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Two Job Positions - Content Producer Lecturer & Media Law/Ethics Open Rank (UNT)
by Jacqueline Vickery 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

The Department of Media Arts a the University of North Texas is hiring two positions for Fall 2016 that may be of interest to this listserv. Open-rank position in Media Law & Ethics. We would love someone with research/expertise/teaching experience in intellectual property and digital media. http://www.rtvf.unt.edu/people/faculty-position-media-law-ethics The second is a a Lecturer position for Content Production. We are interested in someone with experience in multi-platform storytelling and emerging platform production. Digital media production skills desired. http://www.rtvf.unt.edu/people/lecturer-content-production Committee will start reviewing applications on Nov. 15, and the application will remain open until the position is filled. The University of North Texas is the 3rd largest university in the state of Texas (37,000+ students) & has a diverse student body (47% students of color). It is located 30 miles north of Dallas (many faculty & students commute from Dallas & Ft Worth) and is a great college town with a lot of creativity, live music, chef-owned restaurants, local beer, festivals, diversity, and culture. Feel free to circulate widely, - jacqueline *Dr. Jacqueline Vickery, Ph.D.* Assistant Professor Department of Media Arts | http://rtvf.unt.edu/ University of North Texas Personal website | http://jrvickery.com/

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[Technology Non-use] Special Issue of First Monday
by Eric P. S. Baumer 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Non-use of Technologies: Perspectives and Approaches This special issue provides an opportunity to rethink how we approach, study, and conceptualize human relationships with, and through, technology. The authors in this collection take a multiplicity of approaches on diverse topics to develop a rigorous theoretical understanding for non-use, setting crucial groundwork for future research. Table of Contents <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/issue/current/showToc> Why study technology non-use? <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6310> Eric P.S. Baumer, Morgan G. Ames, Jenna Burrell, Jed R. Brubaker, Paul Dourish Lines of power: Availability to networks as a social phenomenon <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6283> David A. Banks Pulling the plug visually: Images of resistance to ICTs and connectivity <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6286> Ricardo Gomez, Kirsten Foot, Meg Young, Rose Paquet-Kinsley, Stacey Morrison The gender-technology divide or perceptions of non-use? <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6300> Neha Kumar Technologies of avoidance: The swear jar and the cell phone <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6295> Ethan R. Plaut The user as network <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6281> Karen E.C. Levy Smartphone resistance as media ambivalence <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6307> Rivka Ribak, Michele Rosenthal Exploring ethnographic techniques for ICT non-use research: An Amish case study <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6312> Lindsay Ems Entangled with technology: Engagement with Facebook among the young old <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6311> Nancy A. Van House Replicants, imposters and the real deal: Issues of non-use and technology resistance in vintage and software instruments <http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6302> Claes Thorén, Andreas Kitzmann

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REMOTE PARTICIPATION: IGF2015 in João Pessoa
by Joly MacFie 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

The 2015 IGF gets seriously underway today. Remote participation is via webex and one has to register by the session at http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/igf2015-cast - as far as today goes all eyes are on the ISOC WSIS+10 Session at 13:00 (11:00 EST | 16:00 UTC) in Workshop 2. Before attending the session one can bone up by reading ISOC Comments on WSIS+10 Zero Draft. After one can hop over to the Main Meeting Room for the High Level Meeting which will also be webcast at https://youtu.be/qYbrmKYaRXs joly posted: " The 2015 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will take place on 10-13 November 2015 in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil and in a series of remote hubs located around the world. Quick Links Schedule of sessions involving Internet Society participants R" [image: IGF 2015 in Brazil] The 2015 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will take place on 10-13 November 2015 in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil and in a series of remote hubs <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/remote-participation/list-of-remote-hubs> located around the world. Quick Links - Schedule of sessions involving Internet Society participants <https://www.internetsociety.org/igf2015/isoc-schedule> - Remote participation information <http://www.internetsociety.org/igf2015/remote-participation> - Resources and documents for IGF 2015 participants <https://www.internetsociety.org/igf2015/resources> - Internet Society Policy Briefs covering many of the IGF 2015 themes <https://www.internetsociety.org/policybriefs> - Biographies of Internet Society IGF 2015 Ambassadors <https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-program…> - Internet Society blog posts related to IGF 2015 <https://www.internetsociety.org/tags/igf2015> - Internet Governance Forum (IGF) main website <http://intgovforum.org/cms/> - IGF 2015 host website (about the meeting) <http://www.igf2015.br/> Featured Blog Posts - *On My Way To IGF 2015 <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/11/my-way-igf-2015>*, by Internet Society President & CEO Kathy Brown - *IGF 2015: Tackling key challenges with everyone at the table* <https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/public-policy/2015/11/igf-2015-tacklin…>, by Constance Bommelaer Overview Focused on the theme of "*Evolution of Internet Governance: Empowering Sustainable Development*", the 2015 IGF focuses on eight primary themes: - Cybersecurity and trust - The Internet economy - Inclusiveness and diversity - Openness - Enhancing multistakeholder cooperation - The Internet and human rights - Critical Internet resources - Emerging issues The Internet Society has strongly supported the IGF <https://www.internetsociety.org/igf> from its launch after the original World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) <https://www.internetsociety.org/wsis>. In 2015 Internet Society staff and chapter leaders will be active in João Pessoa - ISOC chapters are also providing some of the remote hubs <http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/remote-participation/list-of-remote-hubs>. 2015 IGF Ambassadors The Internet Society will once again be sponsoring a set of "Ambassadors" to the IGF. Please read their biographies <https://www.internetsociety.org/what-we-do/education-and-leadership-program…> . More Information Please see these websites for more information about the IGF 2015: - http://www.igf2015.br/ - https://www.intgovforum.org/cms/ Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8183#respond> See all comments <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8183#comments> *Permalink* http://isoc-ny.org/p2/8183 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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canada's internet
by Mike Zajko 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

A more complete history can be found at http://www.canarie.ca/?mdocs-file=3407&mdocs-url=3406 If anyone knows of a better document on early internet developments in Canada please let me know. Mike Zajko zajko.ca

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Job Ad: Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
by stephanie schulte 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

The University of Arkansas’ Communication Department seeks applicants for a three semester visiting assistant professor of Communication to begin January 2016. This position is part of the Department’s effort to develop and teach online classes. The department prefers candidates with experience in developing online courses in interpersonal, small-group, non-verbal, or organizational communication. Completed applications received by *November 20, 2015 *will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae; a cover letter/letter of application; official/unofficial transcripts; writing samples; evidence of teaching effectiveness uploaded to the ‘Other Documents’ link; and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number). https://jobs.uark.edu/postings/10488 -- Stephanie Ricker Schulte / Associate Chair / Associate Professor of Communication University of Arkansas / 417 Kimpel Hall / Fayetteville, AR 72701 / 479 575 3769 Author of *Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture <http://nyupress.org/books/book-details.aspx?bookid=8212#.UUeEietGIVw>*

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Job Ad: Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
by stephanie schulte 08 Nov '15

08 Nov '15

The University of Arkansas’ Communication Department seeks applicants for a three semester visiting assistant professor of Communication to begin January 2016. This position is part of the Department’s effort to develop and teach online classes. The department prefers candidates with experience in developing online courses in interpersonal, small-group, non-verbal, or organizational communication. Completed applications received by *November 20, 2015 *will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae; a cover letter/letter of application; official/unofficial transcripts; writing samples; evidence of teaching effectiveness uploaded to the ‘Other Documents’ link; and a list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number). -- Stephanie Ricker Schulte / Associate Chair / Associate Professor of Communication University of Arkansas / 417 Kimpel Hall / Fayetteville, AR 72701 / 479 575 3769 Author of *Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture <http://nyupress.org/books/book-details.aspx?bookid=8212#.UUeEietGIVw>*

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preview of talk I'll be giving in Brazil
by Paul Levinson 07 Nov '15

07 Nov '15

teaser for talk I'll be giving in Porto Alegre Brazil via Google Hangout of 18 November https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNXe_NporAw&feature=youtu.be <https://t.co/QNetvfGMXp> In The Plot to Save Socrates <http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AMUDJNS/ref=nosim/?tag=dexter2a-20>, "Levinson spins a fascinating tale ... An intriguing premise with believable characters and attention to period detail make this an outstanding choice... Highly recommended." - *Library Journal*, **starred review*

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canada's internet
by Barry Wellman 07 Nov '15

07 Nov '15

Jeremy, Thanks for bringing this to our attention. It is very Canarie-centric. NetNorth was operating in Canada years earlier. Barry Wellman _______________________________________________________________________ FRSC INSNA Founder University of Toronto http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/~wellman twitter: @barrywellman NETWORKED:The New Social Operating System. Lee Rainie & Barry Wellman MIT Press http://amzn.to/zXZg39 Print $14 Kindle $9 _______________________________________________________________________

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a birthday for Canada's internet
by Jeremy hunsinger 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

http://www.canarie.ca/a-birthday-for-canadas-internet/ There's a blog post which links to a free book that tells part of the internet story of canada. -- jeremy hunsinger Director of Cultural Studies Assistant Professor Communication Studies Wilfrid Laurier University www.tmttlt.com () ascii ribbon campaign - against html mail /\ - against microsoft attachments http://www.stswiki.org/ sts wiki http://transdisciplinarystudies.tmttlt.com/ Transdisciplinary Studies:the book series I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. -Pablo Picasso

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two posts at university of sheffield
by Helen Kennedy 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

Two posts at the University of Sheffield, where there is a strong commitment to digital social research, which may be of interest to AOIR folk: *Chair in Sociology* The Department of Sociological Studies Closing Date: 30th November 2015 Further details: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs *Professorial Fellowship* (three year fellowship followed by full professorial appointment, subject to satisfactory performance) Faculty of Social Sciences Closing Date: 4th December 2015 Further details: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs (or https://jobs.timeshighereducation.com/job/15189/professorial-research-fello… ) Best wishes Helen -- Professor Helen Kennedy Department of Sociological Studies / Faculty of Social Sciences Elmfield, Northumberland Road Sheffield S10 2TU T: 0114 2226488 E: h.kennedy(a)sheffield.ac.uk

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