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Funded post-doc and 2 MA positions at University of Calgary
by ryan burns 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Dr. Victoria Fast & Dr. Ryan Burns are pleased to announce three fully funded positions in the Department of Geography at the University of Calgary. We are recruiting emerging researchers to fill one Post-Doctoral Fellowship and two MA opportunities. *Post-Doctoral Fellowship* As cities across the world turn to information and communication technologies to overcome social, environmental, and economic challenges, new questions are arising around whose interests are served, who is left out, and how we might strive for greater social justice in this new context. We seek a post-doctoral scholar who specializes in research related to digital geographies, social justice, and smart cities to take a leading role in a project designed to deepen understanding of how assemblages of technologies, data flows, policies, actors, and systems of governance across geographic contexts influence the differential implications of smart cities. In this project we are particularly interested in struggles around competing notions of social justice: how particular conceptions are operationalized, (re)produced, and contested in new socio-technical milieu. The ideal candidate will be able to place these considerations into the broader context of the developing research agenda of digital geographies: the interdisciplinary study of the implications of society, space, and technology’s mutual imbrications. The ideal candidate will be a scholar with a PhD (ABD will be considered) in geography, urban studies, communications, sociology, or a related field, who will maintain a high degree of research productivity and extend existing capacities of the growing UC Cities <http://uccities.ca/>research group. They will demonstrate a high degree of self-direction and creativity, and will ideally be familiar with the Canadian funding landscape. They will be expected to apply for further funding. This position is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal pending successful funding applications. We especially encourage applications from scholars representing First Nations-majority areas and cities in the Global South. We will give special consideration to minorities with regard to race, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, class, and disability. By October 19, Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining broad research interests and contributions, and a one-page research proposal pertaining to the themes above, to Victoria.Fast(a)ucalgary.ca and Ryan.Burns1(a)ucalgary.ca. Successful applicants will be required to provide letters of reference. *Fall 2019 MA opportunity: the politics of open data* The successful candidate will join the Engaging Open Data Research <https://geog.ucalgary.ca/opendata/> project, headed by Dr. Ryan Burns <https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/ryan-burns>, to study struggles around how data are produced, circulated, and acted upon in smart cities. In close collaboration with non-profit organizations and community associations in Calgary, this project seeks to deepen our understanding of the growing, yet uneven and complex, impacts of open data platforms and policies within smart cities. The ideal candidate will play a leading role in this project’s efforts to advance debates in digital geographies and the social implications of new technologies. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a record of strong, proactive, and independent intellectual growth and contributions to their local communities (broadly defined). They should demonstrate excellence in their endeavors to date, suggesting the ability to develop creative insights into the research goals. They would ideally have broad methodological training, but be ready to engage with primarily qualitative methods. They will be expected to provide a complementary tack to this research, for the successful completion of their master’s program. The successful candidate will begin their master’s program September 2019, with research assistant opportunity starting summer 2019. Formal applications to the master’s program are due January 5th, 2019. By October 19, please send your CV, statement of interest, and transcripts (unofficial accepted) to Ryan.Burns1(a)ucalgary.ca. Successful applicants will be required to provide letters of reference. *Fall 2019 MA opportunity: Accessible Mobility in the Smart City* The successful candidate will join the Urban Participation Lab of Digital Geographies, headed by Dr. Victoria Fast <https://geog.ucalgary.ca/profiles/victoria-fast>, to study barrier-free mobility. Drawing on participatory GIS, smart cities, and critical disability studies, the funded project will focus on crowdsourcing spatial data on barriers and aids to accessibility mobility for people with disabilities. The ideal candidate will be able to spatially analyze the data while also developing a critical understanding of the physical, political, and social barriers to a more accessible urban and digital environment. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a record of scholarly achievement and contributions to their local communities (broadly defined). They would ideally have a strong GIS background, and a demonstrated interested in social/disability advocacy. I especially encourage applications with disability/ies to apply. The successful candidate will begin their master’s program September 2019, with research assistant opportunity starting summer 2019. Formal applications to the master’s program are due January 5th, 2019. By October 19, please send your CV, statement of interest, and transcripts (unofficial accepted) to Victoria.fast(a)ucalgary.ca. Successful applicants will be required to provide letters of reference. *About the University of Calgary / the City of Calgary:* The University of Calgary is in the Top 10 universities in Canada, offering ample opportunities for professional and personal development. The City of Calgary is often ranked one of the most livable cities in the world (Economist ranked #4 in 2018), with an extensive urban pathway and bike system, and only an hour from the Rocky Mountains. With 1.2 million inhabitants, the city is dynamic, diverse, safe, sunny (333 days of sunshine annually), and family-friendly. Find more information here: https://www.ucalgary.ca Join our 9th-floor corner research space with a 180-degree view of campus and the Rockies! Sincerely, Ryan Burns -- Ryan Burns, PhD Department of Geography Engaging Open Data Research O'Brien Institute for Public Health University of Calgary http://burnsr77.github.io

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Project Manager (postdoctoral position) open at Tampere University
by Elena-Simona Lohan 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Dear colleagues, Tampere University of Technology (soon to become Tampere University), Finland, is currently seeking a project and training manager at postdoctoral level for the recently accepted H2020 European Joint Doctorate program A-WEAR. We are looking for candidates with experience in project management, a doctoral degree in a technical field relevant to the project with a good publication record, and good web-programming skills. More information about the position and its requirements, and the link to the application form is found from Tampere University of Technology open positions page (www.tut.fi/openpositions<http://www.tut.fi/openpositions> -> Project Manager) or directly, through this link https://tut.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=43 Please feel free to distribute this information to anyone potentially interested. Thank you and best regards Simona Lohan -- Associate Professor (tenure track), Dr. Tech. Lab. of Electronics and Comm. Engineering Tampere University of Technology http://www.cs.tut.fi/tlt/pos

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digest, don't separate?
by Barry Wellman 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

I get AoIR as a digiest once or twice a day, and then I can just scroll on by the messages that are not relevant. But job ads do give me a sense of trends in our area. PS: I won't be at the MTL AGM. But if any of you are passing thru (downtown) Toronto, love to do lunch or coffee. Barry Wellman Step by step, link by link, putting it together--Streisand/Sondheim The earth to be spannd, connected by network--Walt Whitman It's Always Something--Roseanne Roseannadanna _______________________________________________________________________ NetLab Network FRSC Distinguished Visiting Scholar Social Media Lab Ryerson University Founder, International Network for Social Network Analysis NETWORKED: The New Social Operating System Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman http://amzn.to/zXZg39 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Wellman _______________________________________________________________________

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Streamlining AoIR lists?
by Gillian Bolsover 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Hi all, I'm wondering whether others would support separated AoIR lists for (1) job adverts, (2) calls for submissions (papers, conferences, special issues etc.) and (3) all other business. Much of what goes out on this list is job adverts, which was great when I was on the job market, but personally, given how active this list is, I'd love to be able to opt in or out of these categories of materials more selectively. I'd be interested to hear how much support there was from other members for this idea. -- Gillian Bolsover Lecturer in Politics and Media School of Politics and International Studies University of Leeds Support the technologies of the future you want; end-to-end encrypt your emails. PGP Key: 17EC60B3 <https://pgp.mit.edu/pks/lookup?op=vindex&search=0x15E8761217EC60B3> Latest Article: Bolsover, G, and Howard, P. N. Chinese computational propaganda: automation, algorithms and the manipulation of information about Chinese politics on Twitter and Weibo. <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1369118X.2018.1476576?src=recsy…> Information, Communication and Society.

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Assistant Professor in Advertising and Technology Position at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
by Yao, Mike 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Apologies for cross-posting The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in advertising and technology to further strengthen our scholarship in digital media and help shape our newly launched computer science + advertising major. The position is expected to begin in August 2019. We are conducting a broad search for scholars whose research lies at the intersection of computing and advertising. Areas of interest, include: * digital advertising, digital public relations, online branding, or digital communication * programmatic advertising and behavioral targeting * Internet of Things (IoT), mobile and location-based advertising * online consumer and audience behavior * privacy and ethics * User experience (UX), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and advertising * innovative research methods and measurement tools * Artificial Intelligence and advertising We encourage applicants whose research lies within our broad search area ("intersection of computing and advertising") to apply, even if their specific research question may be absent from this list. Qualified applicants should have a Ph.D. (or ABD status) in a relevant field (advertising, communication, marketing, psychology, and information or computer sciences, etc.). We expect successful candidates to be fluent in interdisciplinary discourse and methods relevant to the intersection of technology and advertising. They should be comfortable in working with researchers across disciplines on research and on grants relevant to this intersection. We expect successful candidates to shape the dialogue around technology and advertising with their scholarship. The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising is housed under the College of Media at the University of Illinois. Named after the "Father of Advertising Education", it is the earliest university department focusing on advertising education in the country and a global leader in advertising research. Consistent with Sandage's vision of advertising being a "fundamental economic and social institution," the Department strives to shape the future of advertising by placing more emphasis on the "why" than on the "how" of advertising activities in broader social contexts. The faculty members in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising are highly interdisciplinary. They conduct theory-driven research not only on advertising but also on its social and behavioral impacts and publish in flagship journals in a variety of fields such as advertising, public relations, communication, psychology, marketing, and information and computer sciences. Candidates should create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement (2 pg. max), research statement (3 pg. max), and three letters of reference. All requested information must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 15th, 2018. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The review will continue until the positions have been filled. For further information regarding application procedures, including requests for confidentiality of the application, please contact Jane Dowler at dowler(a)illinois.edu<mailto:dowler@illinois.edu> or 217-333-2351. https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=102770&job=c… Sincerely, Mike Yao, Ph.D. Interim Head, Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising Institute of Communications Research Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Cline Center for Advanced Social Research University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign mzyao(a)illinois.edu https://tsbresearch.web.illinois.edu/wp

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Deadline Extended! CFP Global Media and China_Special Issue: Data on demand: Ranking the nation, predicting the future
by Xiao Han 17 Sep '18

17 Sep '18

Dear Colleagues: Call for Papers for a Special Issue of Global Media and China (A Sage journal) - Deadline Extended to 15th October 2018 Theme: “Data on demand: Ranking the nation, predicting the future” Guest Editors: Michael Keane (Curtin University, Australia) Gary Rawnsley (soon to return to University of Nottingham Ningbo China ) Target issue: June Issue, 2019 Deadlines: Submission of Extended Abstracts: 15 October, 2018 (500 words) Notification of Abstracts Acceptance: 20 November, 2018 Submission of Full Papers: February 28 2019 OVERVIEW Many organisations, including governments, are now investing considerable resources into trying to measure both quantitatively and qualitatively the success and impact of their activities. This has given rise to a whole new industry that conducts longitudinal studies and feeds a new interest in global rankings. Governments are using their country’s position in these rankings as an indication of attraction, and a rise in global rankings is good news unless this represents a negative indicator, such as pollution or press freedom. Today one of the most pervasive indicators of national reputation is soft power, with organisations such as Portland developing rankings for institutions such as the Annenberg School of Communication, the British Council and the government of Wales; while Monocle magazine publishes its own soft power rankings at the end of each year. Other rankings measure a range of issues, including social progress, innovation, happiness, food security, Internet access and connection speeds, and pop culture exports. In addition, regions and cities are also analysed in an effort to understand the growing influence of sub-national actors. Rankings compare cities according to their liveability, global connectivity, friendliness, cultural diversity and creativity. A further development is the use of metrics to rank people within prescribed social demographics. The methodology behind such metrics has attracted less attention than the rankings themselves, though understanding this is crucial for our interpretation of the data. For instance some have argued that China’s soft power and social progress rankings would be far higher if they were measured according to values endorsed by the Chinese government rather than by the more liberal norms of OECD institutions. Moreover, measurement itself reveals little about the emotional response of audiences to cultural products or their engagement with political institutions. Clearly, we need to pay more attention to qualitative rather than quantitative research if we wish to know how and why audiences engage with a particular country or government. This special issue examines critically the current fascination with indexing, mapping, ranking and metrics as they apply to nations, regions, municipalities, publications and even citizens. Papers might address the topic of indexing from a range of disciplinary perspectives including media industry metrics, cultural policy studies, soft power and public/cultural diplomacy, international communications, and audience research. The editors are interested in scholarly papers that address any of the following topics: The value of surveys and rankings in international relations and communications The global business of producing comparative metrics Use of such metrics in international and national media reports Use of such metrics in evaluating academic reputations and institutions Policy implications of metric driven comparisons The methodology and management of indexing, mapping and ranking The use and abuse of big data, and the transparency of data Cultural trade data collections and cultural statistics The reliability and functionality of user recommendation sites and search engine rankings The use of algorithms and social credit scores to manage individuals within populations SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND REVIEW PROCESS: The deadline for submitting abstracts is September 30, 2018. Abstracts should be 500 words in length, detailing the purpose, methods, and main points of research. The abstracts should be submitted to Professor Michael Keane by email at m.keane(a)curtin.edu.au <mailto:m.keane@curtin.edu.au>. Following peer-review, a selection of authors will be invited to submit a full paper in accordance with the journal’s ‘Instructions for authors.’ Please note acceptance of the abstract does not guarantee publication, given that all papers will be put through the journal’s peer review process. Please refer to the full submission guidelines available at: https://uk.sagepub.com/en- <https://uk.sagepub.com/en-> gb/asi/global-media-and-china/journal202494#submission-guidelines Dr HAN Xiao Research Assistant, Social Media Centre, Communication University of China (CUC) Commissioning Editor, Global Media and China http://journals.sagepub.com/home/gch <http://gch.sagepub.com/>

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Tenure track position at UC Davis (Communication Theory Employing Computational Methods)
by Cuihua Shen 16 Sep '18

16 Sep '18

Dear all, The Department of Communication at UC Davis is searching a tenure-track faculty in the area of communication theory employing computational methods, broadly defined. Please consider applying and/or sharing with those who might be interested. Feel free to email me (cuishen(a)ucdavis.edu) if you have any questions. Thanks! Cindy *Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Communication Theory employing Computational Methods.* We seek a colleague whose primary research interests are concerned with explicating, understanding, and evaluating fundamental processes of communication. The candidate must satisfy two criteria. First, candidates must have a track record of communication research that is theoretically innovative. Specifically, the successful candidate is expected to have a research program that advances at least one key area of communication, such as neuroscience, virtual reality, serious games, persuasion, media processes and effects, computer-mediated communication, political communication, social cognition, organizational communication, or interpersonal communication. Second, candidates must have experience and expertise in employing computational analytical or data science methods in communication research. Such methods may include computer-assisted text analysis, fMRI, sensing technologies, Bayesian inference, Markov models, time series analysis, dynamic network analysis, machine learning, or other state-of-the-art techniques. Our new colleague will be expected to teach courses in communication theory, innovative methods in her or his area of expertise, courses in the candidate’s substantive area, and other courses based on the Department’s needs. A doctorate degree is required before the first day of instruction. Applications must be submitted by October 8, 2018 to receive full consideration. This position is subject to final administrative approval. Position to begin July 1, 2019. For more information or to apply, click here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02373 The University of California, Davis, and the Department of Communication are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Angus Chang, Academic Personnel Coordinator, Department of Communication by email ( aychang(a)ucdavis.edu) or by phone at 530‐752‐2392. -- Cuihua (Cindy) Shen, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Communication, UC Davis Co-Director, Computational Communication Research Lab (c2.ucdavis.edu) Vice Chair, ICA Computational Methods Interest Group Associate Editor, Computational Communication Research Homepage <http://communication.ucdavis.edu/people/cuishen> Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=qoj5YaYAAAAJ&hl=en> Academia.edu <https://ucdavis.academia.edu/CuihuaShen> Researchgate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cuihua_Shen> Hot off the press: One size fits all: Context Collapse, Self-Presentation Strategies and Language Styles on Facebook <https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jcmc/zmy006/49625…> Do men advance faster than women? Debunking the gender performance gap in two Massively Multiplayer Online Games. <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jcc4.12159/full>

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Higher education’s key role in sustainable development
by Dr. Patrick Blessinger 16 Sep '18

16 Sep '18

Dear Colleagues, If you like, please share new article: Higher education’s key role in sustainable development. <http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20180905082834986> http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20180905082834986 -- *Dr. Patrick Blessinger* Published Books <https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Blessinger/e/B009R10ZQM> University World News <http://www.universityworldnews.com/search.php?query=blessinger&type=all&mod…> Higher Education Tomorrow <http://www.patrickblessinger.com/> UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab <http://en.unesco.org/inclusivepolicylab/users/patrick-blessinger> St. John's University, New York City <http://www.stjohns.edu/academics/bio/patrick-blessinger-edd> Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education <http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=jar…> Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning <http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/books/series.htm?id=2055-3641>

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esoteric / spiritual social media practices, seeking recommendations
by Katrin Tiidenberg 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

Hi all, I am seeking recommendations of authors, publications, conferences, research networks etc that are pertinent for someone who is embarking on a study of esoteric / spiritual social media practices (or the ecosystem of life coaches, witches, palm readers, gurus and the people who seek their guidance on/via social media). Thank you in advance! best, Kat Tiidenberg, PhD http://kkatot.tumblr.com/ <http://kkatot.tumblr.com/> Associate Professor of Visual Culture and Social Media, Tallinn University, Estonia Member of Estonian Young Academy of Sciences <http://www.akadeemia.ee/en/eyas/> Secretary of AoIR <https://aoir.org/executive-committee/> Books: Selfies, why we love (and hate) them. <https://www.amazon.com/Selfies-Love-Hate-Them-SocietyNow/dp/1787437175> // Ihu ja hingega internetis, kuidas mõista sotsiaalmeediat. <https://www.apollo.ee/ihu-ja-hingega-internetis-minaloome-sotsiaalmeedias.h…> Just published: "Research Ethics, Vulnerability, and Trust on the Internet” in Second International Handbook of Internet Research

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Special Issue: Video Games and Demanding Technologies
by Nicholas Bowman 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

Calling all game studies folks! In collaboration with the open-access journal Media and Communication, I am happy to announce our call for a special issue, "Video Games as Demanding Technologies." We are seeking submissions that broadly discuss the cognitive, emotional, physical, and social demands of video games (and game-like environments, which could include board games as well as virtual reality and other digital technologies). Papers can be both theoretical syntheses and empirical studies, and we are broadly open to all manner of scholarly approaches, including social sciences and humanities perspectives. Abstract submissions are due by 28 February 2019, and should be between 250 and 500 words. For empirical studies, we are also accepting pre-registered reports (of up to 3000 words), which will be evaluated and accepted "in principle" depending on peer review. Complete details about the journal, the special issue, and the submission process are available at https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/pages/view/nextissues#…. I am also happy to address any questions directly, at Nicholas.Bowman(a)mail.wvu.edu. For individuals who are not interested in submitting but might be interested in reviewing manuscripts, I would be happy to include you on my ad hoc editorial board. Happy gaming, and let's be in touch. =) ~nick / Nicholas David Bowman, PhD Associate Professor of Communication Studies Research Associate, Interaction Lab (#ixlab) Faculty Senator, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences West Virginia University 210L Armstrong Hall Morgantown, WV 26506 Nicholas.Bowman(a)mail.wvu.edu<mailto:Nicholas.Bowman@mail.wvu.edu> _____________________ Twitter @bowmanspartan Skype ID: nicholasdbowman Editor, Communication Research Reports (http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rcrr20) Associate Editor, Journal of Media Psychology (https://us.hogrefe.com/products/journals/journal-of-media-psychology)

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