Pardon the cross posting.... http://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/937 The College of Communication at DePaul is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Digital Communication and Media Arts to begin Fall 2017. Candidates should have an interdisciplinary focus that can encompass multiple topics in digital communication and technology. Teaching and research expertise should complement one or more of our existing emphases in the Digital Communication and Media Arts program. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach both theory and hands-on skills in a range of graduate and advanced undergraduate courses in digital communication as it pertains to a variety of media contexts, including advertising, journalism, public relations, cultural studies, critical studies, ethics, identity and representation, and the construction of culture. Candidates should have an active research agenda in specific areas of digital communication, including (but not limited to) computer-mediated communication, multimedia, digital storytelling, open source, data mining and data visualization, digital communication laws and ethics, and/or critical studies of digital technology. Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization as well as courses contributing to common core in Digital Communication and Media Arts. Nominal teaching load is two courses per academic quarter (Autumn, Winter, Spring). Engage in a program of scholarship resulting in peer-reviewed publication or creative activity. Participate in service to program, college, and university. Minimum Qualifications: A doctorate in digital communication or a closely related field is required at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by July 1, 2017; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level; an active record of scholarship or creative activity related to the candidate’s area of specialty. Required Application Documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Evidence of Research Names and contact information for three references Evidence of teaching effectiveness including syllabi, teaching philosophy and teaching evaluations Review of applications will begin October 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic university and the largest private university in Chicago, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse, and urban university provides a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and research. The College of Communication has 50 full-time faculty serving approximately 1,650 undergraduate majors and approximately 180 graduate students. Statement: As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws. Required Qualifications http://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/937 -- Paul Booth, PhD www.mcsdepaul.com/paul-booth.html Associate Professor of Media and Cinema Studies/Communication Technology College of Communication DePaul University 14 E. Jackson Chicago, IL 60604 *Email Disclaimer: This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for use by the addressee. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or copying of this message and any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and delete the message. Any views or opinions presented in this e-mail may solely be the views of the author and cannot be relied upon as being those of DePaul University.