15 September: fyi -- media, Utah
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The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites
applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant
professor, beginning July 1, 2010. As a truly integrated academic
unit, the department seeks applicants with a strong new media
background who can further develop the vibrant area of new media
studies while contributing to the intersections of new media and
other core and emergent areas of emphasis within the
department. Specifically, strong candidates will have teaching and
research expertise at the intersection of new media and one or more
of the following areas: strategic communication, convergence
journalism, environmental communication, health communication,
and/or organizational communication. Successful applicants will
demonstrate the capacity to contribute to the graduate and
undergraduate programs in both new media studies and the area(s) of
intersection as claimed and teach courses that are theoretical and
issue oriented as well as those that emphasize practical
application.
Highly qualified applicants will have attained (or nearly so) a
Ph.D. in communication or a closely related discipline or
interdisciplinary program and they will demonstrate appropriate
technical knowledge; a record of or demonstrated potential for
teaching excellence; and the promise or clear evidence of a productive
research or creative scholarship program.
The Department of Communication is an intellectual community that is
committed to diversity, features a broad array of interests, and
pursues a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary
projects. The University of Utah features a collegial academic
environment, contributes to a culturally rich metropolitan area, and
enjoys an extraordinarily beautiful natural setting.
Review of applications begins November 15, 2009 and continues until
the position is filled. Applicants must submit an application letter,
vita, three letters of recommendation-solicited and confidential,
samples of scholarly and/or creative activity, a complete graduate
transcript, and evidence of teaching excellence to:
Professor Tim Larson, Search Committee Chair, Department of
Communication, 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 Department of Communication is active in 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
department has a broad-based commitment to social justice and
community engagement. The University of Utah values candidates who
have experience working in settings with students from diverse
backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to
higher education for historically underrepresented students. The
University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and
provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of
applicants and employees.
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Joy Pierce, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Utah
Department of Communication
255 S. Central Campus Dr., Rm 2400
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
joy.pierce@utah.edu
801-585-1422
801-585-6255 (fax)
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