Hello SIGCIS! I am writing to share an exciting job opening. The University of Virginia is seeking applications for a tenure/tenure-track professor at the assistant or associate level for a joint appointment between the Department of Media Studies and the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies. Areas of specialization include digital media infrastructures, big data, algorithmic platforms, modes of digital representation, and other such areas, particularly as they relate to issues of inequality and anti-Blackness. This position is part of a multi-year project dedicated to Race, Justice, and Equity across the university that will include ten T/TT faculty searches and thirty postdocs and fellows. For details, see: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Tenur... Best wishes from Charlottesville, Kevin Driscoll -- The University of Virginia’s Department of Media Studies and Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies invite applications for a joint appointment as an assistant or associate professor who specializes in digital media and whose research is grounded in African-American Studies. https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Tenur... We are particularly interested in candidates whose research explores digital media infrastructures, big data, algorithmic platforms, modes of digital representation, and other such areas, particularly as they relate to issues of inequality and anti-Blackness. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Media Studies, African-American Studies, or a related field, show a strong record of publication or a clear potential for such (in accordance with stage of career), and have an active research program. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, and a willingness to contribute to the scholarly life of the Departments of Media Studies and African-American and African Studies. Application review will begin December 1, 2021 and the position will remain open until filled. Questions about this position should be directed to Professor Jack Hamilton at jackhamilton@virginia.edu Questions about the application process should be directed to Nicole Robinson, Faculty Search Advisor at nr7f@virginia.edu