Hello SIGCIS, This is a short note to let you know about two job openings in the Dept. of Media Studies at the University of Virginia. Key dates: - November 8 is the date for priority consideration to the open topic position - December 9 is the date for priority consideration to the position specializing in media and the African American experience The two positions will remain open until filled. To be considered for both positions, candidates must submit two applications. Kevin Driscoll Assistant Professor Dept. of Media Studies University of Virginia -- African American and/or African Diaspora Experience, Assistant or Associate Professor http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80103 The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor. We welcome applicants specializing in media and the African American experience or media and African and/or African Diaspora studies, with a preference given to those in the first area. The appointment begins with the fall term of 2017, with an anticipated start date of July 25, 2017. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D or be ABD with expected completion by May; show evidence of research promise in the field of media studies; and demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective teaching. Associate professor candidates must have an outstanding publication record of innovative research in media studies and proven teaching excellence. In either case, the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D at the time of appointment. This position is part of a larger University of Virginia hiring initiative in the Global South that seeks to foster inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary teaching and research. The candidate hired will be appointed for the first two years as an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow with the Institute of Humanities and Global Cultures, an appointment that will provide one course release per year. To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA ( https://jobs.virginia.edu), search for posting number 0619561, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Also, separately by e-mail, please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research excellence be sent to: Professor Aniko Bodroghkozy, Search Committee Chair at this address: mediastudiessearch@gmail.com For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and letters of reference by December 9, 2016. The position remains open until filled. Questions regarding the application process may be sent to the Search Committee Chair: ab4vs@virginia.edu. The University will perform background checks on all new faculty hires prior to making a final offer of employment. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. -- Open Topic Media Studies, Assistant or Association Professor http://jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80106 The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu) at the University of Virginia seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with an appointment to begin July 25, 2017. The successful candidate at the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D or be ABD with expected completion by May; show evidence of research promise in the field of media studies; and demonstrate a commitment to innovative and effective teaching. Associate professor candidates must have an outstanding publication record of innovative research in media studies and proven teaching excellence. In either case, the successful candidate must hold a Ph.D at the time of appointment. The research specializations for this position are open. Candidates should be well versed in theories and methods that would complement current departmental strengths in gender, global media, technology, and policy. To apply, candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA ( https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0619564, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching experience, and a curriculum vitae. Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research excellence will be requested of candidates continuing on to the second round. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials by November 8, 2016. The position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, Chair of Search Committee, uvamdst@gmail.com/. The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.