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[Project output] AI in the Street
by Maya Indira Ganesh 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Hello I'm happy to share an output from a collaborative scoping study led by Drs Noortje Marres (Warwick) and Alex Taylor (Edinburgh) called AI in the Street, which includes five street observatories in Cambridge, Coventry, Edinburgh, Logan (Australia), and. London. And this great website put together by our non-profit partner, Careful Industries. https://www.careful.industries/ai-in-the-street/overview You can also follow our substack here: https://aiinthestreet.substack.com/ Thanks and best wishes, Maya -- Associate director (Research partnerships), Senior research associate, Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. <http://lcfi.ac.uk/people/maya-indira-ganesh/> University of Cambridge, UK. Personal website <https://bodyofwork.in>| Latest academic work <https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780197653609.013.37>| Latest general interest writing <https://zkm.de/sites/default/files/file/en/zkm240320_paper-ganesh-pdfa_2.pdf> LinkedIN <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-des-maya-indira-ganesh/> | Twitter <https://x.com/mayameme>

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Announcement: Tenure Track position at Syracuse University in Communication, Emerging Media, and Race/Ethnicity
by Lyndsay E.M. Gratch 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Greetings! I am writing to share an exciting and new tenure track position in my department, Communication and Rhetorical Studies, at Syracuse University. The area of expertise is in emerging media technologies, digital media, and/or artificial intelligence, with a focus on race and/or ethnicity. The position is linked here<https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106431> and cut and pasted below. Our priority deadline for applications is Oct. 1, 2024. I would be grateful if you would circulate this posting to any suitable potential applicants you know. Any questions about the position can be directed to me, the search committee chair (Lyndsay Gratch: legratch_at_syr_dot_edu). Best wishes, Lyndsay Michalik Gratch Associate Professor, Communication and Rhetorical Studies Faculty Fellow, Syracuse University Art Museum, 2024-25 Affiliated Faculty, Extended Reality Lab, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Affiliated Faculty, Women's and Gender Studies Syracuse University ------ Job # 077937 Job Title Assistant Professor: Communication and Rhetorical Studies Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range $65,000 - $75,000 Pay Determination Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status Exempt Hours Determined by Department Chair Job Type Full-time Rank Assistant Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description: The Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to begin in August 2025. The Department is in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University, located on the ancestral lands of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, particularly the Onondaga Nation. This is a research position (R1). Candidates must have expertise in emerging media technologies, digital media, and/or artificial intelligence (for instance: machine learning, algorithms, platform studies, creator studies, user experience, data centers, game studies, digital storytelling, extended reality) with a focus on race and/or ethnicity. We seek candidates with experience pertaining to historically excluded or marginalized racial or ethnic communities. The ideal candidate integrates a critical/cultural and intersectional approach to research, teaching, and service, anchored in a humanities tradition of scholarship. Research and teaching interests should complement the department’s existing strengths in critical/cultural studies, rhetoric, performance studies, language and social interaction, and media studies. The department is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit and retain faculty who will further enhance our diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here. About the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies The Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) creates skilled and versatile communicators prepared for the diverse professional and personal contexts they will come to understand, pursue, and influence. Launched in 1910 as the Department of Oratory, CRS is one of the nation’s first academic programs devoted to the study of communication and rhetoric. Throughout our evolution, our department has been housed in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, where our programs have benefited from close association with the disciplines of art, design, film and media arts, drama, creative arts therapy, and music. About The College of Visual and Performing Arts The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu<http://www.syr.edu>, www.vpa.syr.edu<http://www.vpa.syr.edu>. Qualifications: Required: * Doctoral degree in Communication or closely related field at time of appointment * A PhD in Communication or closely related field must be completed by August 2025, with excellent promise for long-term outstanding research, teaching, and service Preferred * Record of achievement in academic research that demonstrates the ability to earn tenure at a R1 institution Job Specific Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who use qualitative or textual methodologies, including close textual analysis, rhetorical analysis, ethnographic methods, discourse analysis, or community-based participatory methods. We are also open to candidates who use mixed methods or combine quantitative methods with critical perspectives. Preference will be given to candidates with strong potential for securing external grant funding. Applicants should share the department’s central commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, exemplified by its partnerships with the Lender Center for Social Justice, Department of Women’s and Gender Studies, the LGBTQ Studies minor, La Casita Cultural Center, and more. Responsibilities: * Current teaching load is 2/2, subject to change, in courses commensurate with the curriculum in Communication and Rhetorical Studies * Serve on committees in the Department, College, and University * Advise graduate and undergraduate students Applicants will be expected to teach undergraduate classes (including large lectures) and graduate courses in communication and emerging technologies, digital media, and/or artificial intelligence with a focus on race and/or ethnicity. Candidates will also be expected to teach courses that meet the department’s curricular needs and mentor Masters’ students. Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach the following: * Curriculum Vitae * Cover letter (no longer than 3 pages) * Diversity and inclusion statement (no longer than 1 page) * Name and contact information for a minimum of four (4) references Additional materials may be requested after initial screening, such as: * Research statement (no longer than 2 pages) * One article/chapter-length publication or draft * Teaching portfolio Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1, and the position will remain open until filled. About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106331 Job Posting Date 09/05/2024 Application Deadline 10/01/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Priority Consideration 10/01/2024 Job Category Faculty Applicant Documents: Required Documents: 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Diversity Statement 4. Reference List

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19th International Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering (TASE 2025): First Call for Papers
by Announce 22 Sep '24

22 Sep '24

*** First Call for Papers *** 19th International Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Software Engineering (TASE 2025) July 14-16, 2025, 5* St. Raphael Resort and Marina, Limassol, Cyprus https://cyprusconferences.org/tase2025/ (*** Proceedings to be published by Springer in LNCS ***) OVERVIEW TASE 2025 aims to bring together researchers and developers from academia and industry with interest in the theoretical aspects of software engineering. Modern society is increasingly dependent on software systems that are becoming larger and more complex. This poses new challenges to current software engineering methodologies that need to be enhanced using modern results from theoretical computer science. We invite submission of research papers on topics covering all theoretical aspects of software engineering, including those describing applications of theoretical computer science in industrial applications and software engineering methodologies. TOPICS OF INTEREST Authors are invited to submit high quality technical papers describing original and unpublished work in all theoretical aspects of software engineering. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: Software engineering, including: ■ Software processes and workflows ■ Software architectures and design ■ Software product lines ■ Requirements engineering ■ Model-driven software engineering ■ Software testing and quality assurance ■ Software safety, security and reliability ■ Reverse engineering and software maintenance ■ Component-based software engineering ■ Feature-oriented programming ■ Program synthesis ■ Use of AI and large language models in software engineering Formal methods and theoretical computer science, including: ■ Deductive verification ■ Model checking ■ Theorem proving, decision procedures, SAT and SMT ■ Specification languages ■ Program logics and calculi ■ Formal languages and automata theory ■ Run-time verification and monitoring ■ Integration of formal methods ■ Formal methods for AI systems, and vice versa Programming language design and technology, including: ■ Formal semantics ■ Abstract interpretation and program analysis ■ Language paradigms, including object-oriented, functional, declarative, etc. ■ Type systems and behavioral typing ■ Compiler design ■ Domain-specific languages Tools and application areas, including: ■ Software tools putting theory into practice ■ Cyber-physical, embedded, and real-time systems ■ Distributed and concurrent systems ■ Semantic web and web services ■ Service-oriented programming and cloud computing ■ Quantum circuits and programs ■ Cryptographic algorithms SUBMISSION Submissions to the conference must not have been published or be concurrently considered for publication elsewhere. All submissions will be judged on the basis of originality, contribution to the field, technical and presentation quality, and relevance to the conference. The proceedings will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. Papers should be written in English and should not exceed 16 pages (excluding bibliography) for long papers and 6 pages (excluding bibliography) for short papers in LNCS format. Submissions should be made through the TASE 2025 submission page, handled by the Easy Chair conference management system. Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=tase2025 The authors of a selected subset of accepted papers will be invited to submit extended versions of their papers to a special issue in the journal Science of Computer Programming (https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/science-of-computer-programming) IMPORTANT DATES ■ Abstract Submission : Feb 1, 2025 (AoE) ■ Paper Submission : Feb 7, 2025 (AoE) ■ Author Notification and Registration : April 1, 2025 (AoE) ■ Camera-ready Versions : May 1, 2025 (AoE) ORGANISATION General Chair ■ George A. Papadopoulos, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Program Chairs ■ Philipp Rümmer, University of Regensburg, Germany ■ Zhilin Wu, Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

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WEIRD: a podcast on the US election / Ep.2: Russian interference & Ep.3: the Harris-Trump debate unpacked
by Vito Laterza 22 Sep '24

22 Sep '24

Dear colleagues, You can check out the latest episodes of our podcast “WEIRD - A global take on the US election”, hosted by anthropologists Vito Laterza and Louis Römer. We provide engaging commentary on what Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, Donald Trump, JD Vance and other politicians and commentators say, but also how they say it - the vibes, the emotions, the drama. https://www.weirdpodcast.com/p/ep2-from-russia-with-love <https://www.weirdpodcast.com/p/ep2-from-russia-with-love> Ep.2 - From Russia with love: Putin's interference in the US election Russian agents continue to meddle in American politics. Libertarians ally with Trump. How JD Vance weaponised the "white working class". Harris shouldn't avoid the press. https://www.weirdpodcast.com/p/ep3-harris-trump-debate <https://www.weirdpodcast.com/p/ep3-harris-trump-debate> Ep.3 - The Harris-Trump debate unpacked: empathy vs hate We compare two radically different visions for America in the 10 September presidential debate. We talk about the ideas, the emotions and the communication tactics. Sign up to our Substack newsletter at www.weirdpodcast.com <https://www.weirdpodcast.com/> to receive the next episodes straight into your inbox. You can find us on several podcast platforms (incl. Apple Podcasts and Spotify) and social media channels here: https://weirdpod.buzzsprout.com/2398387/follow <https://weirdpod.buzzsprout.com/2398387/follow> Kind regards, Vito -- Assoc. Prof. Vito Laterza PhD Anthropology (Cantab) Associate Professor Department of Global Development and Planning University of Agder Norway SCAS-Nordic Fellow 2024-2025 Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study Academic profile www.uia.no/english/about-uia/employees/vitol/index.html <http://www.uia.no/english/about-uia/employees/vitol/index.html> Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study www.swedishcollegium.se/subfolders/Fellows/Invited_Fellows/2024-25/laterza.… <http://www.swedishcollegium.se/subfolders/Fellows/Invited_Fellows/2024-25/l…> Horizon Europe project ReMeD resilientmedia.eu/?page_id=549/#mcg_anchor <http://resilientmedia.eu/?page_id=549/#mcg_anchor> WEIRD: the podcast www.weirdpodcast.com <http://www.weirdpodcast.com/> Al Jazeera English www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/profile/vito-laterza-.html <http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/profile/vito-laterza-.html>

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38th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS 2025) :Call for Special Tracks
by Announce 22 Sep '24

22 Sep '24

*** Call for Special Tracks *** 38th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (IEEE CBMS 2025) June 18-20, 2025, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Madrid, Spain https://2025.cbms-conference.org Attracting a worldwide audience, CBMS is the premier conference for computer-based medical systems, and one of the main conferences within the fields of medical informatics and biomedical informatics. IEEE CBMS 2025 invites proposals for organization of special tracks that will be held in parallel with the general conference track. The themes of the special tracks should not overlap with the general conference topics and should focus on emerging research fields. All tracks are expected to enable stimulating discussions of state-of-the-art, emerging, visionary, and perhaps controversial topics. Their papers should report on significant unpublished work and must meet the same standards as main conference papers. All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings. We expect all accepted tracks to adhere to the conference paper submission and reviewing schedule, as outlined in the dates indicated below. Special Tracks chair(s) will be interacting with organisers of accepted workshops to ensure a high-quality workshop program. In the case of detecting several similar submissions, the CBMS 2025 organization can propose the fusion of those proposals. Special Track requirements The organizers of a special track must comply with a set of principles and obligations, listed below: • A specific webpage with information about the special track will be created by CBMS after the acceptance notification. The organizers must provide the following information to be added to such webpage: special track description, list of topics, call for papers, submission information (must be the same as CBMS 2025 regular track), special track organizers, special track program committee members, any other relevant information. • The organizers of the special track are responsible for the peer-review process within their track. They must add their own Program committee members/reviewers to the submission platform, ensure that receive all the reviews on time, check the quality of the reviews, and establish the acceptance/rejection decision. The final decision will be sent by CBMS 2025 PC Chairs. They also must pay special attention to potential conflicts of interest and ensure that all the general ethical rules of research are followed. • At least one of the organizers of the special track must register and attend to CBMS 2025 in Madrid. The organizer(s) who attend CBMS will also chair the specific session that will be assigned in the agenda to their track. • The organizers of the special track are responsible for the publicity of their track to try to win as many submissions as possible. Please bear in mind that a special track with less than 4 accepted papers could be canceled. In this case, the accepted papers will be moved to the regular track. Important Dates • Deadline for special track proposal: November 8, 2024 (AoE) • Special track notification acceptance: November 15, 2024 Submission Guidelines Each proposal must include: • Special track title • Rough estimate of the expected ST size as number of sessions (with 4-5 papers per session) • A brief biography of ST organizer(s) • List of Special Track program committee members • A draft of Special Track “Call for papers” (important dates must be the same of the main conference) • One or two appropriate journals or follow up publications: tracks are expected to organize a special issue, if planned. The proposal must be sent to info[at]cbms-conference[dot]org CBMS 2025 Special Track Chairs • Alba García Seco de Herrera • Gilberto Ochoa-Ruiz • Sharib Ali Other Information For more information, please contact info[at]cbms-conference[dot]org.

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2 Lecturer Posts University of Exeter, UK - Media & Communications + Digital Media Governance
by Andrea Medrado 21 Sep '24

21 Sep '24

Hi all, Please share these 2 job opportunities in my department (Communications, Drama and Film - University of Exeter) with your networks. Many thanks! Have a nice weekend. Andrea Lecturer in Media and Communications (Education and Research) Deadline: 14/10/2024https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=171839ediw Summary of the role You will contribute to extending the research profile of at Exeter, particularly in critical approaches to the study of Media and Communications from industrial, theoretical, or textual/representation perspectives related to areas of cultural politics and identity, including (but not limited to) social class, gender, sexuality, “race”, ethnicity, nationhood, disability. The successful candidate will teach on existing Communications modules and lead the development of new modules in their areas of expertise. They will attract postgraduate research students and research funding and develop collaborative professional partnerships within and beyond the department. About you You will have: - a PhD in Media and Communications, or a related discipline, and have an independent, internationally recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research. - A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract such funding. - Enthusiasm for delivering and developing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate modules and have substantial prior teaching experience at university level. - The potential to make strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners. - The potential to participate and lead projects which have impact. - An evidenced commitment to equality and diversity within an organisation and a commitment to helping create an inclusive culture. - HEA Fellowship status or be committed to gaining this award within 18 months of appointment. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. What we can offer you - Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research - Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly - An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development - Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career - A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy - A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon Lecturer in Digital Media Governance (Education and Research) Deadline: 14/10/2024https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=171839ediw The role The post will extend the research profile of Communications at Exeter, particularly in areas related to media regulation and policy. The successful candidate will teach on existing Communications modules and lead the development of new modules in their areas of expertise at both BA and MA levels. You will also attract and supervise PhD students. You will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: The Online Safety Act 2023 Digital media policy and regulation Online safety and harms AI regulation Big Tech regulation About you The successful applicant will have an independent research programme that will strengthen and complement the existing team at the University. You will be able to demonstrate the following qualities and characteristics: - Hold a PhD in Media and Communications, or a related discipline, and be externally recognised as an authority in your area of expertise, in digital media governance and/or policy - A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrate potential to attract future funding - Enthusiasm for delivering and developing high quality undergraduate and postgraduate modules, as well as substantial experience in curriculum development and PhD supervision - The potential to make strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners, and potential to participate and lead projects which have impact - Proven academic leadership skills and the willingness to take on leadership roles within the discipline and/or wider department Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. What we can offer you - Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research - Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly - An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development - Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career - A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy - A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Further information For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Prof Neil Ewen, n.ewen(a)exeter.ac.uk

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TT Job in Communication and Media Studies at Washington College
by Meghan Grosse 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

The Communication and Media Studies Department at Washington College is hiring a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall 2025 semester. The deadline for application is November 15, 2024. You can find information about the position and apply here <https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=33514&c…> . *Description* The Communication and Media Studies (CMS) Department at Washington College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Film, Television, and Popular Culture to begin in August 2025. The expected teaching load is three courses per semester, taught in person, with the option for additional teaching in the summer. Teaching responsibilities may vary by semester but will include core courses in the major (including Introduction to CMS, Communication and Media Theory, and Qualitative Methods in CMS), courses based on the candidate’s expertise, and the possibility to contribute to the college’s first year seminar program. The ideal candidate will also be able to expand our applied course offerings in multimedia writing and production. In addition to working in the classroom, faculty members are expected to advise senior capstone projects and to engage in departmental and college-level service. We are particularly interested in candidates who show a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring and who engage in creative, experiential, and innovative teaching practices. The CMS Program is committed to an equitable and inclusive learning environment and supports Washington College’s ongoing efforts toward inclusive excellence. The CMS curriculum is built on a critical-cultural foundation focused on developing students’ critical media literacy and multimedia communication skills in a liberal arts setting. We encourage our students to use those skills to address issues related to civic engagement and social justice. The ideal candidate will address these values in their teaching and scholarship. *About Washington College  * Founded in 1782, Washington College is a selective liberal arts institution located in Chestertown, Maryland, on a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay. Washington College’s mission is to challenge and inspire emerging citizen leaders to discover lives of purpose and passion. Preparing our students to be citizen leaders in the twenty-first century requires fostering their intellectual and social development so they are equipped to engage with people from a variety of backgrounds and with ideas and viewpoints that differ from their own. *How to Apply  * Applicants must submit all the following application materials: - Cover letter, including examples of ways you have shown a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service (on campus or in the community) or would like to in the future. - CV - Teaching portfolio, including a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, summary of quantitative and qualitative student feedback, and a statement on the ways in which you address that feedback in your teaching. Please submit the teaching portfolio as a single document. - The names and contact information for 3 references Application materials must be submitted through the college’s employment portal. For assistance accessing our online application portal, please contact Human Resources (hr(a)washcoll.edu) <hr(a)washcoll.edu>. For questions regarding the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Meghan Grosse (mgrosse2(a)washcoll.edu) Review of applications will begin on November 15th and continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon completing a successful background check, establishing identity, and verifying employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Washington College provides reasonable accommodations. If you require any accommodations to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact hr(a)washcoll.edu.

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New Book and Talk: Identity, Community, and Sexuality in Slash Fan Fiction: Pocket Publics
by AM Kustritz 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Dear all, I will give a talk on my recently published book *Identity, Community, and Sexuality in Slash Fan Fiction: Pocket Publics* (Routledge, 2024), sponsored by the SCMS Fan Studies interest group (FaAS Sig - https://lnkd.in/en2H8h9T; https://lnkd.in/e-_mimNm) on Tuesday, September 24th at 18:00 (BST) - Get in touch with the SIG for the zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eTW5uGBs; https://lnkd.in/e2m_SVUw The book's Introduction is available to download via open access at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003450030/identity-com… Based on over ten years of online and in-person ethnography, *Pocket Publics* documents the digital transition of the slash fan fiction community around the turn of the millennium. The term slash fan fiction designates original stories written by and circulated within female-centered communities about same-sex characters borrowed from previously published sources, a feminist, queer media subculture whose infrastructure, creativity, and ways of life are often obscured in dominant histories of the internet’s development. Arguing that online slash communities created an alternate public space that provided opportunities for unanticipated encounters with a wide range of complex sexual, relational, and political practices, the book contends that slash thereby added to readers’ tools for experiencing and thinking about pleasure and ways of living by forming a “pocket public,” that is a digital space public enough to be found and protected enough to shield participants from harassment and censorship. Best, Anne Kustritz Assistant Professor of Media and Culture Studies Utrecht University

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Vacancies: Postdoctoral positions in Socio-Technical Transformations through Digitalization and AI
by Daniela Jaramillo-Dent 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Dear AoIR community members, The Media Change & Innovation Division (Prof. Dr. Michael Latzer) at the Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich invites applications for two *open positions at the postdoctoral level: * *Postdoctoral researcher (80-100%)*. Start of employment: January 1, 2025 (or upon agreement). Two-year contract. *Short-term visiting postdoctoral researcher (80-100%)*. The start date will be determined based on the candidate's availability. The duration will be agreed upon, with a minimum commitment of 2 months. The division’s research program focuses, among other things, on the societal implications of digitalization and the internet, algorithmic selection and artificial-intelligence (AI) tools in everyday life, dataveillance and privacy, governance of media change, religion-like digitalization and implicit everyday religion, cyborgization, digital inequalities, and digital well-being (see https://www.mediachange.ch/research/ <https://www.mediachange.ch/research/>for an overview of our current research projects and https://mediachange.ch/publications/ for the division’s recent publications). *Further information and application details:* *Postdoctoral researcher: * https://jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancies/postdoctoral-position-in-socio-technical-… *Short-term visiting postdoctoral researcher* https://jobs.uzh.ch/job-vacancies/short-term-visiting-researchers-in-socio-… Review of applications starts immediately, but the positions will remain open until qualified candidates are found. Please contact Dr. Noemi Festic (n.festic(a)ikmz.uzh.ch) or myself, Dr. Daniela Jaramillo-Dent (d.jaramillo(a)ikmz.uzh.ch) for questions. Daniela Jaramillo-Dent, PhD Senior Research and Teaching Associate Media Change and Innovation Division IKMZ-Institute for Media and Communication Research University of Zurich Board Student and Early Career Representative ICA <https://www.icahdq.org/> Key Regional Leader TIkTok Cultures Research Network <https://tiktokcultures.com/> Member of FemLab <https://femlab.co/> www.danielajaramillodent.com *|* *https://twitter.com/DaniJaraDent <https://twitter.com/DaniJaraDent>*

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Undergraduate Summer Workshop at Syracuse University’s iSchool
by Jeff Hemsley 19 Sep '24

19 Sep '24

Hello AoIR’ers. The Syracuse iSchool is once again hosting a paid summer workshop for undergraduate students. As per the terms of the funding, acceptance is limited to U.S. citizens or permanent residents and undergraduates up to and including juniors. See below for details and please pass this around into your local networks. Questions can be sent to me, Yiqi Li (yli360(a)syr.edu<mailto:yli360@syr.edu>) or Jasmina Tacheva (ztacheva(a)syr.edu<mailto:ztacheva@syr.edu>). Thank you Jeff Hemsley ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join our nine-week residential research experience in 2025, funded by the National Science Foundation. College students from all social science disciplines are welcome. Undergraduates from all social science disciplines are welcome to apply to this summer 2025 experience at the Syracuse campus in beautiful upstate New York. Successful applicants will receive $6000 in stipend funding plus free meals and housing. Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (iSchool) has excelled for more than 25 years at providing education for students interested in technology and its impacts on industry, education, health, the environment, and other sectors. The research experience includes learning about text analysis, conducting a social science research project using data provided by professors, and opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Successful applicants will receive $6000 in stipend funding plus free meals and housing. Undergraduate students from colleges and universities other that Syracuse University are eligible for this funding. Please read the following notes before apply: - This program can only accept U.S. citizens or permanent residents. - Students currently in their senior year are not eligible for this program. - Students from the quarters system may experience scheduling conflicts with our program. You must be willing to commit to being physically present at the start of the REU program. The in-person program is tentatively scheduled from June 2 to August 7, 2025. Visit our website for more information and to fill out the online application form: https://ischool.syr.edu/summer-paid-research-experience/ Please share this information with promising students interested in this summer’s research opportunity. Thank you! Jeff Hemsley, PhD (he/him) jjhemsle(a)syr.edu<mailto:jjhemsle@syr.edu> Interim Dean, School of Information Studies (iSchool) The mission of the iSchool is to expand human capabilities by connecting people, information, and technology. https://ischool.syr.edu/ Syracuse University

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