[Air-L] Job Opening: Digital Media Studies, San Diego State University

[Noah Arceneaux]

*Tenure-track Faculty in Digital Media Studies*

*School of Journalism and Media Studies | San Diego State University*

*Applications:* Review of application materials will begin *September 1,
2015*, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply
via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/30303).


The School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in digital media
studies, specifically a critical theorist of digital media with an emphasis
on race, ethnicity, or other identity markers, at the level of assistant
professor, to start August 2016.



*Responsibilities:* The successful candidate will be able to teach in the
long term across the undergraduate curriculum in media studies. The
immediate teaching need, in rank order, is for coverage of courses in
principles of media studies, media technology and society, and creative
uses of emerging media. The faculty member will be expected to create a new
undergraduate course on media and culture as defined by race, ethnicity,
and other identity markers. The faculty member also is expected to have a
scholarly research agenda in digital media studies (broadly defined) and
significant digital media production skills. The faculty member will
participate in the University’s designated Area of Excellence for Digital
Humanities and Global Diversity as a scholar of digital media who takes a
critical/cultural approach to the exploration of human experiences as
differentiated by race, ethnicity, and other identity markers. This hire
will also provide service to the School and to academic and professional
media communities.



*Required Qualifications:* An earned doctorate in media studies, mass
communication, communication, or a related field is required by the
position start date. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to
excellence in both teaching, and research, in line with SDSU’s
teacher-scholar model. Evidence or promise of a strong research agenda in
digital media studies (broadly defined) is required. Relevant professional
work experience in digital media is strongly preferred.



*Rank and Salary:* This is a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant
professor level. Appointment to the position requires that the candidate’s
doctoral degree be earned by the appointment start date in August 2016.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.



*Applications:* Review of application materials will begin *September 1,
2015*, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply
via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/30303). All additional
inquiries should be addressed to:


*Noah Arceneaux, Ph.D.*

*Associate Professor and Chair, Media Studies Search Committee*

*School of Journalism and Media Studies*

*San Diego State University*

*5500 Campanile Drive*

*San Diego CA 92182-4561*

*noah.arceneaux at sdsu.edu <noah.arceneaux at sdsu.edu>*



SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.

-- 
Noah Arceneaux
School of Journalism and Media Studies
San Diego State University
noah.arceneaux at sdsu.edu