching is required. Since this position is part of an ASPECT cluster hire, the successful applicant will have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary teaching and research related to ASPECT.Teaching load is four courses a year. Applicants should fill out the online application and submit a cover letter and C.V. to http://www.jobs.vt.edu and mail the cover letter, C.V., three letters of recommendation, a writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and graduate transcripts to: ASPECT-Religion and Culture Search, attn: Karen Moore, Office Manager, Department of Religion and Culture, 112 Lane Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0227. Complete applications should be received by November 1, 2011 for full consideration. PhD must be completed by August 2012. Salary is competitive. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA employer and particularly encourages applications from women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and minorities.

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Virginia Tech - Assistant Professor, Digital Rhetoric - VIDEO INTERVIEW SCHEDULED
Posting Number 0110937

About Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is committed to the mission of teaching, research and community outreach. Serving a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8,000+ faculty and staff in the U.S. and around the world, Virginia Tech's core foundation is reflected in its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Virginia Tech is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff.

Position Summary: The English Department at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Digital Rhetoric to begin August 2012. Publication, conference presentations, and teaching/working with diverse populations. Responsibilities include ongoing publication commensurate with a research faculty position; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in professional writing and rhetoric with opportunities to develop a course in multimodal writing; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; advising students.

Required Qualifications PhD (in hand at the time of the appointment) in Rhetoric and Writing or related field with preparation in digital rhetoric, new media, and professional writing; the promise of significant research and publications; and evidence of successful teaching.

Employment Conditions: Must have a criminal background check. Employment Comments: Address queries to Carolyn.Rude@vt.edu, 540.231.2374. Applications will be acknowledged by email. Review of applications will begin October 24 and continue until the position is filled; video interviews with semifinalists in December will be followed by campus visits for finalists in early 2012.

How to Apply for this Job: Candidates must apply online at http://www.hr.vt.edu/employment/, posting #0110937. Attach to the online application a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications stated above, a CV, a writing sample, a dissertation abstract, and names/contact information for references.

Documents that must be associated with this posting: Resume/Curriculum Vita, Cover Letter, Other Doc, Candidate Statement, List of References, Other Doc 3

Quick Link: http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=194169

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Deadline: October 24, 2011

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Request for additional materials: 11/10

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Weber State - Assistant Professor, Digital Rhetoric and New Media Theory
Weber State university's Department of English Language and Literature invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in digital rhetoric and new media theory. The position will begin in July 2012.

The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping the future of new media studies in our department and should have a historical and theoretical grounding in rhetoric and new media. The teaching load is four courses per semester and will include both existent and new courses in our growing undergraduate and graduate programs.

Weber State University is an open-enrollment university with 24, 000 students located approximately 40 miles north of Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah. Ogden boasts year-round recreational opportunities, a thriving arts community, an historic downtown area, the Sundance Film Festival, and easy commuter rail access to Salt Lake City. Minimum requirement: Ph.D. in English, rhetoric, or related field. Preferred qualifications: demonstrated commitment to teaching and expertise in new media studies; knowledge of book and film history, film theory, and new media technologies; ability to teach literature and composition; recent applicable publications and presentations; interest in undergraduate research; experience working with non-traditional student populations. To apply, complete the online faculty/staff data form at http://jobs.weber.edu and attach a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references.

Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2011.

MLA JIL 19 October 2011 - See also Ad at Chronicle

Deadline: December 1, 2011

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York University, Research/Practitioner in Cross-Platform Digital Media
Application Deadline: 11/15/11

Position Start Date: 6/1/12

Position Description: Applications are invited for a full-time tenure track position in Cinema and Media Studies, at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position calls for research and teaching excellence that complements and builds on existing strengths in Canada’s oldest and most comprehensive Department of Film with its dynamic range of research initiatives, including the 3D Film Innovation Consortium (3D FLIC), the Centre for Innovation in Visualization and Data-Driven Design (CIV-DDD), The Future Cinema Lab and the Augmented Reality Lab. Our well-established undergraduate and graduate programs in Production, Screenwriting and Cinema and Media Studies attract strong students from across Canada and internationally. We seek a scholar with a well-developed research program and teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: emerging forms of moving image media and cross-platform environments of media production (from mobile cinema to augmented reality and large screen projection); new forms of image making (from CGI/animation to videogames); new forms of media dissemination (including social media). A record of accomplishment that spans the academic, professional and artistic sectors, including an established or emerging profile as a screen-based practitioner, is strongly preferred. The successful candidate’s research background should allow her or him to draw upon the history of cinematic practices. Along with a solid record of scholarly publication, the successful candidate will have demonstrated skill in digital aesthetics and multi-media narrative. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and teaching new introductory and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as for actively shaping and teaching graduate offerings and conducting graduate supervision in this field of study. This position is intended to cultivate a research and curriculum overlap between the Department’s programs in Cinema and Media Studies and the Faculty of Fine Arts’ BA in Digital Media. The candidate will join the Department’s Cinema & Media Studies area, but a capacity to teach courses in the Department’s other streams, Film Production and/or Screenwriting, would be a strong asset. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Film or Media Studies, or a related area; additional academic and/or professional experience in a relevant artistic field; three years of post-secondary teaching; and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, graduate supervision, and administrative service. Candidates will show excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly and creative research and teaching. Preference will be given to those who have their PhD in hand at the time of application. A letter of application with an up-to-date, detailed curriculum vitae, writing sample and examples of recent work, statements of creative and/or research interests and teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations, and the names, addresses and e-mails of three referees should be sent, by November 15, 2011, to: Amnon Buchbinder, Chair, Department of Film, Room 222 Centre for Film' '''and Theatre, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3.. E-mail:fmsearch@yorku.ca '''

Acknowledgment received: 11/30, requested work status clarification and sent affirmation action form

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