Please distribute to other lists that may have interested parties - and if anyone has questions about UVA or their MDST Program, I'm happy to entertain whatever I'm qualified to answer. http://as400.hrs.virginia.edu/cgi-bin/db2www/jobs/facdet06.mac/details?posnb... The Media Studies Program at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure track assistant or tenured associate professor beginning fall 2007. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., significant teaching experience with undergraduate students, and an excellent research promise in the interdisciplinary field of media studies. For tenured appointment, candidates must show exceptional scholarly record in media studies. Areas of academic specialization are open, but the Program is particularly interested in candidates with innovative scholarship in the following possible areas: media in a global context; race, ethnicity, and/or sexuality and media; media policy; political economy of media industries; intellectual property and/or media law; critical studies in journalism. Desirable start date for the position is August 25, 2007. Inquiries can be directed to: judym@virginia.edu. Review of applications begins October 24, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, full CV, and names of at least three references to: Andrea Press, Chair, Search Committee University of Virginia Media Studies Program 401 New Cabell Hall PO Box 400866 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4866 The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. A demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in pedagogy and scholarship is integral to the vision of the Media Studies Program. Therefore the search committee particularly welcomes applications from women, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups. -- lauren m. squires lx: http://polyglotconspiracy.net cmc: http://sociocmc.blogspot.com