[Air-L] Tenure Track Position in Global Media Studies

[Huatong Sun]

Dear AoIR colleagues,

Our program is hiring an assistant professor in Global Media Studies.
Teaching at the University of Washington Tacoma offers the advantages
of working at a small, diverse, vibrant research and teaching campus
(approximately 3,000 students) with all of the advantages of also
being part of an American R1 university, for example, junior faculty
members usually get one quarter of research leave. The scenic greater
Seattle/Puget Sound area is also one of the top high-tech hubs in the
US with opportunities for community outreach, consulting and cultural
activities.

Please pass this ad along to anyone you know who may be interested.
The application deadline is November 16th.

Thanks,

Huatong

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Position Announcement
Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, University of Washington Tacoma
Assistant Professor of Global Media Studies

The University of Washington Tacoma (UW Tacoma) invites applications
for a full time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Global Media
Studies in the Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences (IAS) Program.  The
successful candidate will be an intellectually expansive scholar whose
research addresses the interdependencies and interconnections of
globalization as developed through one or more of the following areas:
development communication, reception studies, production studies,
social media, convergence technologies, and global health.  The
successful candidate will build on the critical and cultural studies
framework in which the major is situated, and advance a teaching and
research agenda that addresses the ways in which new technologies
complicate and facilitate transactions in a global society. We seek a
candidate ready to contribute to our campus's success with diversity
and inclusion, prepared to involve students in faculty research and
field-based experiences, and eager to integrate new pedagogical
techniques and technologies into teaching/learning.

The position primarily contributes to an interdisciplinary major in
Communication but also contributes to other interdisciplinary majors
and concentrations at UW Tacoma, such as: Arts, Media, and Culture;
Global Studies; Politics, Philosophy, and Economics; and Ethnic,
Gender, and Labor Studies. The position begins September 16, 2013,
requires an earned doctorate in Communication or related field at the
time of appointment, and is contingent on funding.  Candidates in the
final stages of their dissertation will be appointed on an acting
basis.

IAS offers a range of innovative interdisciplinary majors.  We welcome
applicants representing diverse perspectives and approaches.  One of
three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma is located in new
and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma and serves students of a
wide range of ages and backgrounds in the South Puget Sound region.
The South Sound is a beautiful place to live with outstanding
opportunities for both cultural and recreational activities. It also
has vibrant business and nonprofit communities including organizations
like the world-renowned Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Amazon,
Boeing, Microsoft, Nordstrom, RealNetworks, Starbucks, Weyerhaeuser,
the Port of Tacoma, and more.  For more information on UW Tacoma,
visit our website at https://www.tacoma.uw.edu.

To apply, please submit: 1) letter delineating your interests and
qualifications, a description of research projects underway, your
teaching experience, and previous activities mentoring minorities
and/or advancing minorities, women, or members of other
under-represented groups, 2) curriculum vitae, including a list of
courses taught, 3) statement of your teaching philosophy, 4) an
article-length writing sample, 5) evidence of teaching effectiveness,
and 6) three letters of reference.  Submit all application materials
through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2192.  Application
materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email
will not be considered.  Screening of applicants will begin November
16, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. For further
information, e-mail Dr. Divya McMillin, search chair, at divya at uw.edu.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse
faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women,
racial/ethnic minority group members, individuals with disabilities,
and covered veterans. If you have a question about the details of this
search/position please contact that hiring unit directly.  All
University of Washington Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research
and service.

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Huatong Sun, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Digital Media Studies
University of Washington Tacoma
http://faculty.washington.edu/htsun/