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Multiple Open-Rank, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Positions at George Mason University
by Myeong Lee 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Dear colleagues, Please see the below for multiple non-tenure track faculty positions at the Dept of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason Unviersity (Fairfax, VA). Best, Myeong Multiple Open-Rank, Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Department of Information Sciences and Technology at George Mason University The George Mason University Department of Information Sciences and Technology, within the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), invites applications for multiple renewable-term, non-tenure-track positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate or Professor, and Instructor, beginning Fall 2022. George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment. Responsibilities: The candidate will be responsible for teaching and service requirements consistent with the departmental policies: * Teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate-level in the classroom and/or online; * Developing and coordinating courses, managing adjunct faculty and graduate teaching assistants; * Participating in student advising; and * Performing other departmental /university service duties. Required Qualifications: Applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate or Full Professor must have received a PhD in Information Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field by the start date of the position. Senior candidates for Associate Professor or Professor positions should also have an established record of teaching experience. Applicants who have received an MS in the fields listed above by the start date of the position will be considered for Instructor positions. Applicants should possess a strong commitment to education and demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants in all areas of information technology will be given serious consideration. We are particularly interested in candidates in the areas of cloud computing, data sciences, cyber/information security, operating systems, and senior design capstone. Industry experience in these areas is highly desired. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience. The department and the College place a high value on engaging students from traditionally underrepresented groups, and candidates from these groups are especially encouraged to apply. About the Department: The Department of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) has 33 full-time faculty members with research foci in cybersecurity, data mining and machine learning, natural language processing, human-centered computing, and computing and engineering education. IST has the largest and fastest growing undergraduate major in the university, the ABET-accredited BS in Information Technology, serving more than 1,800 students. Additionally, the department has about 120 graduate students in the MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT) program. The online MS programs in IT<https://masononline.gmu.edu/programs/applied-information-technology-cyber-s…> ranked 26th among public universities and 37th overall by U.S. News and World. In addition to BS and MS programs, the department also participates in an interdisciplinary BS program in Cyber Security Engineering, MS program in Data Analytics Engineering, and a PhD program in Information Technology (concentration in IST) offered by the CEC. Research expenditures of the IST department totaled about $2.2 million in FY 2021. Funding sources include NSF, DOD, DARPA, NIH, and DHHS. Faculty awardees include NSF CAREER and NSFCRIIrecipients. For more information on the department, please visit our website: http://ist.gmu.edu/. A Force for Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia's Technology Corridor: The College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University is comprised of the Volgenau School of Engineering and a new School of Computing. The College is a fast-growing force for innovation in research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both undergraduate and graduate education, the College boasts more than 9,100 students in 37 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of the 271 full-time faculty who comprise the College, 91 are tenured, 59 are tenure-track, 89 are instructional faculty, and 32 are research faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, its research teams expended $75 million in sponsored research awards in the past year and has projects with over $400 million in current and anticipated awards. The College stands out for its leading research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and devices, community-based healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine, advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, and more. The College encourages multidisciplinary research and provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other disciplines. George Mason University is the largest and most diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment of over 39,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of Institutes of Higher Education. Mason has campuses in Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William. Its proximity to Washington, D.C. provides unmatched geographical access to a number of federal agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best places to live in the country, and has an outstanding local public school system. In conjunction with Amazon's decision to establish a second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of degree programs in computing. George Mason University has committed to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and high-tech fields. Among the exciting initiatives being undertaken by the university are the launch of the Institute for Digital InnovAtion, a university think tank and incubator to serve the digital economy, and the expansion of its Arlington Campus with a planned 400,000 square foot building that will house the new Institute for Digital InnovAtion. These initiatives reflect hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that will rapidly elevate the university's already leading national position in computing and related areas. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Location: Fairfax, VA Mason Ad Statement: Great Careers Begin at Mason! George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education. Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create. If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/<http://jobs.gmu.edu/>! George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition. New hires starting after August 15, 2021, must have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination by their start date, be fully vaccinated within 45 days of their start date, and submit documentary proof unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption by their start date. For updated George Mason University COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please visit George Mason University Vaccination Requirements<https://www2.gmu.edu/safe-return-campus/vaccination-requirements?mason_sour…>. Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number F695AZ; at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a statement of professional goals including your perspective on teaching and research (to attach as 'Other Doc'), a complete CV with publications, a statement on what diversity and inclusion means to you (to attach as 'Other Doc'), and the names of three professional references. The review of applications will begin December 7, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Equity Statement: George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. George Mason University is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity.

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Call for Applicants: FOUR Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions (five years, full-time) at the QUT Digital Media Research Centre
by Axel Bruns 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Dear AoIRists, I have just advertised four Postdoctoral Research Associate jobs at the QUT Digital Media Research Centre in Brisbane, Australia (more details at https://bit.ly/laureateteam) These five-year, full-time jobs will be part of the team of my Australian Laureate Fellowship, a major research project that investigates the drivers and dynamics of partisanship and polarisation in online communication. The project will develop new approaches to assessing a number of key dimensions of polarisation: in the journalistic content produced by different news outlets; in the audiences accessing and engaging with such content; in public debates, on social media platforms and elsewhere, about specific current issues; and in the networks of interconnection and interaction on and across social media platforms. (I've posted some more information about the project at https://snurb.info/laureate.) For this research, I'm looking for excellent Postdocs with expertise in one of more of the following research areas: journalism studies, media and communication studies, political science, social media analytics, computational social science, computational discourse analysis, social network analysis, issue mapping. The project takes an internationally comparative perspective, so I'm also explicitly interested in applicants from outside of Australia. (COVID-related travel restrictions should no longer be an issue by the time these jobs commence.) Applications for these positions are now open, and close on 30 January 2022; travel and visa processes permitting, the Postdocs should commence in mid-2022. More information about the application process is at https://bit.ly/laureateteam, where you can also find the full position description for these jobs. Note that applications must include a CV, response to selection criteria, and statement of research interests with respect to the aims of the Laureate project. I would also be very happy to speak to any prospective candidates ahead of their applications, to discuss their suitability for these positions. I'm away on summer holidays in early December, but will respond to any enquiries in the week before Christmas and during January. I would also be extremely grateful if you could pass this on to anyone in your networks who might be interested in these positions (or knows people who would be). Early next year I will also advertise the first four PhD scholarships related to this project, with applications closing in March and the PhD projects commencing in mid-2022. I'll have more details about those PhD opportunities then, but if you know of any prospective PhD students who may be interested in those scholarships please also feel free to direct them to me already. There's a little more information about these at https://snurb.info/laureate, too. Many thanks in advance for your help with this. -- Prof. Axel Bruns a.bruns(a)qut.edu.au - @snurb_dot_info - snurb.info Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology http://research.qut.edu.au/dmrc/ http://mappingonlinepublics.net/ Z6-503, Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove 4059, Australia GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Qld. 4001, Australia -- CRICOS No.: 00213J ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society https://www.admscentre.org.au/ adms(a)rmit.edu.au @admscentre

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QUT DMRC Summer School (7-11 Feb. 2022): Call for Expressions of Interest
by Axel Bruns 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Dear AoIRists, Building on the success of the previous DMRC Summer Schools, we are looking forward to welcoming another cohort of participants next February. This diverse group of PhD students and early career researchers will come together to share their knowledge and to develop new skills and critical methods for studying for our rapidly changing digital media environments. The 2022 DMRC Summer School is now accepting expressions of interest from potential participants. To secure your place in the summer school, please click submit an EOI by Friday 10 December via our Website: https://research.qut.edu.au/dmrc/research-training/2022-dmrc-summer-school/ DMRC Summer School - Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia 7-11 February 2022 | #dmrcss22 Online sessions (7-8 Feb. 2022) In-person sessions (9-11 Feb. 2022) Participation will take place in online-only, and in-person modes. We welcome participants who are unable to travel to Brisbane for the summer school to participate in the online sessions. Those participants who are able to be in Brisbane for the summer school will be encouraged to participate in the online sessions, and then continue participation in the in-person sessions in the later half of the week. It will also be possible to register for the in-person sessions only. Program information Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a number of workshops delivered by DMRC and guest facilitators. A full program will be released soon. As the program and schedule develop, updates will be provided on this page and on Twitter and Facebook. Registration fees Online only (2 days): $100 AUD In person only (3 days): $300 AUD In person and online (5 days): $400 AUD -- Prof. Axel Bruns a.bruns(a)qut.edu.au - @snurb_dot_info - snurb.info Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology http://research.qut.edu.au/dmrc/ http://mappingonlinepublics.net/ Z6-503, Creative Industries Precinct, Kelvin Grove 4059, Australia GPO Box 2434, Brisbane, Qld. 4001, Australia -- CRICOS No.: 00213J ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society https://www.admscentre.org.au/ adms(a)rmit.edu.au @admscentre

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Global Media and China_Special Issue: Sovereignty and the Return of Governance for Digital Platforms
by Xiao Han 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Global Media and China Special Issue: Sovereignty and the Return of Governance for Digital Platforms Guest Editors: Terry Flew & Chunmeizi Su, Department of Media and Communications, The University of Sydney Deadlines: —01 July 2022: Abstracts (300-500 words) submitted to: Chunmeizi Su (chunmeizi.su(a)sydney.edu.au <mailto:chunmeizi.su@sydney.edu.au>) —30 September 2022: Full paper submission (7-8,000 words, including references) —Targeted Issue: June 2023 Overview: In an era that has been termed one of post-globalization (Flew, 2018; O’Sullivan, 2019) there is considerable debate around governance of the global Internet. In particular, multistakeholder approaches which seek to bypass nation-state governments in the name of global "netizens" have been critiqued as lacking real regulatory capacity to transform the behaviour of digital platforms towards public interest goals. At the same time, there has been a ‘regulatory turn’ (Schlesinger, 2020) in internet governance, with national governments – as well as the European Union – proposing an array of laws, policies, regulations and co-regulatory codes to address issues that include monopoly power, content regulation, data and privacy, and the uses of AI. In this light we are proposing a special issue of Global Media and China that will address issues relating to digital platform governance and regulation, with regards to nation-states and sovereignty. We are particularly interested in papers which address: The ‘regulatory turn’ towards digital platforms and comparative insights on platform regulation; How digital platforms with an international footprint navigate competing jurisdictional rules and regulations; The rise of “tech nationalism” and the promotion of digital “national champions”; New forms of regulation being developed by national governments and the European Union; The role of quasi-self-regulatory entities developed by companies themselves (e.g. Facebook Oversight Board); Proposals for reform of international internet governance institutions; The relationship between global digital platforms and questions of sovereignty and accountable governance; The impact of COVID-19 on digital platform governance. References Cited: Flew, T. (2018). Post-Globalisation. Javnost - The Public, 25(1–2), 102–109. O’Sullivan, M. (2019). The Levelling: What’s Next After Globalization. New York: Public Affairs. Schlesinger, P. (2020). After the post-public sphere. Media, Culture & Society, 42(7–8), 1545–1563. If you have questions about the issue, please feel free to email Terry Flew terry.flew(a)sydney.edu.au <mailto:terry.flew@sydney.edu.au>.

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Job Posting: University Lecturer Digital China at Leiden University
by Schneider, F.A. (Florian) 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

The following job announcement may be of interest to list members. Apologies for cross-posting. Vacancy: University Lecturer Digital China The faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) is looking for a University Lecturer Digital China (1,00 FTE) Vacancy number: 21-585 10083 The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime University Lectureship in digital China. As University Lecturer, you will hold a position within the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), which has the ambition to be a leading centre for the study of digital China. Your expertise will complement the existing portfolio at Leiden in pursuit of that goal. In addition to conducting research, you will teach courses in the institute’s relevant BA programmes, the newly established undergraduate minor in disinformation studies, and the (Res)MA Asian Studies and MA International Relations. You will supervise BA and MA theses in all these programmes. We invite applications from scholars with a strong background in humanities and social science research and teaching, with a focus on area studies and the digital processes that shape the Chinese-speaking world. In your research, you should demonstrate an ability to combine methodological approaches ranging from qualitative to computational research techniques and integrate such approaches with an emphasis on area studies, driven by linguistic knowledge, cultural and historical expertise, and a general curiosity for diverse human interactions in digital spaces. You should be able to communicate this focus to a wide audience and should demonstrate an ability to engage with students and colleagues of Asian studies more broadly, including pre-20th century humanities. Key responsibilities * Conduct original research and regularly disseminate the results through appropriate channels. * Teach courses in digital media, cultures, technologies, and communications at BA and MA level, including methods courses and potential coding and data analytics skills. * Teach courses on Chinese societies, with attention to regional and transnational interactions. * Acquire external project funding. * Co-supervise PhD research. * Actively contribute to the development of the curriculum of Asian Studies in the context of broad programmes that connect to digital technology and society, such as the minors in disinformation and in digital humanities. * Take on administrative duties in the institute’s area studies programmes such as the BA Chinese Studies. * Take the initiative to connect disciplinary expertise with area knowledge, both in course work and in thesis supervision. * Represent the field to external audiences and media. * Requirements * A completed PhD degree in area studies, media or communication studies, digital humanities, cultural, political, or social studies, or a similar relevant field. Candidates nearing completion of their PhD will be considered. * A research and publication record commensurate with career stage. * A strong foundation in digital studies and digital methods (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed), and an ability to teach digital methodologies to students at all levels and across the humanities. * Working knowledge of at least one programming language for data analytics is highly desirable. * A vision for the further development of Chinese Studies in the context of contemporary digital developments in Asia. * A commitment to high-quality teaching practices, and a wide teaching scope in terms of content. * A commitment to high-quality research, publication, and dissemination. * A strong affinity with, and capacity for, teamwork in a multicultural environment, and a commitment to creating and nurturing an open, inclusive environment for staff and students. * Expert knowledge of the language, culture, and history of China. * An excellent command of English. All MAs are offered in English, as are many relevant minors, and English may be used in the BA Chinese Studies as well. * If the successful applicant does not speak Dutch, they are expected to complete language training offered by the University Academic Language Centre. LIAS will make resources available to this end. Our organisation The Faculty of Humanities is rich in expertise in fields such as philosophy, religious studies, history, art history, literature, linguistics and area studies covering nearly every region of the world. With its staff of 995, the faculty provides 27 master’s and 25 bachelor’s programmes for over 7,000 students based at locations in Leiden and in The Hague. For more information, please see the website<https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities>. Leiden Institute for Area Studies<https://www.hum.leiden.edu/lias/> is comprised of a School of Asian Studies and a School of Middle-Eastern Studies, with international staff and student populations. The institute is committed to a present-day vision of area studies, integrating disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives on a solid foundation of excellent language skills. Current staff in LIAS has expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Archaeology, Art Studies, Buddhist Studies, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Language Pedagogy, Law, Linguistics, Literary Studies, Material Culture Studies, Performance Studies, Philology, Philosophy, Political Economy, Religious Studies, Sociology, and Visual Culture Studies. The section of Chinese Studies at the LIAS is a vibrant community of scholars devoted to researching and teaching the languages, cultures, and societies of the Chinese speaking world. Research and teaching are strongly supported by the outstanding collections of the Asian Library of Leiden University. The closely affiliated Leiden Asia Centre is the nation’s leading platform for policy-oriented academic research on contemporary Asia. Terms and conditions We offer a fulltime, temporary position for 18 months, be taken up as soon as possible, but no later than 1 August 2022. Upon good performance, the postion will be converted into a permanent position. Salary range from € 3807.- to € 5211.- gross per month (pay scale 11), in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses(8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More information can be found at the website<https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-a…>. Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/ she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years. Diversity Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Information Enquiries can be made to dr. Florian Schneider, associate professor of Modern China Studies, at f.a.schneider(a)hum.leidenuniv.nl<https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/vacatures/2021/q4/21-58510083university-l…> Applications Please submit online your application no later than 14 December 2021 via the blue button in our application system. Applications should be in English. Please ensure that you include the following documents in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name –and in this order: * A letter of motivation including a personal vision for the study of Digital China, the future of this field, and the possibilities to relate the field to research and teaching in area studies * A CV including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught to date and planned; * A research agenda with clear potential for applications to funding bodies such as NWO and ERC (max. 2 pages); * A teaching statement (1 page); * A course description (intro + outline of 12 two-hour weekly sessions) on a topic of choice in digital media, culture, or politics, aimed at second-year BA students in Chinese Studies (students at this level have elementary Chinese-language reading skills); * A course description (intro + outline of 12 two-hour weekly sessions) on a topic of choice in digital media, culture, or politics, aimed at MA-students Asian Studies; * Names, positions, and e-mail addresses of three referees (no reference letters). The online interviews with shortlisted candidates are tentatively scheduled for the 2nd and/or 3rd week of January 2022 Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated

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Multiple faculty positions at the University of Toronto, Computer Science Department
by Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

Dear Colleagues, I'm excited to share that we have several positions open at the University of Toronto (as listed in our employment page <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/employment-opportunities>). Could you kindly share these ads with your colleagues and prospective applicants? We are currently accepting applications <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/employment-opportunities> for tenure-stream positions in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto. For the positions listed below, applicants should endeavor to submit all materials (including reference letters) by December 6, 2021, when we will start reviewing applications. However, we will give full consideration to all applications submitted by the closing date of January 10, 2022. The department is conducting three open-area searches in the field of Computer Science. - Open-area (UTSG) - Assistant Professor (x3) | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/Open-positions.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19687> In addition, the department is conducting targeted searches in the following areas of Computer Science: - Data Systems and Data Management (UTSG) - Assistant Professor (x2) | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/Data-Systems-and-Data-Management.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19630> - Data Visualization and Exploration (UTSG) - Assistant Professor | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/Data-Visualization-and-Exploration.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19631> - Distributed Systems (UTSC) - Associate Professor | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/Distributed-Systems-Associate.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20546> - Assistant Professor | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/Distributed-Systems-Assistant.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20544> - Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (UTSG) - Associate Professor | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/KR-Associate.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20498> - Assistant Professor | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/KR-Assistant.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19632> - Machine Learning with a focus on Deep Learning (UTSG) A joint position with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering <https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/> - Associate/Full Professor | Coming soon - Assistant Professor | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/Machine-Learning.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19860> - Systems and Security (UTM) - Assistant Professor (x2) | PDF <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/s/MCS-Security-Systems.pdf> | Apply now → <https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20543> The Department of Computer Science spans three campuses at the University of Toronto. Each position includes an appointment with the tri-campus Graduate Department of Computer Science and an appointment at one of our campuses: - Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto St. George <https://web.cs.toronto.edu/> (UTSG); - Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough <https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/> (UTSC); or - Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, University of Toronto Mississauga <https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/math-cs-stats/> (UTM). For a full list of Faculty Opportunities at the University of Toronto, visit: - University of Toronto St. George <https://jobs.utoronto.ca/go/Faculty-Opportunities/2607417/> (UTSG) - University of Toronto Mississauga <http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/math-cs-stats/jobs/faculty-postings> (UTM) - University of Toronto Scarborough <http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/employment>(UTSC) To explore employment opportunities in related departments, visit: - Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering <https://www.ece.utoronto.ca/faculty/career-opportunities/> - Department of Mathematics <https://www.math.toronto.edu/cms/jobs/> - Department of Statistical Sciences <https://www.statistics.utoronto.ca/employment-opportunities/faculty-positio…> Regards, Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed Assistant Professor Department of Computer Science University of Toronto. web: http://www.ishtiaque.net/

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WEBCAST 15, 17, 23 NOV: Community Networks for Social Good
by Joly MacFie 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

This has just kicked off. Day 1 real time text is at https://bit.ly/3wKCNqH ISOC Live posted: "On 15, 17, 23 November 2021 the Digital Empowerment Foundation and the Internet Society host the 5th annual Community Network Exchange Asia Pacific will be held on;line, with the theme 'Community Networks for Social Good'. Within this overall theme, sessi" [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/cnx2021>*On 15, 17, 23 November 2021* the *Digital Empowerment Foundation <https://defindia.org/>* and the* Internet Society <https://www.internetsociety.org/regions/asia-pacific/>* host the 5th annual *Community Network Exchange Asia Pacific <https://cnxapac.org/>* will be held on;line, with the theme '*Community Networks for Social Good*'. Within this overall theme, session sub-themes will reflect on the importance of community networks in accelerating reach and providing help to the communities to respond to COVID-19 and also to benefit from digital opportunities. It will also explore the experiences and challenges faced by community networks during the pandemic. *DAY 1 - Monday November 15 2021* 10:30-12:45 IST (05:00-07:15 UTC) *Session 1: The Pandemic, Digital Dependence and the Unconnected: Challenges and Opportunities* *Dr Daniel Featherstone*, Senior Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University *Bhai Shelly*, Communication for Development Specialist, UNICEF India *Amrita Choudhury*, President of Internet Society Delhi Chapter, Vice-Chair Asia Pacific Regional IGF (AprIGF) Satish Mittal*, Head, Facebook Express WiFi India* Moderator: *Rajnesh Singh*, Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Internet Society *Session 2: Community Networks: Empowering Education and Health Care* *Talant Sultanov*, Co-founder of the Internet Society-Kyrgyzstan *Meeta Sengupta*, Expert on Education and Policy *Dr Regi George*, Cofounder, Tribal Health Initiative, Sittilingi, Tamil Nadu *Sylvia Cadena*, Head of Programs & Partnerships, APNIC Foundation Moderator: *Osama Manzar*, Founder Director, Digital Empowerment Foundation *DAY 2 - Wednesday November 17 2021* 10:30-12:45 IST (05:00-07:15 UTC) *Session 1: Why CN and CR are Twins* *Prof. Vinod Pavarala*, UNESCO Chair on Community Media, University of Hyderabad *Martin Corben*, Community Media Consultant, Australia *"Radio Rob" Hopkins*, Radio and Telecommunications Enthusiast Yukon, Canada *AHM Bazlur Rahman*, Chief Executive Officer, Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio & Communication *Philomena Gnanapragasam*, Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development *Rajnesh Singh*, Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Internet Society *Session 2: CR & CN Case Stories* *DREAM project* of APC and DEF *Mew Community* in Haryana, Nuh (video) *Rajnesh Singh*, Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Internet Society *Osama Manzar*, Founder Director, Digital Empowerment Foundation *Session 3: The How and Future of CN and CR Collaboration* *Naveed Haq*, Regional Director, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Internet Society *Balkrishna Pokhrel*, Executive Director, ACORAB, Nepal *Prof. Ralph Afolabi Akinfeleye*, Chairman, Centre of Excellence in Multimedia & Cinematography, Unilag Radio 103.1FM and Television, Nigeria *Osama Manzar*, Founder Director, Digital Empowerment Foundation *Rajnesh Singh*, Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, Internet Society *Philomena Gnanapragasam*, Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development *DAY 3 - Tuesday 23 November 2021* 10:30-12:45 IST (05:00-07:15 UTC) *Session 1: Community Networks: Media, Misinformation and Misuse* *Philomena Gnanapragasam*, Director, Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development *Sarbani Banerjee Belur*, Asia Regional Coordinator, Community Networks, APC *Anju Mangal*, Head of Asia-Pacific Region, A4AI, World Wide Web Foundation Moderator: *Anita Gurumurthi*, Executive Director, IT for change *Session 2: Rural Changemakers and Innovators: Community Networks as a Catalyst for Digital Transformation* *Harish Pillay*, Head, OSPO APAC, Red Hat Asia Pacific *Jane Coffin*, Senior Vice President, Internet Growth, Internet Society *Satyam Darmora*, CEO & Founder, i2e1 *Siope Vakataki ‘Ofa*, Economic Affairs Officer, ICT and Development Section, ICT and Disaster Risk Reduction Division, ESCAP Moderator: *Dr Syed S Kazi*, Director, Council for Social & Digital Development, North East India *LIVESTREAM http://livestream.com/internetsociety/cnx2021 <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/cnx2021>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM https://bit.ly/3wC1IN0 <https://bit.ly/3wC1IN0>* *REAL TIME TEXT (see ISOC.LIVE <https://ISOC.LIVE>)* *TWITTER #CNX2021 <https://bit.ly/3qRS883> @DEFindia @internetsociety @isocapac #communitynetworks #GrowInternet #SwitchItOn * *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/cnx2021 <https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/cnx2021>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/> *(AI Captions) *https://www.facebook.com/isocasiapacific <https://www.facebook.com/isocasiapacific> *(AI Captions) *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/cnx2021 <https://archive.org/details/cnx2021>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/14766/ - -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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three positions open at American University!!
by Patricia Aufderheide 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Please share the good news--we have three very different positions open! Great colleagues, great benefits, and a great city! Patricia Aufderheide, University Professor, School of Communication (she/they) Living and working where Nacotchtank and Piscataway peoples once lived PhD Program Director Founder, Center for Media & Social Impact American University 4400 Massachusetts Av., NW American University, Washington, DC 20016-8017 McKinley Hall 323 @paufder @cmsimpact cmsimpact.org<http://cmsimpact.org> paufder(a)american.edu<mailto:paufder@american.edu> 202-885-2069 office 240-643-4805 mobile Zoom Office Hours: https://american.zoom.us/j/96788556467?pwd=eFNpa2JMWlZQRm5pT1Z0b3RVUlRXQT09 Reclaiming Fair Use--t<https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/022637419X?pf_rd_p=d1f45e03-8b73-4c9a-9be…>he second edition is out, with new stories, quizzes and entirely new chapters on the surprising success of fair use in enabling creativity!

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WEBCAST TODAY: ISOC Canada - Defending Against Cyber Threats
by Joly MacFie 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Double dose from ISOC Canada today. High quality hybrid event from the British High Commission in Ottawa. [image: livestream] <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/iscc-cyber>On *Monday November 22 2021* at from *14:00-16:30 EST* (19:00-21:30 UTC) the *Internet Society Canada Chapter <https://internetsociety.ca/>*, in association with *British High Commission Ottawa <https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-ottawa>* and the *U.S. Embassy Canada <https://ca.usembassy.gov/>*, hosts an online forum '*Defending Against Cyber Threats <https://internetsociety.ca/event/defending-against-cyber-threats/>*'. With the digital transformation in full swing, cyber threats against businesses and critical infrastructure continue to increase—sparking a critical and ongoing discussion on the ever-evolving threat landscape and potential solutions. Cyber espionage is one of the most pervasive menaces afflicting the innovation economy. Universities are battling a series of IP theft vectors. These rising threats, and beyond, must be addressed to ensure the security and prosperity of both the economy and ourselves. *PANEL 1 Protecting Businesses and Critical Infrastructure from Cyber Attacks* *PANEL 2 IP Theft & Cyber Espionage* *HOSTS* *Franca Palazzo*, ISOC Canada *David Reed MBE*, British High Commission Ottawa *SPEAKERS* *Robert W. Gordon*, Canadian Cyber Threat Exchange (CCTX) *Kush M. Sharma*, former CISO, City of Toronto *Dr. Richard J. Harknett*, University of Cincinnati *Shawn M*., Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) *Amalia Barthel*, University of Toronto *Dr. Ramesh Rajaduray*, IIPCC *Scott Smith*, Kloke.ai / Managedprivacy.ca *Sara Wilshaw*, Chief Trade Commissioner, Canada *Bonnie Butlin*, Security Partners' Forum *MODERATOR* *Mary Jane Dykeman*, INQ Law *LIVESTREAM* *http://livestream.com/internetsociety/iscc-cyber <http://livestream.com/internetsociety/iscc-cyber>* *PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM: https://bit.ly/3czwJbj <https://bit.ly/3czwJbj>* *REAL TIME TEXT https://bit.ly/3CF32Qz <https://bit.ly/3CF32Qz>* *TWITTER: #CyberThreats @ISCC_Canada <https://bit.ly/3kZ68ZK> @usembassyottawa @UKinCanada @mjdykeman @INQdatalaw* *SIMULCASTS* *https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/ <https://www.twitter.com/ISOC_Live/>* *https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive <https://www.twitch.tv/isoclive>* *https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/ <https://www.facebook.com/liveisoc/>* (AI Captions) *https://youtu.be/GSrcULNe4uw <https://youtu.be/GSrcULNe4uw>* *ARCHIVE* *https://archive.org/details/iscc-cyber <https://archive.org/details/iscc-cyber>* *Permalink* https://isoc.live/14794/ -- -------------------------------------- Joly MacFie +12185659365 -------------------------------------- -

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TT Job: University of Georgia/Entertainment and Media Studies
by Karin Assmann 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

TT Job: University of Georgia/Entertainment and Media Studies The University of Georgia’s Department of Entertainment and Media Studies seeks to fill one position for a teacher and scholar of media visual entertainment. Appointment will either be at the Assistant tenure-track level or at the Associate level with tenure. The faculty member will teach four courses a year on an academic appointment (nine months). Preferred research emphases include but are not limited to post-broadcast television, diversity, intersectionality, and/or social movements. Address questions to: Professor Anandam Kavoori, Grady College Search Committee Chair and Professor, Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602-3154, (706) 542-4971 or akavoori(a)uga.edu https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/230170 -- Karin Assmann, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism College of Journalism and Mass Communication University of Georgia Vice Head, AEJMC Cultural & Critical Studies Division (2021-22) +1 202-697-1844

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