[Air-L] Open-rank TT position in Communication Policy, Technology, and Democracy @ American U (Washington DC, USA)

[Adrienne Massanari]

Dear all,

American University is hiring an open-rank, tenure-track/tenured position in Communication Policy, Technology, and Democracy. As the ad mentions (https://apply.interfolio.com/118579), this is a superb position for someone who can be a leader in policy and digital platforms/infrastructures.

I’m not on the hiring committee, but can forward any questions you might have to my colleagues. And please distribute this broadly to your networks!

Cheers,
Adrienne

Communication Policy, Technology and Democracy: Tenure, Open Rank

https://apply.interfolio.com/118579

American University: School of Communication

Location - Washington, D.C.
Open Date - Dec 06, 2022

Description - The School of Communication (SOC) at American University in Washington, D.C., invites applications for a full-time, open-rank position (Assistant, Associate or Full) with a start date of August 1, 2023. Applicants should have a PhD in Communication, Media Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or a related field.

Qualifications - Our ideal candidate is a recognized or rapidly emerging thought leader in the area of information and communication law and policy, with a focus on Internet-based platforms and infrastructures, and emerging media, especially as tied to democracy and governance. Scholarship is expected to have clear implications for policy – whether for federal agencies, international treaty organizations, Internet and/or platform governance, standard-setting organizations, NGOs, or other major sites of governance and policy. The candidate should already have a solid publication track record in scholarly venues, whether in books or articles.
For American University, this hire will be part of our leadership position on policy and digital platforms and will connect several schools. We particularly seek a collaborative leader who will work across disciplines, including to our prominent law school, with our peers in computer science, and possibly with industry. The successful candidate will be invited to participate in several university research centers, such as the Internet Governance Lab, the Center for Media and Social Impact, and the law school’s programs on Information Justice and Intellectual Property and on Tech, Law, and Security. A track record of raising funds for research (and eventually for centers) is ideal.

This position will be integral to our PhD and Master’s programs. The position has an administrative appointment in the Communication Studies division at SOC, which houses our competitive doctoral program, our MA in Media, Technology and Democracy, and a research-focused undergraduate program. A passion for mentoring future scholars and strong teaching skills are essential.

Critical and intersectional approaches that examine social inequalities and the exercise of power are particularly welcome. Women, underrepresented individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans of the armed forces are encouraged to apply.

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Adrienne Massanari, PhD
she/her/hers

Associate Professor & PhD Director
School of Communication
Faculty Affiliate: Antiracist Research and Policy Center & AU Game Center
American University

@hegemonyrules
www.adriennemassanari.com