[Jobs] new school

[jeremy hunsinger]

The New School's Department of Media Studies and Film invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in digital pedagogy and online education. The Media Studies Program enrolls more than 500 students from 30 countries, and offers a curriculum in media theory, history, and criticism, film studies, media management, and audio, video, film, and digital media production. The curriculum consists of on-site and online classes and the M.A. degree can be completed entirely online.

We seek diverse candidates with a record of research and teaching excellence in media education, online learning platforms, and networked collaboration, with expertise in a broad range of media pedagogy and practices (distance learning, streaming media, immersive online environments, mobile devices, etc.).

The successful candidate will teach a range of courses in media education and pedagogy, coordinate the program's online curriculum, and advance the delivery of a rich multimedia learning experience across a broad range of media environments and platforms. Further responsibilities include student advising and appropriate service on departmental, divisional, and university committees.

The New School is committed to maintaining a diverse educational and creative community, a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status. Individuals from groups historically under-represented in higher education are encouraged to apply, as are international candidates.

The decision to hire is subject to budget approval.

Requirements:

A terminal degree in a media related field (Ph.D. preferred) or M.A. and equivalent experience is required.

All applications must be completed online at The New School's Human Resource's website (http://careers.newschool.edu). Please attach a cover letter, C.V., and the names of three referees who will be writing letters. (Note: only three attachments are accepted on the online site).

Please mail all additional materials to:

Professor Barry Salmon, Chair Search Committee, The New School 2 W 13th/Rm. 1216A New York, NY 10011.

Review of applications will begin Dec. 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

The starting date for the position is July 1, 2011.

In addition to a dynamic and progressive work environment, The New School offers a competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts and a tuition waiver. We encourage a healthy work/life balance and offer employee assistance services, health and well-being programs and over four weeks of vacation time per year.

Apply with us and discover the rewards and opportunities in working for a world-class, urban university.

Interested candidates must apply online at: http://careers.newschool.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52507
Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech


Words are things; and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. --Byron