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CfP conference on Data Justice
by Lina Dencik 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Members of this list might be interested in the below conference. --------------------------------- Call for Papers Data Justice An international conference exploring research on, and practices of, social justice in an age of datafication. Date: 21-22 May 2018 Location: Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK Host: Data Justice Lab, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK The collection and processing of massive amounts of data has become an increasingly contentious issue. Our financial transactions, communications, movements, relationships, all now generate data that are used to profile and sort groups and individuals. With the platformisation of digital media alongside governmental and corporate uses of citizen data, developments in AI, the Internet of Things, smart homes and smart cities, the systematic collection and analysis of massive data sets across our social life is being normalised and entrenched – what has been described as the ‘datafication’ of society. With the emergence of this data paradigm comes a new set of power dynamics requiring investigation and critique. Whilst promises of value-neutral information and possibilities for prediction are said to advance better responses to a range of social problems, they may also have serious implications for social and economic inclusion, autonomy, basic freedoms, and established notions of ethics, trust, accountability, governance and citizenship. What are the implications for social justice? How do we understand social justice in an age of datafication? In what way do initiatives around the globe address questions of data in relation to inequality, discrimination, power and control? How do we understand and practice ‘data justice’? What is the role of policy reform, technological design and activism? This conference will examine the intricate relationship between datafication and social justice by highlighting the politics and impacts of data-driven processes and exploring different responses. Hosted by the Data Justice Lab at Cardiff’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC), it will bring together international scholars, practitioners, and activists to engage with data from a social justice perspective. Confirmed speakers include: Anita Gurumurthy (IT for Change, India) Evelyn Ruppert (Goldsmiths, UK) Rob Kitchin (Maynooth University, Ireland) Sasha Costanza-Chock (Civic Media at MIT, US) Seeta Peña Gangadharan (London School of Economics, UK) Solon Barocas (Cornell University, US and FAT/ML) The conference will combine academic papers with hands-on workshops relating to methods of investigation, policy and design. We welcome submissions of abstracts for both types of sessions. Themes of the conference include (but are not limited to): * Data governance * Data discrimination * Data colonialism * Data sovereignty * Digital labour * Prediction and Preemption * Data scores and dashboards * Data ethics * Data policy and reform * Social justice-informed design * Uses of data by social justice groups * Data activism and advocacy Submissions Deadline for 250-word abstracts: 27th of November, 2017. Submit via EasyChair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dj2018 All submissions must include a title, author name(s), institutional affiliation(s) and full contact information (mailing address, email address). If you propose a workshop or practical demonstration, please provide a clear statement of purpose and a detailed description of activities, as well as any infrastructure requirements. Information Cardiff is a 2-hour train journey West of London and Heathrow airport. The closest airports are Cardiff and Bristol. ‘Data Justice’ will take place shortly before the ICA 2018 conference in Prague, 24-28 May. Flights to Prague take 2 hours from Heathrow. Conference fee: Full fee: £75 (early bird) / £100 Reduced student fee: £50 (early bird) / £75 Conference organizing committee: Lina Dencik, Arne Hintz, Joanna Redden (Data Justice Lab, Cardiff University, UK) For information about the Data Justice Lab, see: http://www.datajusticelab.org<http://www.datajusticelab.org/> Contact for further information<https://datajusticelab.org/contact/> -- Dr Lina Dencik Senior Lecturer/Director MA Journalism, Media and Communication Co-Director Data Justice Lab School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University Bute Building, King Edward VII Avenue, Cardiff CF10 3NB Email: DencikL(a)cardiff.ac.uk<mailto:DencikL@cardiff.ac.uk>, Tel: +44 (0)29 208 75461 Twitter: @LinaDencik Fellow, Center for Media, Data and Society, Central European University -------------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA mailing list -------------------------------------------------------- To manage your subscription or unsubscribe from the MECCSA list, please visit: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=MECCSA&A=1 ------------------------------------------------------- MeCCSA is the subject association for the field of media, communication and cultural studies in UK Higher Education. 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How significant is algorithmic personalization in searches for political parties and candidates? (Part II)
by Cornelius Puschmann 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Dear colleagues, apologies (again) for crossposting. We have done further analysis on personalization in Google search data in relation to the upcoming German national elections that I wanted to share with you: https://aps.hans-bredow-institut.de/personalization-google-part-ii/ Feedback is of course very welcome. An earlier paper on the subject (though with entirely different data) by one of our current fellows, Juhi Kulshrestha, and colleagues, is available here: https://people.mpi-sws.org/~juhi/search-bias-cscw-2017-pre-print.pdf All best, Cornelius -- Dr. Cornelius Puschmann Research Associate Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society Französische Straße 9 10117 Berlin, Germany www.hiig.de Senior Researcher Hans Bredow Institute for Media Research Rothenbaumchaussee 36 20148 Hamburg, Germany www.hans-bredow-institut.de p: +49 40 450 217 55 e: cornelius.puschmann(a)hiig.de w: cbpuschmann.net *Recent paper:* Puschmann, C., & Scheffler, T. (2016). Topic modeling for media and communication research: A short primer (*HIIG Discussion Paper Series* No. 2016–5). Berlin. Retrieved from http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2836478

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How many Facebook users make their friends list private?
by Nicholas John 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hi all, Has anyone ever seen data on how many Facebook users make their friends list private? I’m guessing it’s not that many, but I worry that writing “I guess it’s not that many” in my article might not get past Reviewer 2. Cheers! Nik Nicholas John Department of Communication The Hebrew University of Jerusalem T +972 54 7906073 @nicholasajohn <http://www.twitter.com/nicholasajohn> nicholasjohn.huji.ac.il <http://nicholasjohn.huji.ac.il/> Check out my new book,The Age of Sharing, at Amazon <https://www.amazon.com/Age-Sharing-Nicholas-John/dp/074566251X> or directly from Polity <http://politybooks.com/bookdetail/?isbn=9780745662503> Listen to a podcast <http://newbooksnetwork.com/nicholas-a-john-the-age-of-sharing-polity-press-…> on the New Books Network. Read an excerpt <http://culturedigitally.org/2016/11/the-age-of-sharing-by-nicholas-john-an-…>and responses <http://culturedigitally.org/2016/12/dialogue_nikjohn/>at Culture Digitally.

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Open Rank Faculty Search in Communication and Technology at Rutgers University School of Communication and Information
by Matthew Weber 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Open Rank Faculty Search in Communication and Technology at Rutgers University School of Communication and Information The Department of Communication seeks an assistant, associate, full, or distinguished professor in the Communication and Technology area to join the department in Fall 2018. Applications from junior scholars are encouraged. We welcome applications from scholars conducting theory-driven research that addresses real-world problems. Ideal candidates will place technology at the forefront of their investigations into how those innovations are changing communication processes and contexts. Our full-time faculty span a wide range of empirical approaches in their research, and we welcome applications from quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods scholars. We seek candidates whose scholarship intersects with, and extends, one or more of the department’s other research foci: health communication, interpersonal communication, language and social interaction, and organizational communication. We are particularly interested in communication and technology scholars working in one or more of the following areas: -Digital inequalities in marginalized groups and contexts -Privacy, surveillance, and transparency -Technology and organizational change -Technology in health or interpersonal contexts We look forward to welcoming a new colleague who will also contribute to our thriving undergraduate and masters programs, as well as our highly-regarded, interdisciplinary school-wide Ph.D. program. Responsibilities of tenure-track/tenured faculty members include undergraduate and graduate teaching assignments in communication, an active program of research in the candidate’s area of scholarly expertise, and service contributions in accordance with the university policy for tenure‐track and tenured appointments. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field is expected as of June 2018. How to Apply: To submit an application, visit http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/50577 Active review of applications will begin on October 11, 2017. For more information, contact Professor Vikki Katz ([log in to unmask]<https://lists.psu.edu/cgi-bin/wa?LOGON=A2%3Dind1708D%26L%3DCRTNET%26P%3DR14…>). This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners This institution offers benefits to spouses

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postdoc in digital media methods U. of Sydney; closing date 1 Oct 2017
by Gerard Goggin 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

[Dear AoIR colleagues, we are hiring for a 2-year postdoc position in digital media methods – at this link <http://sydney.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplicat…> or see below! Cheers Gerard Goggin] Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Digital Media Methods Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, School of Literature, Art and Media, Department of Media and Communications, University of Sydney About the opportunity As a leading media and communications department with a global profile, quality and breadth of research, and strong reputation for social impact and engagement, the Department of Media and Communications (MECO) wishes to appoint an outstanding postdoctoral researcher for a two-year fixed-term contract in the area of digital media methods, and broader area of digital humanities and social sciences. About you We are looking to appoint an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Digital Media Methods who possesses: * expertise in media and communications, and associated disciplines, with a particular focus on digital technology and emergent media and communication * expertise in digital humanities and social sciences, especially digital media methods * capability to code in relevant languages (such as R and Python). You will help build the interdisciplinary field of digital technology, media, and culture research, and in particular the field of media and communication research at the University, and with interdisciplinary collaborators. You will; * undertake high quality research on social, cultural, political, or other relevant area of digital technologies, utilising digital methods and digital HASS approaches * undertake a specific digital methods-based research project in the area of everyday social media, digital rights and governance (as directed by supervisor) * publish such work in leading outlets * research, evaluate, and provide guidance to colleagues on developments in digital media methods and digital humanities and social sciences * liaise with key researchers and capabilities at University of Sydney in data science and associated areas, especially in the Centre for Translational Data. Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position from Professor Gerard Goggin - gerard.goggin(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:gerard.goggin@sydney.edu.au> For recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Michelle Carlon or Cherie Goodwin on +61 2 8627 0646 or at sydneyrecruitment.mkconsultant(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:sydneyrecruitment.mkconsultant@sydney.edu.au> Please refer to the candidate information pack for further details: Candidate Information Pack<http://sydney.nga.net.au/publicfiles/sydney/jobs/B30340E1-D0F3-406D-B55D-A7…> Closing date: 11:30pm Sunday 1 October 2017 The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Gerard Goggin ARC Future Fellow Professor of Media and Communications Department of Media and Communications University of Sydney e: gerard.goggin(a)sydney.edu.au<mailto:gerard.goggin@sydney.edu.au> p: +61 2 9114 1218 m: +61 428 66 88 24 w: http://sydney.edu.au/arts/media_communications/staff/gerard_goggin.shtml

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Position: Assistant Professor, Digital and Electronic Rhetoric, San Diego State University
by Chris Werry 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Please share this job advertisement with candidates who seem a good fit. Thanks! ======================== The Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies at San Diego State University seeks applicants for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning in Fall Semester, 2018. Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Composition, or comparable area is required. We seek candidates with a demonstrated capacity for scholarly research and publication and a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching electronic and digital rhetoric. Desirable areas of teaching experience include multimodal literacies, multimodal composition, professional communication, social media, digital humanities, content management, and visual and information design. The Department of Rhetoric and Writing Studies is a freestanding academic unit within the College of Arts and Letters comprised of collegial, nationally and internationally recognized faculty with interests in literacy and the teaching of writing, rhetorical theory and the history of rhetoric, and professional and public discourse. (Please see the department website at: http://rhetoric.sdsu.edu.) The department also participates in San Diego State’s Digital Humanities Initiative, which researches digital culture and provides a regional hub for strategic innovation and collaboration. The university recently defined the initiative as an area of excellence, committing resources and funding to digital humanities work at San Diego State University. San Diego State University, an R2 institution and the flagship of the Cal State system, sponsors the second highest number of Fulbright Scholars in California. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. To see the full job go to https://apply.interfolio.com/42955. Applicants must apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/42955. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. We expect to conduct interviews via Skype or Zoom. For questions, please contact Chris Werry at cwerry(a)mail.sdsu.edu. -- Chris Werry Department of Rhetoric & Writing Studies San Diego State University

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Feminism, Science Studies and the Digital: Tuesday 17 October
by Kate O'Riordan 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

For anyone not already at the conference on the 17th - and anywhere near the south east of the UK - please come along: Feminism, Science Studies and the Digital: materialism, work and care plus book launch of Kate O'Riordan, Unreal Objects (Pluto Press, 2017) Speakers: Maria Puig de la Bellacasa, Kylie Jarrett and Kate O’Riordan Chair: Tim Jordan The event will bring together scholars in these intersecting fields in conversation about each other’s work to reflect on directions, and connections across the field. Each speaker will outline key ideas in their own work and respond to the work of the other panelists to bring these different projects into conversation. Panel presentations and discussion followed by book launch of Unreal Objects (Digital Barricades Series, Pluto Press, 2017) by Kate O’Riordan, Tuesday 17th October 2017 Sussex Humanities Lab, Silverstone Building University of Sussex 4pm -7.00pm

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Open PhD positions at Tampere University of Technology
by Simona Lohan 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

FYI: Tampere University of Technology is seeking doctoral students for funded positions in TUT's doctoral programmes. TUT offers doctoral students a high-standard, inspiring research environment, high-quality supervision and support for pursuing a postgraduate degree. Doctoral education is organized into faculty-specific doctoral programmes, and in the Faculty of Computing and Electrical Engineering there are 10 open positions. Doctoral Students are expected to undertake full-time study towards a doctoral degree at TUT. They will also perform teaching duties in their own field as part of their studies towards a doctorate. Applications are accepted through TUT's online application systems until 2 October. The documents must be written in English. The positions are filled for a fixed-term period of up to four years, preferably from 1 January 2018 onwards. See the full call for applications and more detailed instructions for submitting an application at www.tut.fi/openpositions. For more information on the research in the Faculty, please visit http://www.tut.fi/en/about-tut/faculties/computing-and-electrical-engineeri… For more information on the Doctoral Programme, please visit: http://www.tut.fi/en/admissions/doctoral-studies-phd/index.htm http://www.tut.fi/en/admissions/doctoral-studies-phd/computing-and-electric… http://www.tut.fi/en/admissions/doctoral-studies-phd/computing-and-electric…

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Registration Open-2017 DCC ECREA Conference Digital Culture meets Data
by Aristea Fotopoulou 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Dear Colleagues, The registration for the Conference 'Digital Culture meets Data: Critical approaches' organised by the ECREA Digital Culture and Communication Section<https://dccecrea.wordpress.com/> and the School of Media, University of Brighton is now open. 6th–7th November 2017, University of Brighton, UK. Keynote speakers: * Rob Kitchin, Maynooth University, Republic of Ireland * Helen Thornham, University of Leeds, UK Register here: http://shop.brighton.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/arts-humanities/academic-… Updated version of the programme here: https://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondcc/files/2017/06/Programme-DCC-ECREA-… Conference website for updates: http://blogs.brighton.ac.uk/brightondcc We look forward to welcoming you in Brighton in November. With best wishes, Aristea Fotopoulou (DCC Chair) On behalf of the Conference Organising Team ----------------------------- Dr Aristea Fotopoulou Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Course Leader MA Digital Media, Culture and Society School of Media University of Brighton Watts Building, Lewes Road Brighton BN2 4GJ E: A.Fotopoulou(a)brighton.ac.uk Follow me on Twitter: @aristeaf Research blog: www.Loopingthreads.com Webpage http://arts.brighton.ac.uk/staff/aristea-fotopoulou New book: "Feminist Activism and Digital Networks: Between empowerment and vulnerability". Palgrave Macmillan. Order: http://www.palgrave.com/gb/book/9781137504708 ___________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by MessageLabs' Email Security System on behalf of the University of Brighton. For more information see: https://staff.brighton.ac.uk/is/computing/Pages/Email/spam.aspx

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Arizona's iSchool is hiring an Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible) with January 2018 start date!
by Catherine Brooks 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Arizona's iSchool is hiring an Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible) with January 2018 start date! Job DescriptionThe School of Information invites applications for a one-year contracted position of Career Track (Non-tenure Eligible) Assistant Professor beginning spring 2018, teaching a 4-4 load. This position will require both online and face-to-face teaching, that includes repeated courses and and other strategies meant to manage faculty workload. This position provides health insurance, tuition reduction and other benefits. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Appointment of this NTE Assistant Professor position will be recommended largely on evidence of teaching skills and training, depth of knowledge in a particular specialty, and capacity to undertake high quality teaching and service. This NTE Assistant Professor appointment qualifies for renewal and promotion through a university managed system of promotion for continuing faculty. Renewal of this one-year contract is possible and planned, though not guaranteed to occur, dependent on curricular need, faculty consideration, and enrollment figures. The School of Information is an academic unit in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona, Arizona’s only public land grant university. The School’s mission: “As Arizona’s iSchool, we collaborate across disciplines, drive critical research and development, and educate the information intellectuals and professionals of tomorrow to further positive social change that is rooted in the places where we live and that impacts the world.” Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona, please click here. Duties & Responsibilities Teaching (80%): The incumbent will be asked to teach undergraduate courses primarily, though may be assigned graduate courses as needed. Courses taught may include those focused on research methods, social media use, and online collaborative work. (4 courses per semester). Service (20%): This position involves School of Information marketing and recruiting as a primary service responsibility (in lieu of other departmental committees). This will involve meeting with Directors and marking/recruiting staff about events, materials, and new ideas. Though not required to attend all recruiting events, there will be some expectation for representing School of Information faculty at a few yearly events like the spring Tucson Festival of Books or the campus ‘meet your major’ fairs. Other expected service-related roles will include the creation of innovative teaching materials, attending faculty meetings, etc. Additional duties may be assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD or EdD in Information Science, Communication, Education, or related fields of study. Preferred Qualifications Evidence of experience teaching courses in research methods, social media, mediated communication in organizational contexts, or Internet studies. Experience or familiarity with faculty service and/or departmental administration. Commitment to preparing undergraduate students for good citizenship, work, and life in a diverse, multicultural, and interconnected society. At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Quick Link: Assistant Professor CT | | | | | | | | | | | Assistant Professor CT The School of Information invites applications for a one-year contracted position of Career Track (Non-tenure El... | | | | Catherine F. Brooks, PhD, Associate Professor of Communication and InformationDirector, Center for Digital Society and Data Studies (CDSDS)https://cdsds.arizona.edu/Associate Director, Arizona's iSchool, School of Information at UAhttps://ischool.arizona.edu/ Faculty, Social, Cultural, and Critical Theory, and SLAT Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs

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