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communication +1 CFP - Intersectionalities and Media Archaeologies
by Zach McDowell 20 Sep '17

20 Sep '17

(apologies for cross-posting) communication +1 is seeking proposals for Volume 7, "Intersectionalities and Media Archaeologies" Edited by Zachary McDowell and Nathanael Bassett The emerging field of media archaeology has opened up new avenues of research across fields and provided a way to challenge accepted historical layers of social and technical arrangements. Drawing from a variety of entangled theories and methodologies, bringing in German media theory, new materialism, digital humanities, software studies, cultural studies, Foucauldian frameworks, and others, media archaeology interrogates dead media, alternative technological schema, the composition of infrastructures, everyday objects, and other phenomena, providing new insights and recontextualization for scholars from an array of backgrounds. However, despite the interconnected promise of Media Archaeology, the practices and theories remain limited in their engagement with much of critical cultural communication and media studies. In the introduction to “What is Media Archaeology,” Jussi Parikka notes that “we need to be prepared to refresh media archaeology itself.” This collection seeks essays by critical scholars of communication participating in this ongoing emergence of media archaeology as method or theorization to study mediums, objects, conjunctures, and other areas of interest to the study of communication. This collection is meant to highlight and connect ways to theorize and “refresh” the concepts related to media archaeology in connection with the study of communication. We encourage intersectional engagements with and applications of media archaeological practices as they function theoretically, methodologically, spatially, institutionally, and in relation to the study of communication. With this collection we hope to help provide communication researchers a space in which to explore the promise of media archaeology as a critical set of lenses in the study of communication. Please submit short proposals of no more than 500 words by December 3rd, 2017 to communicationplusone(a)gmail.com. Upon invitation, full text submissions will be due April 1st, 2017, with expected publication in September, 2018. About the Journal The aim of communication +1 is to promote new approaches to and open new horizons in the study of communication from an interdisciplinary perspective. We are particularly committed to promoting research that seeks to constitute new areas of inquiry and to explore new frontiers of theoretical activities linking the study of communication to both established and emerging research programs in the humanities, social sciences, and arts. Other than the commitment to rigorous scholarship, communication +1 sets no specific agenda. Its primary objective is to create is a space for thoughtful experiments and for communicating these experiments. Editors Briankle G. Chang, University of Massachusetts Amherst Zachary J. McDowell, University of Illinois at Chicago Advisory Board Kuan-Hsing Chen, National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Sean Johnson Andrews, Columbia College Chicago Nathalie Casemajor, University of Québec Outaouais Bernard Geoghegan, Coventry University, United Kingdom Lawrence Grossberg, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill David Gunkel, Northern Illinois University Peter Krapp, University of California Irvine Catherine Malabou, Kingston University, United Kingdom Jussi Parikka, University of Southampton, United Kingdom John Durham Peters, University of Iowa Gil Rodman, University of Minnesota Florian Sprenger, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Germany Johnathan Sterne, McGill University Ted Striphas, University of Colorado, Boulder Greg Wise, Arizona State University best, Zach -------------------- Zachary J. McDowell, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Communication University of Illinois at Chicago @zachmcdowell Editor, communication +1 www.zachmcdowell.com

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HASTAC Scholars Applications are Due October 15
by Kalle Westerling 20 Sep '17

20 Sep '17

** Sorry for cross-posting ** HASTAC Scholars Applications are Due October 15 Now is the time to apply for HASTAC Scholars, or encourage your students to apply! The application period closes on October 15. Please apply here or share this link with interested colleagues and students: http://bit.ly/apply-to-hastac-scholars. HASTAC Scholars is a student-centered network of Ph.D., Masters, and some undergraduate students who are interested in engaging the intersections of technology and learning. HASTAC Scholars apply this interest in varied ways, both in-person and online: by writing about their own work—their research questions; by amplifying amazing things happening on their respective campuses and regions; and by helping to develop online conversations, hosting local events, and representing HASTAC at other events. Scholars organize Twitter chats and host webinars to share tools, expertise, and resources. Taken together, these activities provide opportunities not only to share knowledge with others, but also to learn from peers about various technologies and tools, all while gaining expertise in particular skill sets, such as in conducting interviews, writing reviews, and participating in other intellectual, artistic, or community-based conversations. All graduate and undergraduate students are welcome to apply. Scholars who identify as members of historically underrepresented or marginalized groups are especially encouraged to apply, as are groups of students who are part of the same program. The application is not lengthy, and the program connects students with a valuable network of peers across the country. Starting last year, Scholars will be admitted for a two-year cycle. During their second year, Scholars are encouraged to take on greater leadership and peer mentoring roles. We think that this extended timeline will go a long way toward building peer mentorship structures and keeping consistent activity and energy on the site year-round. For anyone with questions, I will host an AMA (Ask Me Anything) about the application process<https://www.facebook.com/events/125513291510473/> this coming Monday at 12noon EDT via Twitter #HASTACScholars. Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions at scholars(a)hastac.org. All best, Kalle Westerling Director, HASTAC Scholars

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CodeSwich.MN - Disrupting Equity - National Day of Civic Hacking - Sep 23-24
by Steven Clift 20 Sep '17

20 Sep '17

For those interested in how the hackathon conference format can be applied to equity issues, please check out: http://codeswitch.mn And follow the event on Twitter @CodeSwitchMN <https://twitter.com/CodeSwitchMN> and #disruptinequity <https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23disruptinequity&s…> . Here is a bit of national radio press coverage <http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-09-20/social-justice/minnesotans-read…> (available for rebroadcast). And more information: Put the National Day of Civic Hacking <https://www.codeforamerica.org/events/national-day-of-civic-hacking-2017> on September 23rd on your radar. Here is a list of events <https://www.codeforamerica.org/events/national-day-of-civic-hacking-2017> around the United States. Follow #hackforchange <https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&q=%23hackforchange&src=typd> and #ndoch <https://twitter.com/search?f=tweets&vertical=default&q=%23ndoch&src=typd> on Twitter. As the issue of equity and civic tech, equity and tech in general is top of many people's minds these days, I want to especially encourage you to check out the second CodeSwitch event <http://codeswitch.mn/> in Minnesota. If you would like to be put in touch with organizers, drop me a note <team(a)e-democracy.org> and I will introduce you in case this inspires you to organize something similar or to trade notes on your similar activities. - Steven Clift <http://stevenclift.com> *Do you want to Disrupt Inequity?* Join in on September 23-34 at Union Depot, in Downtown Saint Paul at CodeSwitch: *http://codeswitch.mn* <http://codeswitch.mn/> (Details below) [image: Inline image 1] <http://codeswitch.mn/> *What is CodeSwitch?* Code Switch is a free, two-day civic hackathon in which community members, designers, project managers, programmers, and people who just want to learn, collaborate intensively on projects that change our community. Great solutions are born when innovators from the community lead the development process—from ideation to launch. *Is CodeSwitch for me?* Yes. Code Switch is for everyone. Code Switch is for you. We are looking for techies AND non-techies: from developers to entrepreneurs, artists, educators, business professionals, everyday people and more! You will join other people on a team to come up with an idea on a web or mobile app that helps solve a pressing problem in your community. *What is a Hackathon? * A hackathon is an event in which community members, designers, project managers, programmers, and people who just want to learn, collaborate intensively on projects. There are no fixed rules for what Code Switch project teams can work on. Projects can be technical or non-technical. Projects can be proposed by anybody (yes, anybody). You don’t need a detailed plan. *Organizers * Code Switch is organized by Blacks in Technology - Twin Cities <https://www.meetup.com/Twin-Cities-Black-Software-Technology-Meetup>, Open Twin Cities <http://www.opentwincities.org/>, and Software For Good <https://softwareforgood.com/>. It is part of Hack for MN and the National Day for Civic Hacking 2017 <https://www.codeforamerica.org/events/national-day-of-civic-hacking-2017>. We leverage inclusion, data, and technology for civic innovation and change. P.S. E-Democracy.org <http://e-democracy.org/> is the 501c.3 non-profit fiscal agent for OTC and the Code Switch event. Check out the growing list of amazing CodeSwitch event sponsors <http://codeswitch.mn/sponsors/>. If you would like to donate toward this event or related activities, you can do so here <http://e-democracy.org/donate> online. Leave a memo about CodeSwitch. Donations are tax deductible.

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Assistant Professor position in Communication, Politics, and Policy
by Rena Bivens 20 Sep '17

20 Sep '17

I'm writing to draw your attention to our tenure-track position here in the School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. Get in touch if you have questions! - Rena Bivens Assistant Professor in Communication, Politics, and Policy – Preliminary (Tenure-Track) Start Date: July 1, 2018 Closing Date for Applications: October 27, 2017 About the Position The School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for a preliminary (tenure track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2018. Deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, October 27, 2017. Candidates should demonstrate strong potential to become leading researchers in the area of communication, politics, and policy. Candidates may work in a variety of sub-fields, draw on a range of theoretical and methodological approaches, and focus on Canadian or global/international issues. We are particularly interested in applications from scholars whose research activity and teaching interests engages critically with one or more of the following: - Media technologies and election campaigns - Communication and public/civic engagement - Media, gender and politics - Communications policy - Cultural policy - Political rhetoric - Propaganda and populism - Political activism/advocacy - Digital diplomacy - Media and development The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high quality research, participate broadly in teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute actively to the service culture of the School, Faculty, and University. The Communication and Media Studies program is located within the School of Journalism and Communication, offering programs of study leading to undergraduate (Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies) and graduate (Master of Arts, PhD) degrees. Our approach to both research and the teaching of communication and media studies is broad and interdisciplinary, focusing on communication theory and history, and the critical analysis of media and communication industries, institutions, practices, and texts. Qualifications Qualified candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Communication or a related discipline by the date of the appointment. However, outstanding ABD candidates who are close to completion may also be considered. Candidates should provide evidence of theoretical and methodological sophistication, possess an emerging publication record and demonstrate potential to attract external funding, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Consistent with Carleton University’s focus on teaching excellence, the successful candidate will be committed to developing innovative approaches to pedagogy, encouraging creative and critical inquiry, and empowering students to become active citizens. Application Instructions Candidates should prepare a zipped electronic dossier that includes a signed cover letter; current curriculum vitae; a 2-3 page statement describing current and future research plans; a sample undergraduate and graduate course outline that draws from our existing curricula; one writing sample; and the names and contact information of 3 referees. Candidates who are selected for an interview will be asked to arrange for letters of reference and should advise their referees of this possibility. Applications must be submitted electronically to Ms. Carole Craswell, Administrator, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University: Carole.Craswell(a)Carleton.ca. Please ensure application materials are addressed to Dr. Josh Greenberg, Director, School of Journalism and Communication, 4302C Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6. Inquiries about the position can be made via email to: Joshua.Greenberg(a)Carleton.ca. Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. About Carleton University Join our intellectual and collaborative community of scholars. Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research and governance. To learn more about our University and the City of Ottawa, please visit www.carleton.ca/provost. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. Applicants selected for an interview are asked to contact the Chair of the Search Committee as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made in a timely manner. *All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All positions are subject to budgetary approval.*

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Digital Media Faculty Position UC Santa Barbara
by Ronald Rice 20 Sep '17

20 Sep '17

*UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA * *FACULTY POSITION DIGITAL COMMUNICATION * The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of digital communication at the level of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2018. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field prior to the start date and a strong social science background with a record of publishing innovative, empirical research. We seek candidates whose fundamental research interest is in the social dynamics, processes, and/or outcomes of digital technologies. Such a scholar’s research foregrounds the basic communicative and social processes that are evolving as a consequence of contemporary media technologies, rather than the specific tools that currently facilitate these processes. This position will bridge interests within our department and beyond. Candidates will be expected to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and be active in professional and campus service. The department has garnered considerable national and international recognition, and boasts cutting-edge research, exemplary teaching, and intellectual leadership in the discipline and beyond. In addition to these benefits, the University offers attractive features such as housing assistance (http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/faculty-housing) and other programs to incoming faculty. Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, and three samples of published or completed research to the appropriate sections of the job search website: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/ apply/JPF01089. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andrew Flanagin, at flanagin(a)comm.ucsb.edu or at (805) 893-7892. This position will remain open until filled. For primary consideration, all application materials must be received by October 22, 2017. Reference letter submissions are also encouraged by this date. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate for the position. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. -- Ronald E. Rice Arthur N. Rupe Professor in the Social Effects of Mass Communication ICA President, 2006-2007 Department of Communication 4005 Social Sciences & Media Studies Bldg University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4020 805-893-8696

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Faculty search: Interactive Media & Game Design at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
by Andrew Russell 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Hello everyone - I’m writing to let you know about a faculty position in Interactive Media & Game Design at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY. The details and link to the application forms are below, but I’d like to use this space to editorialize about a couple of things… - Our IMGD program is about a year old, and we have seen incredible response from students and the community. The growth enables us to hire faculty, and we anticipate that several positions will open up this year and in the coming years. - We’re building new facilities as we speak - classrooms, VR/AR lab, and proposals in the works for a Library of Play and more. And, next month we will cut the ribbon on new facilities for advanced manufacturing that includes a makerspace, 3D printers, and other related engineering facilities. - We’ve got an energetic and diverse group of faculty who have built the program, and funded research projects that include faculty from engineering, biology, game design, and more. - The search committee is currently reviewing applications, and will be moving quickly to invite applicants for phone interviews. So even though there is no deadline posted on the ad, I would encourage anyone interested to apply within the next couple of weeks, ideally no later than October 2. I’m the dean of the college where the program is located, and it’s difficult to contain my excitement about it :) I’d be happy to answer any questions, and please spread the word if you know colleagues who would be interested! https://sunypoly.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=82736 The Department of Communication and Humanities at SUNY Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Interactive Media & Game Design (IMGD) to start in August 2018. We are especially interested in candidates who apply interactive media in research and/or professional practice, and who can teach courses in UI and UX design, virtual and augmented reality, instructional design, interactive audio, and/or 2D and 3D digital media. We also seek candidates with experience with video gamer culture and industry practices. We seek candidates with demonstrated commitments to supporting and cultivating diversity in the university and/or interactive media professional environments. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a robust research agenda, and to shape our new IMGD program and to help it grow into new, state-of-the-art facilities that will be available for the Fall 2018 semester. Candidates should have completed a suitable graduate-level degree (MFA or PhD) in a relevant field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Dept. of Education or other internationally recognized accrediting organization at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate will have demonstrated scholarly interests and/or creative practice involving the arts, design, and technologies. All the best, Andy — — — — — — — — — — — Andrew L. Russell, Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts & Sciences SUNY Polytechnic Institute Donovan Hall - 2123B 100 Seymour Road Utica, NY 13502 t. 315-792-7317 w. https://sunypoly.edu/ e. arussell(a)arussell.org

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Re: [Air-L] Data selfie
by Anne Helmond 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Hi Anders and Evelien, My colleague and I wrote a short article about *Data Selfie* that describes how it works, what data it does and does not collect, what kind of data profiles or "selfies" it generates, and what type of data awareness raising strategy it employs. In the piece we also briefly address your question of how it compares to Facebook's monitoring and data collection. van der Vlist, Fernando N., and Anne Helmond. “Speculative Data Selfies.” *Internet Policy Review* (2017). 1 Mar. 2017. https://policyreview.info/articles/news/speculative-data-selfies/449 Best regards, Anne Helmond --- Dr. Anne Helmond | Assistant Professor of New Media and Digital Culture University of Amsterdam | Turfdraagsterpad 9 | 1012 XT Amsterdam | The Netherlands http://www.uva.nl/profile/a.helmond | http://www.annehelmond.nl/ | @silvertje Highlighted publication: Helmond, Anne. 2015. “The Platformization of the Web: Making Web Data Platform Ready.” Social Media + Society 1 (2). doi:10.1177/2056305115603080.

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Learning Analytics Research: Are you using Twitter for teaching?
by Anatoliy Gruzd 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Dear Colleagues! If you use Twitter for one of your classes, we would like to invite you to participate in an online survey <https://ryersontrsm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezc80QNu3UpsDPL>. The survey should take you no longer than 10 minutes to complete. The project studies the use of social media by instructors who use Twitter for teaching. The broad goal is to develop and evaluate a Learning Analytics approach and online dashboard to help instructors to be more effective when teaching with social media. If you would like to participate, please go to [bit.ly/proftwitter] As a ‘thank you’, all study participants will be entered into a random draw to compete for a chance to win one of three Google Chromecasts. The random draw will be conducted on *September 30, 2017*. If you have any questions about this research please contact: Anatoliy Gruzd gruzd(a)ryerson.ca Ryerson University

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Syracuse University Department of Communication - Search in Digital Media
by Jennifer Stromer-Galley 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Greetings, all - see the job ad. I hope to see some of you in the applicant pool :). ++++ The Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University seeks two tenure-track assistant professors in Communication, Culture, and Digital Technologies. Appointment begins August 2018. Ideally, candidates will possess research and teaching expertise in critical media studies, transnational media studies, transmedia studies, and/or multi-modal discourse analysis. Applicants should complement the department's current strengths in Rhetoric, Critical Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, and Discourse Analysis. PhD in communication or a related field must be completed by August, 2018, with superior training and exceptional promise for long-term outstanding research, teaching, and service. With primary expertise established, we welcome specific research and teaching interests from subfields including but not limited to political, organizational, legal, popular, interpersonal, and/or family communication. We seek ambitious emergent scholars with demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching who are also qualified to teach and mentor students in a highly competitive graduate program, and who are deeply invested in the discipline of communication studies. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of communication, culture, and digital technology, and develop courses in their areas of specialty; candidates will also engage in MA thesis supervision and service to the Department, College, and University. The Department prides itself on having one of the strongest MA programs in the discipline and in hiring for this position it wishes to strengthen an already growing program with great reputation and potential. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2017 and continue until the positions are filled. For more information and to apply visit https://www.sujobopps.com (JOB#073484) Syracuse University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to equality of opportunity and a diverse work force. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. ~Jenny Jennifer Stromer-Galley | Professor Director, Center for Computational and Data Sciences President, Association of Internet Researchers School of Information Studies 220 Hinds Hall Syracuse, New York 13244 e jstromer(a)syr.edu<mailto:jstromer@syr.edu> My 2016 political social media project: illuminating.ischool.syr.edu<http://illuminating.ischool.syr.edu/>

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Re: [Air-L] Mapping data flows
by Anne Helmond 19 Sep '17

19 Sep '17

Hi Tracey, In my dissertation I have developed a number of approaches to map data flows between social media platforms and other platforms and websites, see: Helmond, Anne. “The Web as Platform: Data Flows in Social Media.” Ph.D. University of Amsterdam, 2015. http://dare.uva.nl/record/1/485895 In developing methods these for mapping data flows I have been greatly indebted to the work of Greg Elmer and Ganaele Langlois (and Fenwick McKelvey) whose two articles on this topic I can highly recommend: Langlois G, McKelvey F, Elmer G, et al. (2009) Mapping Commercial Web 2.0 Worlds: Towards a New Critical Ontogenesis. *Fibreculture* (14). Available from: http://fourteen.fibreculturejournal.org/fcj-095-mapping-commercial-web-2-0-… Elmer G and Langlois G (2013) Networked campaigns: Traffic tags and cross platform analysis on the web. *Information Polity* 18(1): 43–56. Best regards, Anne Helmond --- Dr. Anne Helmond | Assistant Professor of New Media and Digital Culture University of Amsterdam | Turfdraagsterpad 9 | 1012 XT Amsterdam | The Netherlands http://www.uva.nl/profile/a.helmond | http://www.annehelmond.nl/ | @silvertje Highlighted publication: Helmond, Anne. 2015. “The Platformization of the Web: Making Web Data Platform Ready.” *Social Media + Society* 1 (2). doi:10.1177/2056305115603080.

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