Please distribute freely. Apologies for x-listing. Best Wishes - Cassandra Van Buren ************************ Converging Media The Department of Communication at the University of Utah seeks qualified applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position with emphasis in converging media, effective July 1, 2006. The qualified applicant will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD in mass communication or closely related field and be able to demonstrate potential excellence in teaching, research and/or creative scholarship with an integrated view of the following areas: new media theory, criticism, and design (as related to film, television, animation, web design, interactive media and scriptwriting, mobile technologies, and videogames); and new communication technology law and policy, history, or political economy. The qualified candidate will be able to teach theoretical and design courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels emphasizing the social, cultural, historical, and creative aspects of converging media. Direction of graduate students is required. Candidates must be fluent in the Adobe and Macromedia suites in communication contexts. The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is committed to diversity, celebrates a complex of interests, and pursues a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. Strong candidates will be interested in and able to make connections to our scholarly community. Review of applications begins September 30, 2005, and continues until the position is filled. Applicants must submit an application letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly and/or creative activity, graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Professor Robert Avery, Chair Search Committee, 255 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0491. The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. ************************ THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, DEPARMENT OF COMMUNICATION invites applications for two faculty positions. Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication & Diversity The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor of communication effective July 1, 2006. Strong candidates will have a background in media studies as it relates to cultural, racial, and/or ethnic diversity or strong expertise in: diversity or minority issues in mass communication; cultural, racial, or ethnic issues in the media; critical media approaches; media effects; journalism; or integrated communication. Highly qualified applicants will have a completed or nearly completed Ph.D. in mass communication, or a closely related discipline or a recognized research or creative scholarship agenda; appropriate professional experience; a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence; and the promise or early evidence of a productive research or creative scholarship program. Highly qualified candidates will be able to teach a variety of skills and concept courses. Academic rank contingent upon qualifications. Assistant Professor in Journalism/Mass Communication The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in journalism/mass communication effective July 1, 2006. The Department is particularly interested in candidates with a background in international or global mass communication. Strong candidates will have professional experience in journalism; a completed, or nearly completed, Ph.D. in mass communication or a closely related discipline; a record of or demonstrated potential for teaching excellence; and the promise or early evidence of a productive research program in any of the following areas: print journalism, international mass communication; the role of the mass media in society, the media's impact on society, or methodological questions and their relationship to society. Highly qualified candidates will be able to teach reporting, writing, and editing; graduate and undergraduate courses in their own areas of expertise; or other areas consistent with the department's needs. The successful candidate also will be able to establish and build relationships with local media professionals. The University of Utah recognizes that a diverse faculty benefits and enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, the Department of Communication is committed to removing barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enrich our campus diversity; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success while they are here. The presence and success of these faculty members enhances the educational experience of everyone. The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is committed to diversity, celebrates a complex of interests, and pursues a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary projects. Strong candidates will be interested in and able to make connections to our scholarly community. Review of both positions applications begins September 30, 2005 and continues until the positions are filled. Applicants must submit an application letter, vita, three letters of recommendation, samples of scholarly and/or creative activity, and evidence of teaching excellence to: Professor Glen Feighery, Chair, Search Committee, 255 S. Central Campus Drive, Room 2400, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0491. The University of Utah is fully committed to policies of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and vigorously pursues affirmative action in all programs, activities, and employment with regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, and status as a person with a disability. Religion, sexual orientation, and status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era also are protected under nondiscrimination and equal opportunity employment policies. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. ..^..^..^..^..^..^..^..^..^..^..^..^.. Cassandra Van Buren, Ph.D. Department of Communication University of Utah 255 S. Central Campus Drive LNCO 2400 Salt Lake City UT 84112 USA 801.581.7268 voice cvb at utah.edu www.utah.edu/newmedia