The Department of Media Studies and the Program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality at the University of Virginia seek to hire jointly a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment beginning August 25th, 2013. The successful candidate must have a PhD or be ABD with expected completion of June 2013, have evidence of innovative and effective teaching, and have excellent research promise in both media studies and gender and/or sexuality studies. For priority consideration, please submit all application materials and letters of reference by November 1st, 2012.
Desired areas of specialization within media studies may include LGBTQ studies, globalization, digital media, game culture, and social media.
To apply:
candidates must submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu), search on posting number 0610690, and electronically attach the following: a cover letter of interest that describes research agenda and teaching experience and a curriculum vitae. Also, under separate cover by e-mail please arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation that speak to research excellence to be sent to: Professor Andrea Press, Chair of Search Committee, gender_mediasearch@virginia.edu
For priority consideration please submit all application materials and letters of reference by November 1, 2012. The position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Judy McPeak,UVamediasearch@virginia.edu, 434-243-8855. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities persons are encouraged to apply.
The Department of Media Studies (http://www.mediastudies.virginia.edu)
The Program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality (http://www.wgs.virginia.edu/)
