21 October: fyi -- social media, AZ

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The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences within the New College
of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University has
embarked upon a strategic effort to build scholarly and pedagogical
expertise in social media and communication technology. As part of
this initiative we are seeking faculty from across the social science
disciplines who examine communication technology and social media in a
variety of contexts and settings. These positions represent the
initial hires devoted to this strategic effort. More information
about the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at
http://newcollege.asu.edu/sbs/.


Social Change and Communication Technology The division seeks an
associate or full professor with expertise in social change and
communication technology. The successful candidate will be able to
develop courses, teach, and conduct research that examines the role
and impact of communication technology in society. Of particular
interest are scholars who explore the impact of social media on
society, organizations, and social change and those who investigate
the societal shifts that result from new communication technologies.
Required Qualifications include: a PhD in Sociology or a
closely-related discipline; evidence of an ongoing research program
and level of publication consistent with tenured associate or full
professor rank; evidence of successful college/university teaching;
ability and willingness to teach undergraduate and graduate degree
courses within the division; and relevant administrative experience.

Application procedure: Send the following items electronically to
Jamie.Howell@asu.edu: 1) a letter of
application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three samples of
scholarly work and 4) the names and contact information for three
references (references will not be contacted without candidate
notification).



Application deadline: November 14, 2011; if not filled, every other
Monday thereafter until search is closed.


New Media and Media Campaigns The division seeks an assistant
professor with expertise in new media and media campaigns. The
successful candidate will be able to develop courses, teach, and
conduct research in the areas of new media, social media, and
communication campaigns. Of particular interest are scholars who
explore the use of social media in public campaigns and social
movements including but not limited to health campaigns, political
resistance, and civil discourse. Required Qualifications include: a
PhD in communication or a related discipline by August, 2012; evidence
of an ongoing research program and level of publication consistent
with experience; evidence of successful college/university teaching;
ability to teach undergraduate and graduate communication degree
courses.

Application procedure: Send the following items electronically to
Jamie.Howell@asu.edu: 1) a letter of
application, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three samples of
scholarly work and 4) the names and contact information for three
references (references will not be contacted without candidate
notification).



Application deadline: November 14, 2011








Division Statement/Gen Info

Members of our division are committed to excellence in teaching and
research and SBS is proud of the accomplishments of our faculty,
students, and graduates. We are a research-oriented division where our
priority is the discovery of new knowledge and understandings about
human behavior, social issues and cultural processes; the application
of that knowledge to the betterment of physical, mental, and social
health; and the transmission of that knowledge to our students and the
community of Arizona. Students have the opportunity to participate in
faculty-student collaborative research projects, explore
cross-cultural and global perspectives in their courses, access the
latest computer technology for projects and assignments, and apply
what they have learned in a variety of community-based internship
sites across the Phoenix metropolitan area.


All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful outcome
(as determined by the university) of the pre-employment screening
activities, including a criminal history check (or a fingerprint
check), under Arizona Board of Regents policy 6-709.



Arizona State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASU's
complete non-discrimination statement may be found at:
https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

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