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Overseas Opportunity for Communications Professor

The University of Utah’s Department of Communication seeks a lecturer for its Utah Asia Campus (UAC) to commence January 1, 2017.  Depending on experience, appointment may be at the assistant, associate, or professor-lecturer level.  The teaching load is 4 courses or sections per semester.

Established in 2014, the UAC has a growing presence in Songdo, South Korea.  A new building, solely for the University of Utah on the Incheon Global Campus, was occupied this year.  Built on reclaimed land, the campus is 30 minutes from Incheon International Airport, a major gateway and transportation hub for East Asia.  Seoul may be reached by bus, subway, or taxi, and is less than an hour away by car.

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Review of applicants begins November 15th and continues until filled

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The Department of Communication is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here. The University of Utah recognizes that a diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community.

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. (A.B.D. considered) in communication and experience with US higher education.
  • Excellent teaching ability is required.  All courses are taught in English.  Housing for US citizens will be provided by the IGC (Incheon Global Campus).
  • Strengths in strategic communication or journalis is most desirable, but abilities to teach outside these areas is also desirable.

Application Instructions: photo

  • cover letter highlighting teaching experiences and credentials
  • a CV
  • writing sampl
  • evidence of teaching excellence
  • list of three references that includes contact information.
  • Submit all materials and apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/57696

Questions about the position may be directed to Kent A. Ono, Department Chair and Search Committee Chair, at Kent.Ono@Utah.edu.

 

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Media Studies – Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communication

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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.

*find more information on position and application here*

 

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.

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HASTAC Scholars Program 2016-2018

untitled-1The HASTAC Scholars program hopes that each institution will recognize their HASTAC Scholar with a small fellowship in recognition of their work as interdisciplinary scholars and public scholars on their own campus

DEADLINE OCTOBER 15th!!

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What do HASTAC Scholars actually do?

  • Participate in our annual University Worth Fighting For series—online or in person
  • Blog about your own work and research projects, questions, ideas
  • Report on activities at your local institution and department
  • Share insights from conferences and performances
  • Network both online and at local meet-ups or conferences
  • Conduct interviews, book reviews, project reviews—your status as a HASTAC Scholar can give you a sense of standing to reach out to major people in your field!
  • Are you interested in a new tool or pedagogical idea? You could host a small video chat with other Scholars to work through how you can implement it!
  • Other ideas: Create an app, co-ordinate the development of a small DH project, work with your university library on a digitization project, etc.
  • In short: Every student ends up being active in a different way. We are open to how you want to help build this community or develop a supportive community on your campus!

Ready to get started? Here are a few steps:

  • Identify a possible mentor at your campus
  • Consider how you want to be involved
  • Familiarize yourself with the program overview. If you have specific questions, please reach out to the directors at scholars@hastac.org (link sends e-mail)
  • Talk to your mentor about the fellowship funding.
  • Finally: apply!

 

IMPORTANT: Before applying, please read the following:

1. Before applying, you MUST identify a faculty or staff member who is willing to mentor you and sponsor your fellowship. We will contact this person to confirm their sponsorship of your application.

2. Please ensure both you and your mentor are registered as users on www.hastac.org BEFORE applying here.

3. Please ensure you have all of the required information before submitting your application. You will not be able to edit the form once it has been sent.

Thank you! If you have questions, check the FAQ on the website, or email the Co-Directors of HASTAC Scholars at scholars@hastac.org.

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University of Maryland, Information Systems Department Offering Three Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

umbc_sunrisehr The Information Systems (IS) Department at UMBC is committed to increasing the diversity of our community. We invite applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2017.

Two candidates with research interests and experience in Data Science – The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting large-scale data science research, such as extracting knowledge from data of increasing sizes, velocity, and variety to improve decision making in one or more application domains closely relevant to active research areas in the IS department.

A candidate with research interests and experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or knowledge management (KM) – The ideal candidate should have expertise in conducting AI/KM research to improve decision making in application domains such as social computing, health, business analytics, environmental sustainability, and public welfare. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Information Systems or a related field no later than August 2017.

Review of applications will begin in November 2016 and will continue until the positions are filled, subject to the availability of funds.

*find more information on position and application here*

 

The research areas in the department are: Artificial is_umbcIntelligence/Knowledge Management, Databases and Data Mining, Human Centered Computing, Software Engineering, and Health Information Technology. Candidates should be engaged in research that fosters collaboration with at least one of the research areas and preference will be given to those who can collaborate with current faculty within and across departments, fostering interdisciplinary research. Candidates are expected to establish a collaborative, externally funded and nationally recognized research program as well as contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, advising, and mentoring that support diversity and inclusion.

Application Instructions:

  • Online submission with all files as PDF, apply at links below
  • cover letter
  • CV
  • one-page statement of teaching interests
  • one-page statement of research interests
  • names and contact information of at least three references.

For two positions in Data Science/Big Data –  http://apply.interfolio.com/37306

For AI/Knowledge Management –  http://apply.interfolio.com/37179

For inquiries, please contact Barbara Morris at (410) 455-3795 or bmorris@umbc.edu

UMBC continues to lead U.S. News national university rankings placing fourth in Most Innovative National University and sixth in Undergraduate Teaching. The Chronicle of Higher Education for the fifth consecutive year has listed UMBC in the “honor roll” of “Great Colleges to Work For”; it is the only Maryland four-year institution to be recognized. Diversity is a core value of the UMBC and we believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Therefore, members of under-represented groups including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

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Head of Scholars’ Lab Graduate Programs

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The University of Virginia Library seeks an experienced, versatile digital scholar and administrator to lead programs for graduate students in our internationally recognized Scholars’ Lab; home of the Praxis Program and a vibrant community of Graduate Fellows in Digital Humanities. The Head of Scholars’ Lab Graduate Programs joins an accomplished and forward-looking digital scholarship team, and is eligible for the self-directed research time that all of our staff members are granted for professional engagement and to pursue their own, often collaborative, R&D projects.

ald_mcgregor_fall12_se_02Primary Responsibilities: Mentoring, managing day-to-day operations, and coordinating staff support for both team-based and individual graduate fellowship programs at U.Va. Library. Developing intellectual programming in the digital humanities for the Scholars’ Lab and building community among emerging scholars at U.Va. Fostering collaboration on humanities training and research support with internal and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent in the humanities or humanistic aspects of information science.
  • Project management, supervisory, and teaching experience.
  • Ability as an instructor, mentor, writer, and researcher.
  • Knowledge of methods and practices in the digital humanities.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to a generalist audience.
  • Computer applications appropriate to digital humanities scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in a field related to humanities scholarship or humanistic aspects of information science.
  • Previous experience in higher education administration and experience in scholarly research, writing, and digital project development.
  • Previous experience in writing and administering grants.

Application Requirements:  uva-logo

 

For assistance contact Charlotte Albright, Senior Human Resources Generalist, at (434) 243-3509.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities at University of Kansas

 

university-of-kansas-ku-logo“The Humanities Program at the University of Kansas invites applications for a full-time, academic year tenure-track assistant professor position in Digital Humanities, to begin as early as August 18, 2017.

The Humanities Program is a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program dedicated to integrated learning in the humanities. We are deeply committed to the aims of the liberal arts: educating students to read carefully and think critically, to write and speak articulately, to acquire broad intellectual and cultural understanding, and to make connections among diverse areas of knowledge.”

Initial review of applications begins November 1, 2016 and continues as needed

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Responsibilities:

  • teaching established courses at the introductory level
  • working with KU’s Institute for Digital Research in the Humanities (IDRH) to further develop courses and research across humanities disciplines
  • conduct digital research in humanities leading to peer-reviewed scholarly production in appropriate venues and to external funding applications as appropriate
  • engage in program, College, University, and national service.

Requirements:

  • a Ph.D. or be ABD (all but dissertation) in a humanities-related field of study
  • demonstration of specialization in computationally-assisted analysis in a humanities discipline as evidenced through graduate coursework
  • dissertation research, publications, and/or externally funded research grants.
  • evidence of successful teaching and an active research agenda.

KU is especially interested in hiring faculty members who can contribute to four key campus-wide strategic initiatives:

  1. Sustaining the Planet, Powering aerialviewton_autumnthe World
  2. Promoting Well-Being, Finding Cures
  3. Building Communities, Expanding Opportunities
  4. Harnessing Information, Multiplying Knowledge

For more information, see http://www.provost.ku.edu/strategic-plan/initiatives.

Application Instructions:

  • online application describing experience and accomplishments
  • CV
  • teaching statement and supplemental materials (e.g., sample syllabi, peer evaluations, student surveys)
  • research statement and supplemental materials (e.g., representative publications; links to relevant websites)
  • (5) the names and contact information for three professional references.
  • For a complete announcement and to apply online, go to: https://employment.ku.edu/academic/7261BR 

Address queries to: Sandra L. Zimdars-Swartz, Director/Search Committee Chair, Humanities Program – hwcdirector@ku.edu.

 

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Miami University: Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities.

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“The Department of English at Miami University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective August 2017.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • a terminal degree (e.g., MFA, PhD, EdD) in English or a cognate field by time of employment – Required.
  • primary research, scholarship, and/or creative practice is in digital humanities and/or digital miami_university_logostudies
  • significant strengths in a variety of digital humanities practices and methods
  • the ability to contribute to the intersections of two or more of our four English programs in Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature, and Rhetoric and Writing
  • a desire to partner with and receive support from interdisciplinary programs and cohorts on campus including the Humanities Center, the Center for Digital Scholarship, Armstrong Interactive Media Studies, and Comparative Media Studies.

Screening of applications begins October 17, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Responsibilities:

  • collaborate within and across department programs
  • contribute to undergraduate and graduate level curricula
  • advise students
  • maintain an active research agenda
  • provide service to the institution.

Application Information:

  • Submit a CV and letter of application that outlines scholarly interests, teaching, and other related experiences to qualifications to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=3338.
  • Selected candidates will be asked to submit 1 or 2 samples of digital scholarship and/or creative work in the appropriate medium
  • The department will then send requests for three references and letters of recommendation that speak to both scholarship and overall qualifications.
  • Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Skype.

For inquiries about posting, contact Dr. cris cheek at cheekc@miamioh.edu.

 

The University is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination and harassment. Miami University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.

 

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San Diego State – Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities

sdsuwlsh_3color_rv“San Diego State University seeks a Digital Humanist focused on Technology and Diversity in Historical Context who can lead and develop our Area of Excellence in “Digital Humanities and Global Diversity” to pursue and foster intersectional, interdisciplinary, collaborative research, and teaching. We are looking for a humanities scholar who rigorously explores the relationships between media and/or technology and human diversity (with an emphasis on race and ethnicity, including perspectives of the global or transnational) in historical context.

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The successful candidate will teach for one of the following participating departments to be determined by the candidate: History, European Studies (with expertise in French/Francophone, German, Italian or Russian Studies), Chicano/a Studies, or Africana Studies.”

Review of application materials will begin November 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled

 

The ideal candidate will:

  • have an earned doctorate in a humanities field (including history, cultural studies, media studies, ethnic studies, and American studies)
  • demonstrate a capacity for academic leadership, dynamic, student-centered teaching, and research, scholarship or creative work, reflected in research publications, grants, presentations, exhibitions, public performances, patents, books, book chapters, etc.

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Inquiries should be addressed to the search chair, William Nericcio, bnericci@mail.sdsu.edu.

 

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Assistant Professor of Communication at Bellarmine University

buhorizontallogo_tcm331-2064Bellarmine University’s School of Communication seeks an outstanding candidate for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2017.

Ideal Candidate will have :

  • a terminal degree in the field of expertise at time of employment or obtained by August 2017 is required
  • an expertise in theory
  • research and practice related to the field of communication
  • a generalist orientation, but will possess high-impact scholarship that complements and expands the department’s current offerings
  • a record of outstanding teaching, research and service, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education
  • a Ph.D. in Communication is preferred.

Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective, a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity, and experience in hybrid teaching, online teaching, service-oriented teaching, or community-based learning are particularly encouraged to apply.

A review of applications will begin on October 15th and continue until the position is filled

*find more information on position here*

 

Responsibilities:

  • continuing pursuit of scholarship
  • teaching undergraduate and master’s programs
  • academic advising
  • service to the School of Communication, university, and community.

Application Instructions – Submit:

  • letter of interest
  • CV
  • transcripts
  • teaching evaluations
  • statements of teaching philosophy & creative interests
  • contact information for three professional references by clicking on the appropriate link in this posting.
  • Submit materials and apply here

 

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Media

Do you have expertise in any of the following areas – Digital and Social Media, Media Convergence, Integrated Strategic Communication, Interactive Design, Gaming and Gamification, and/or Multimedia Communication?  Then Bellarmine University’s School of Communication is looking for you!buhorizontallogo_tcm331-2064Listed in the Princeton Review’s 380 Best Colleges and ranking 13th among Southern universities in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report college rankings and is a top university in Forbes’ list of America’s best colleges. Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine intends to increase its undergraduate and graduate enrollment of nearly 4,000 students by adding several new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students.

Position: a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Digital Media to begin August 2017.

Evaluation of submissions begins October 15th

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Responsibilities:

  • continuing pursuit of scholarship
  • teaching in undergraduate and master’s programs
  • academic advising
  • service to the School of Communication, university, and community.

Requirements:

  • terminal degree in the field of expertise at time of employment or obtained by August 2017 is required
  • portfolio of creative or professional work that expands the department’s current offerings
  • record of outstanding teaching, research and service, and a
  • commitment to undergraduate and graduate education is expected.

Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective, a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity, and experience in hybrid teaching, online teaching, service-oriented teaching, or community-based learning are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

A review of applications will begin on October 15th and continue until the position is filled.