[Jobs] utah converging media

[Jeremy Hunsinger]

Communication/Converging Media: Assistant Professor in Converging  
Media. The Department of Communication at the University of Utah  
seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor  
position with emphasis in converging media, effective July 1, 2006.  
The qualified applicant will have a completed, or nearly completed,  
Ph.D. in mass communication or closely related field and be able to  
demonstrate potential excellence in teaching, research and/or  
creative scholarship with an integrated view of the following areas:  
new media theory, criticism, and design (as related to film,  
television, animation, Web design, interactive media and  
scriptwriting, mobile technologies, and videogames); and new  
communication technology law and policy, history, or political  
economy. The qualified candidate will be able to teach theoretical  
and design courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels  
emphasizing the social, cultural, historical, and creative aspects of  
converging media. Direction of graduate students is required.  
Candidates must be fluent in the Adobe and Macromedia suites in  
communication contexts. The University of Utah recognizes that a  
diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of  
the entire campus and greater community. To this end, the Department  
of Communication is committed to removing barriers that have been  
traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented  
groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enrich our campus  
diversity; and make every attempt to support their academic,  
professional and personal success while they are here. The presence  
and success of these faculty members enhances the educational  
experience of everyone. The Department of Communication is an  
intellectual community that is committed to diversity, celebrates a  
complex of interests, and pursues a wide range of disciplinary and  
interdisciplinary projects. Strong candidates will be interested in  
and able to make connections to our scholarly community. Review of  
applications begins September 30, 2005, and continues until the  
position is filled. Applicants must submit an application letter,  
vita, three letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly and/or  
creative activity, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching  
excellence to: Professor Robert Avery, Chair, Search Committee, 255  
South Central Campus Drive, Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake  
City, Utah 84112-0491. The University of Utah is fully committed to  
policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously  
pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and  
employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and  
status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation,  
and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also  
are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity  
employment policies. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action,  
Equal Opportunity Employer and particularly encourages applications  
from women and minorities. The University provides reasonable  
accommodations to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.  
Communication/Converging Media: Assistant Professor in Converging  
Media. The Department of Communication at the University of Utah  
seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor  
position with emphasis in converging media, effective July 1, 2006.  
The qualified applicant will have a completed, or nearly completed,  
Ph.D. in mass communication or closely related field and be able to  
demonstrate potential excellence in teaching, research and/or  
creative scholarship with an integrated view of the following areas:  
new media theory, criticism, and design (as related to film,  
television, animation, Web design, interactive media and  
scriptwriting, mobile technologies, and videogames); and new  
communication technology law and policy, history, or political  
economy. The qualified candidate will be able to teach theoretical  
and design courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels  
emphasizing the social, cultural, historical, and creative aspects of  
converging media. Direction of graduate students is required.  
Candidates must be fluent in the Adobe and Macromedia suites in  
communication contexts. The University of Utah recognizes that a  
diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of  
the entire campus and greater community. To this end, the Department  
of Communication is committed to removing barriers that have been  
traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented  
groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enrich our campus  
diversity; and make every attempt to support their academic,  
professional and personal success while they are here. The presence  
and success of these faculty members enhances the educational  
experience of everyone. The Department of Communication is an  
intellectual community that is committed to diversity, celebrates a  
complex of interests, and pursues a wide range of disciplinary and  
interdisciplinary projects. Strong candidates will be interested in  
and able to make connections to our scholarly community. Review of  
applications begins September 30, 2005, and continues until the  
position is filled. Applicants must submit an application letter,  
vita, three letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly and/or  
creative activity, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching  
excellence to: Professor Robert Avery, Chair, Search Committee, 255  
South Central Campus Drive, Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake  
City, Utah 84112-0491. The University of Utah is fully committed to  
policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously  
pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and  
employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and  
status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation,  
and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also  
are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity  
employment policies. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action,  
Equal Opportunity Employer and particularly encourages applications  
from women and minorities. The University provides reasonable  
accommodations to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.
jeremy hunsinger
jhuns at vt.edu
www.cddc.vt.edu
jeremy.tmttlt.com
www.tmttlt.com

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