Guided by the values of a humanistic, sustainable and proactive university, Leuphana University of Lueneburg has set a course for research and education that is unique in the German academic landscape. To address central questions facing civil society in the 21st century, the university has established four faculties: Business & Economics, Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Sustainability.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences invites applications for a junior professorship in Media History and History of Science

Responsibilities:

• engagement in research at the interface of media history and science history, and have a doctorate of outstanding quality in this interdisciplinary field
• study such phenomena as the history of digital media or the interactions between the history of the computer and other scientific fields
• make productive and independent contributions, together with other faculty members, to further the development of cultural studies at the Leuphana
• develop research opportunities and initiate projects that are unique in your field
• promote constructive professional dialog with leading internationally-renowned universities, and create an inspiring and dedicated environment in research, teaching and learning
• share the idea of the university as an educational community, and make use of the diverse opportunities for academic cooperation offered both within the research initiative Culture and across the whole university
• teach B.A. and M.A. courses in cultural studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Qualifications:

• a university degree in cultural or media science, history, philosophy or any other discipline relevant to the present position;
• an aptitude for teaching, demonstrated by experience and the use of innovative educational methods;
• particular ability to engage in intensive, independent academic research, usually demonstrated by the outstanding quality of the candidate’s dissertation on a media history and science history topic
• experience in historical source work / archive work
• experience lecturing and publishing in both science history and cultural media research nationally as well as internationally: at conferences, in peer-reviewed journals, with renowned publishers
• research that touches upon the philosophy and sociology of science, its background ideally connecting media or cultural studies with the history of science
• teaching experience in the areas of (digital and/or general) media history
• willing to teach in English, to participate in the quality control and further development of the degree programs at Leuphana University as well as to acquire a sufficient knowledge of the German language within an appropriate period of time.

The program in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for an Open Rank faculty position. The selected candidate will have a tenure or tenure track appointment in one of the five (5) departments within the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS): Arts, Cognitive Science, Communication and Media, Economics, or Science and Technology Studies.

Qualifications:

• hold a terminal degree (PhD, MFA or foreign degree equivalent) in Computer Games or a related field such as Digital Media, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Human-Computer Interaction
• ability to demonstrate, through accomplishments, promise of distinction in scholarship and education
• have a successful record of collegiate teaching and a proven track record of both leading and participating in collaborative interdisciplinary research
• passion for the future of games and a publication or exhibition record in human-computer interaction, experimental games, artificial intelligence, behavioral science, games for learning, health, and social impact, or a related area of game design and research
• entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in game creation is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• teaching courses in game design, game development, or game programming, with the possibility of developing and teaching new courses in the faculty member’s area of expertise
• developing and maintaining a national or international reputation of excellence in their discipline
• serving thee department, the Institute, and profession.

To Apply: submit the following with an online application

The School of New and Continuing Studies at Seattle University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Instructor of Digital Technology and Cultures, three years with the possibility of renewal, beginning September 1, 2017. The interdisciplinary Digital Technology and Cultures B.A. will be offered in online and hybrid format for part-time, post-traditional students. The B.A. in Digital Technology and Cultures provides a program for adult learners that focuses on humanistic inquiry into digital culture. It also offers students the opportunity to develop the applied technology skills necessary to produce rhetorically sound and ethically informed media content that values diversity and justice.

The instructor will be responsible for developing course content in online and hybrid formats; teaching; faculty advising; and service.

Qualifications:

• doctoral degree and academic expertise in one or more of the following fields: Digital Technology and Cultures, Digital Humanities, Cultural Studies with a focus on technology, Applied Information Technologies, or a related field
• ability to teach computational thinking and Python to liberal arts students
• a background in teaching adult post-traditional students, experience creating courses and teaching in online and hybrid formats, experience teaching media production, and a demonstrated record of excellence as a teacher is preferred.

Application: submit the following online at https://jobs.seattleu.edu/postings/19871

1. cover letter
2. curriculum vitae
3. names and contact information for three references who can assess professional and academic qualifications (letters will be solicited upon submission of application).

Review of applications will begin March 15, 2017. Open until filled.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals whose differing backgrounds, beliefs, ideas and life experiences will further enrich the diversity of its educational community.

The Department of Film and Media at U.C. Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Professor in New Media theory and history (tenure track), with an expected start date of July 1, 2017.

Qualifications:

• completed all degree requirements except the dissertation at the time of application and must have the Ph.D. in Film/Cinema Studies or a related field in hand by June 30, 2017
• broad competence in New Media studies, demonstrable either through formal study or publication record
• the ability to teach courses in New Media theory/history and digital culture and media
• strong understanding of the study of media in the Arts and Humanities
• Preference will be given to applicants demonstrating clear evidence of scholarly achievement relative to their career stage.
• Research and teaching interest in critical race theory and/or gender and/or sexuality is also preferred.

Application: submit an online application including the following:

1. cover letter discussing research and teaching interests
2. CV
3. writing sample of maximum 25 pp
4. statement of contributions to diversity is optional.

Deadline is March 10, 2017. Applications received by March 6 will be given priority.

Please direct questions to the Chair of the Search Committee at film_search@berkeley.edu.

The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.