*Digital and Networked Cultures and Emergent Media*
*Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track *
*Media Studies Department, University of San Francisco *

*Job Summary: *The Department of Media Studies at the University of San
Francisco invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant
Professor position to begin Fall 2017. We are seeking a scholar who
specializes in Digital and Networked Cultures and Emergent Media. The
successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to situating questions
surrounding emergent technologies and digital cultures within their
historical, theoretical, and critical contexts, considering the
consequences of these technologies and intersections between cultural
identities, political economy and social/political formations. Possible
areas of expertise may include the role of race/ethnicity, class, gender
and sexualities within digital cultures; civic media; screen studies; and
transnational and diasporic social justice movements.

*Job Responsibilities: *The successful candidate will be expected to teach
three or four of the following core undergraduate classes offered by the
department: Introduction to Media Studies, Multi-Media Storytelling, Media
History, Cultural Industries, Civic Media, Media Theory & Criticism, Media
Research, as well as courses in their area of research interest that would
contribute to the overall direction of the major. The expected teaching
load for this position at USF is two 4-unit courses per semester with an
additional third course every fourth semester (2-2-2-3 over two years). In
addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the
Media Studies program and curriculum development, perform service for the
department and college, as well as maintain an active research agenda that
engages students when possible.

*Minimum Qualifications:* A PhD in media studies, communication, cultural
studies, or a closely related field is required by the start of the
appointment (no later than August 2017). A strong record of teaching at the
university level, evidence of scholarship, and an understanding of and
commitment to supporting the mission of the University of San Francisco are
required.

Applications must be submitted online at http://gnosis.usfca.edu/search.
Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing interests and
qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and
experience, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching
evaluations), a brief writing sample (no more than 20 pages), and three
letters of recommendation. Additional materials may be requested later in
the process. Questions can be addressed to [log in to unmask]
For full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 10,
2016.

*The University of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. The university does not discriminate in employment,
educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual’s
race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age
(except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status,
medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability, or
other bases prohibited by law, and will provide reasonable accommodations
to individuals with disabilities upon request. We particularly encourage
minority and women applicants for all positions. *