[Air-L] Social Media/New Media Communication Faculty Position at Oregon State University

[Gerald Voorhees]

The program in New Media Communications at Oregon State University is
seeking to hire a tenure track assistant professor with specialization in
social media. Please feel free to distribute this call.

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Position Title: Assistant Professor - Social Media



Appointment Type: Academic Teaching/Research Faculty, Tenure Track



Position Summary: The New Media Communications program in the proposed
School of Arts and Communication invites applications for a full-time (1.0
FTE), 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Social Media. Secondary
emphasis in one or more of the following areas: new media, media management
and economics, media history, non-linear storytelling and gaming. Teaching
and research activities should pertain to social media and one or more of
these secondary areas.



Minimum/Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication or relevant field.
(Ph.D. must be in-hand by position start date). Demonstrated experience and
excellence in teaching courses in communication, social media, new media,
and/or secondary areas. Record of scholarly achievement or scholarly
promise in a program of research. Record of commitment to service to the
department, college and community and to the establishment of a community
of scholars/teachers. Ability to work with faculty and students in an
interdisciplinary/collaborative environment.



Preferred Qualifications: Educational emphasis in one of the following
secondary areas of expertise: new media, media management and economics,
media history, non-linear storytelling and gaming. Prior experience in an
academic appointment or related professional field. A demonstrable
commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Scholarly Outcomes for Position (academic faculty only)

For Full Consideration Date



Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  OSU is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.



For full consideration, applications must be submitted online at
jobs.oregonstate.edu by February 24, 2012. Posting Number: 0008562.
Quicklink for Posting:
jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59858



When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic
documents:

1. Letter of application indicating how your qualifications and experience
have prepared you for this position.

2. Current, comprehensive curriculum vita.

3. Professional statement that includes teaching and research philosophy
(upload as "Other Document").

4. Three confidential letters of recommendation. Note: These must be sent
directly to the department address listed below.

Bill Loges, Search Committee Chair
Oregon State University
New Media Communications
403 Strand Ag. Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331

5. Graduate transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related
courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or
private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to
attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 5MB or less. If over 5MB in
size, submit to the contact person listed. Transcripts must be received by
the closing date.

6. Evidence of excellence in teaching such as teaching evaluation summaries
for both lower division and upper division courses, and if available,
graduate courses (upload as "Other Document 2").

7. Scholarly writing sample (e.g., published essay, convention
paper)(Upload as "Other Document 3").

For additional information please contact: Bill Loges, 541-737-4580 or
bill.loges at oregonstate.edu, New Media Communications 403 Strand Ag. Hall,
Corvallis, OR 97331