[Air-l] faculty positions in digital media

[David M Silver]

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The Digital Media Studies (http://dms.du.edu/) program and the
Department of Mass Communications and Journalism Studies at the
University of Denver invite applications for two 9-month, tenure-track
assistant professor positions to begin September 1, 2007.

1. Digital Media Theory
The successful applicant will demonstrate a substantial commitment to
innovative research and scholarship in emerging digital media forms and
the cultures that surround them. The successful candidate should combine
analytic and creative strengths across several areas, which might
include the following: mobile, tactical, social, personal media, media
convergence, physical computing, global media and international
communication. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching
courses that take critical approaches to digital media while at the same
time fostering the applied theory and practical components of the DMS
program and the Dept. of Mass Communications, as well as teaching
courses for the University's general education requirements.

2. Digital Media Technology
Applicants for this position should have a developed background in
digital media arts and technology. Along with outstanding applied
skills, candidates should demonstrate their potential for research and
scholarship in emerging digital media forms. The primary instructional
responsibilities of the successful applicant may include teaching
courses in interactive multimedia production, computer games, multimedia
performance, electronic literature, virtual environments, and related
areas. Instructional opportunities also include developing courses
taking innovative, critical approaches to digital media and
technologies, both for the DMS program and the University's general
education requirements.

Additional responsibilities for both positions will include supervising
graduate theses and projects, as well as undergraduate and graduate
student advising. Successful applicants are expected to take an active
role in shaping this innovative, interdisciplinary program among the
School of Art and Art History, the Department of Computer Science, and
the Department of Mass Communications. Applicants should be ABD in an
appropriate field of media studies, arts, production, or related areas.
Preferred candidates will have the terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) in
an appropriate discipline.

All applicants must submit online applications for these positions by
going to http://www.dujobs.org. Please submit a letter of application
and c.v. as part of this online application process. Teaching
evaluations and three letters of recommendation should be mailed
separately to Professor Trace Reddell, Search Committee Chair, Digital
Media Studies Program, Sturm Hall 216B, 2000 E. Asbury Ave., Denver, CO
80208 (303-871-3874). DU is an EEO/AA Employer and is committed to
enhancing its faculty and staff diversity. Applications are particularly
encouraged from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and
veterans. For full consideration, applications should be received by
January 5, 2007.

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david silver
http://silverinsf.blogspot.com