[Air-L] Two positions: social media and communication technology

[Greg Wise]

The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University has embarked upon a strategic effort to build scholarly and pedagogical expertise in social media and communication technology.  As part of this initiative we are seeking faculty from across the social science disciplines who examine communication technology and social media in a variety of contexts and settings. These positions represent the initial hires devoted to this strategic effort.  More information about the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu/sbs/.


Social Change and Communication Technology
The division seeks an associate or full professor with expertise in social change and communication technology.  The successful candidate will be able to develop courses, teach, and conduct research that examines the role and impact of communication technology in society.  Of particular interest are scholars who explore the impact of social media on society, organizations, and social change and those who investigate the societal shifts that result from new communication technologies.
Required Qualifications include: a PhD in Sociology or a closely-related discipline; evidence of an ongoing research program and level of publication consistent with tenured associate or full professor rank; evidence of successful college/university teaching; ability and willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate degree courses within the division; and relevant administrative experience.

Application procedure: Send the following items electronically to Jamie.Howell at asu.edu<mailto:Jamie.Howell at asu.edu>:  1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three samples of scholarly work and 4) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without candidate notification).



Application deadline:  November 14, 2011; if not filled, every other Monday thereafter until search is closed.


New Media and Media Campaigns
The division seeks an assistant professor with expertise in new media and media campaigns.  The successful candidate will be able to develop courses, teach, and conduct research in the areas of new media, social media, and communication campaigns.  Of particular interest are scholars who explore the use of social media in public campaigns and social movements including but not limited to health campaigns, political resistance, and civil discourse.
Required Qualifications include: a PhD in communication or a related discipline by August, 2012; evidence of an ongoing research program and level of publication consistent with experience; evidence of successful college/university teaching; ability to teach undergraduate and graduate communication degree courses.

Application procedure: Send the following items electronically to Jamie.Howell at asu.edu<mailto:Jamie.Howell at asu.edu>: 1) a letter of application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three samples of scholarly work and 4) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted without candidate notification).



Application deadline: November 14, 2011








Division Statement/Gen Info

Members of our division are committed to excellence in teaching and research and SBS is proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and graduates. We are a research-oriented division where our priority is the discovery of new knowledge and understandings about human behavior, social issues and cultural processes; the application of that knowledge to the betterment of physical, mental, and social health; and the transmission of that knowledge to our students and the community of Arizona. Students have the opportunity to participate in faculty-student collaborative research projects, explore cross-cultural and global perspectives in their courses, access the latest computer technology for projects and assignments, and apply what they have learned in a variety of community-based internship sites across the Phoenix metropolitan area.


All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful outcome (as determined by the university) of the pre-employment screening activities, including a criminal history check (or a fingerprint check), under Arizona Board of Regents policy 6-709.



Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  ASU's complete non-discrimination statement may be found at:  https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.