[Air-l] 3 communication positions, University of Utah, USA

[Cassandra Van Buren]

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Van Buren

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Converging Media

The Department of Communication at the University of Utah seeks qualified
applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position with emphasis in
converging media, effective July 1, 2006. The qualified applicant will have
a completed, or nearly completed, PhD in mass communication or closely
related field and be able to demonstrate potential excellence in teaching,
research and/or creative scholarship with an integrated view of the
following areas: new media theory, criticism, and design (as related to
film, television, animation, web design, interactive media and
scriptwriting, mobile technologies, and videogames); and new communication
technology law and policy, history, or political economy. The qualified
candidate will be able to teach theoretical and design courses at the
undergraduate and graduate levels emphasizing the social, cultural,
historical, and creative aspects of converging media. Direction of graduate
students is required. Candidates must be fluent in the Adobe and Macromedia
suites in communication contexts. 

The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is
committed to diversity, celebrates a complex of interests, and pursues a
wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects.  Strong
candidates will be interested in and able to make connections to our
scholarly community.

Review of applications begins September 30, 2005, and continues until the
position is filled.  Applicants must submit an application letter, vita,
three letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly and/or creative
activity, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching excellence to:
Professor Robert Avery, Chair Search Committee, 255 S. Central Campus Drive,
Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0491.

The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination
and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all
programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national
origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability.  Religion,
sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the
Vietnam era also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity
employment policies.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.  The
University provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of
applicants and employees.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, DEPARMENT OF COMMUNICATION invites applications for
two faculty positions.

Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication & Diversity

The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor of
communication effective July 1, 2006.  Strong candidates will have a
background in media studies as it relates to cultural, racial, and/or ethnic
diversity or strong expertise in: diversity or minority issues in mass
communication; cultural, racial, or ethnic issues in the media; critical
media approaches; media effects; journalism; or integrated communication.
Highly qualified applicants will have a completed or nearly completed Ph.D.
in mass communication, or a closely related discipline or a recognized
research or creative scholarship agenda; appropriate professional
experience; a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence;
and the promise or early evidence of a productive research or creative
scholarship program.  Highly qualified candidates will be able to teach a
variety of skills and concept courses.  Academic rank contingent upon
qualifications.

Assistant Professor in Journalism/Mass Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in journalism/mass
communication effective July 1, 2006.  The Department is particularly
interested in candidates with a background in international or global mass
communication.  Strong candidates will have professional experience in
journalism; a completed, or nearly completed, Ph.D. in mass communication or
a closely related discipline; a record of or demonstrated potential for
teaching excellence; and the promise or early evidence of a productive
research program in any of the following areas: print journalism,
international mass communication; the role of the mass media in society, the
media's impact on society, or methodological questions and their
relationship to society.  Highly qualified candidates will be able to teach
reporting, writing, and editing; graduate and undergraduate courses in their
own areas of expertise; or other areas consistent with the department's
needs.  
The successful candidate also will be able to establish and build
relationships with local media professionals.

The University of Utah recognizes that a diverse faculty benefits and
enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater
community.  To this end, 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
enrich our campus diversity; and makes every attempt to support their
academic, professional and personal success while they are here.  The
presence and success of these faculty members enhances the educational
experience of everyone.

The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is
committed to diversity, celebrates a complex of interests, and pursues a
wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects.  Strong
candidates will be interested in and able to make connections to our
scholarly community.

Review of both positions applications begins September 30, 2005 and
continues until the positions are filled.  Applicants must submit an
application letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, samples of
scholarly and/or creative activity, and evidence of teaching excellence to:
Professor Glen Feighery, Chair, Search Committee,
255 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City,
UT 84112-0491.

The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination
and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all
programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national
origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability.  Religion,
sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the
Vietnam era also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity
employment policies.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.  The
University provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of
applicants and employees.


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Cassandra Van Buren, Ph.D.
Department of Communication
University of Utah
255 S. Central Campus Drive LNCO 2400
Salt Lake City UT 84112 USA
801.581.7268 voice
cvb at utah.edu
www.utah.edu/newmedia