[Air-L] Update: Two faculty jobs at U of Virginia

Kevin Driscoll driscollkevin at gmail.com
Wed Nov 2 10:26:09 PDT 2016


Hello AoIR!

This is a reminder and an update about two job openings in the Dept. of
Media Studies at the University of Virginia.

Key dates:
- November 8 is the date for priority consideration to the open topic
position
- December 9 is the date for priority consideration to the position
specializing in media and the African American experience

The two positions will remain open until filled. To be considered for both
positions, candidates must submit two applications.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this message to your
colleagues and students.

Kevin Driscoll
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Media Studies
University of Virginia



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African American and/or African Diaspora Experience, Assistant or Associate
Professor
http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80103

The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) at
the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor
or tenured Associate Professor. We welcome applicants specializing in media
and the African American experience or media and African and/or African
Diaspora studies, with a preference given to those in the first area. The
appointment begins with the fall term of 2017, with an anticipated start
date of July 25, 2017. The successful candidate at the assistant professor
level must have a Ph.D or be ABD with expected completion by May; show
evidence of research promise in the field of media studies; and demonstrate
a commitment to innovative and effective teaching. Associate professor
candidates must have an outstanding publication record of innovative
research in media studies and proven teaching excellence. In either case,
the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D at the time of appointment.

This position is part of a larger University of Virginia hiring initiative
in the Global South that seeks to foster inter-disciplinary and
cross-disciplinary teaching and research. The candidate hired will be
appointed for the first two years as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow with the
Institute of Humanities and Global Cultures, an appointment that will
provide one course release per year.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs at UVA (
https://jobs.virginia.edu), search for posting number 0619561, and
electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that
describes research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, and
contact information for three references. Also, separately by e-mail,
please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that
speak to research excellence be sent to: Professor Aniko Bodroghkozy,
Search Committee Chair at this address: mediastudiessearch at gmail.com

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and
letters of reference by December 9, 2016. The position remains open until
filled. Questions regarding the application process may be sent to the
Search Committee Chair: ab4vs at virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires
prior to making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.

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Open Topic Media Studies, Assistant or Association Professor
http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80106

The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) at
the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant or
Associate Professor with an appointment to begin July 25, 2017. The
successful candidate at the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D or
be ABD with expected completion by May; show evidence of research promise
in the field of media studies; and demonstrate a commitment to innovative
and effective teaching. Associate professor candidates must have an
outstanding publication record of innovative research in media studies and
proven teaching excellence. In either case, the successful candidate must
hold a Ph.D at the time of appointment. The research specializations for
this position are open. Candidates should be well versed in theories and
methods that would complement current departmental strengths in gender,
global media, technology, and policy.

To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs at UVA (
https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0619564, and
electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that
describes research agenda and teaching experience, and a curriculum vitae.
Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research
excellence will be requested of candidates continuing on to the second
round.

For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by
November 8, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Professor
Siva Vaidhyanathan, Chair of Search Committee, uvamdst at gmail.com/.

The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Women,
Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.



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