Hi All, Here is the full position description at a glance (also viewable via this link): https://go.hawaii.edu/q4y -- *Assistant Professor of Communication (Digital Cultures)School of Communication and Information* Description Title: Assistant Professor (Digital Cultures) Position Number: Pending Position Number Hiring Unit: UHM College of Social Sciences – School of Communication and Information Location: Manoa Campus Date Posted: October 9, 2023 Closing Date: Continuous; applications review begins November 12, 2023, and continues until the position is filled. Applications received by November 11, 2023 will be given priority. Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 9 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Position Description: The Communication Program in the School of Communication and Information (SCI), College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (Honolulu, Hawai‘i), invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (I-3) in Digital Cultures. This is a 9- month, full-time, permanent, tenure track faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2024, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. Communication now frequently occurs in the realm of digital spaces and virtual communities, which rely upon various interactive communication technologies. A pronounced element of this is called computer-mediated communication (CMC), an area already well-established in the Communication Program’s curriculum and history. The Communication Program seeks a scholar who will enhance this focus through innovative research, quality teaching, and service. Ideal candidates will apply a sociotechnical perspective to study and educate on processes of CMC and cultural production that occur over social platforms. Areas of interest to our program include digital sovereignty, digital economies and labor, online commerce, platform subcultures, data governance, global gaming, and emerging media landscapes. The Communication Program welcomes diverse empirical methods and theoretical perspectives. The Communication Program values research that focuses on underrepresented communities and/or vulnerable populations. About the Communication Program: Our department and university have a strong commitment to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of diverse applicants. We encourage women and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Information about the Communication Program and the School of Communication & Information is available: https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/communication/ Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introduction to Communication, Digital Cultures, and a yearly capstone course; 2. Conduct research and publish scholarly, peer-reviewed research in area of expertise; 3. Seek extramural funding; 4. Advise and mentor students; 5. Provide service to the Communication Program, School, College, University, and relevant professional communities; 6. Actively participate in cross-unit activities for the benefit of the School of Communication and Information (SCI); 7. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and School Chair. Minimum Qualifications: 1. PhD in Communication or a related field from an accredited college, university or foreign equivalent; 2. Evidence of successful teaching and an ability to teach a wide array of communication courses. 3. Demonstrated research abilities; 4. Evidence of publication in refereed journals; 5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, faculty, staff and/or administration. Desirable Qualifications: 1. Experience with grant-based research. 2. Demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary projects. 3. Demonstrated ability to work alongside a diverse faculty and honor the Communication Program’s commitment to further an understanding of Native Hawaiian and other Oceanic cultures. To Apply: Please visit the website:https://go.hawaii.edu/q4y and click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents: 1. Cover letter; 2. Curriculum vitae; 3. Statement of teaching philosophy; 4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations); 5. Two (2) writing samples, at least one of which you are sole or first author; 6. Contact information for three references that can speak about your qualifications for this position; 7. Official academic transcript(s) (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). Additionally, please have three professional referees directly send a letter of reference to: Brandon Zakahi, School Secretary, at bdz@hawaii.edu. Application materials will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. Inquiries: Search Committee Chair, Jenifer Sunrise Winter email: jwinter@hawaii.edu EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/. Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by- case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/ Aloha, Jenifer Sunrise Winter, Ph.D. Professor of Communication, School of Communication and Information University of Hawaii at Manoa 2550 Campus Road, Crawford Hall 325, Honolulu, HI 96822 Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society Associate Editor, Telecommunications Policy Jenifer Sunrise Winter, Ph.D. Professor, School of Communication and Information, University of Hawaii at Manoa Editor, Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society 2550 Campus Road, Crawford Hall 325, Honolulu, HI 96822 ph: 808.956.3784 On Wed, Oct 11, 2023 at 11:52 AM Jenifer Sunrise Winter <jwinter@hawaii.edu> wrote:

Dear AoIR Listers,

The Communication Program in the School of Communication and Information at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is very pleased to be hiring a *tenure-track Assistant Professor in Digital Cultures*. Please see the attached PDF for details and share with any other colleagues who may be interested. Applications received by November 11, 2023 will be given priority.

Please note the application link is here: https://go.hawaii.edu/q4y About the Communication Program: https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/communication/

Aloha,

Jenifer

Jenifer Sunrise Winter, Ph.D. Professor of Communication, School of Communication and Information University of Hawaii at Manoa 2550 Campus Road, Crawford Hall 325, Honolulu, HI 96822 Editor-in-Chief, *Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society*Associate Editor, *Telecommunications Policy*