<nettime-ann> tenure-track position in visual culture/media study

[Sarah Kanouse <sarahk@readysubjects.org>]

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Visual Culture/Media Studies

Requires a specialization in the critical/cultural studies of digital  
arts to teach in the evolving interdisciplinary undergraduate and  
graduate programs in the College of Mass Communication and Media  
Arts. Preference given to candidates who demonstrate expertise in  
contemporary arts practices and new media art; have a background in  
photography studies; address the interdisciplinary nature of media  
culture and issues of class, race, gender and/or sexuality; and can  
contribute to the intellectual mission of the Global Media Research  
Center. The successful candidate will develop graduate and  
undergraduate courses, engage in scholarship/creative activities, and  
pursue external research funding all in the area of digital culture  
and media arts. Required teaching responsibilities will include, but  
are not limited to, courses in the history, theory, and aesthetics of  
the still image. Depending on the successful candidate's area of  
interest, electives may include studies courses in video art;  
emerging media; postmodernity and globalization in art and culture;  
political economy of digital media; and the emergence of new forms of  
narrative, performance and documentary. Ph.D. or ABD required, as  
well as an evidence of active research agenda or publishing record.   
Specialization must be demonstrated through one or more of the  
following: conference papers, dissertation topic, books, peer- 
reviewed articles or other publications under review, exhibition and/ 
or curation of creative work. ABD candidates must provide official  
evidence of completion of the earned doctorate prior to the date of  
appointment. If the candidate hired is unable to do so, this position  
will be changed to an appointment at the rank of Instructor with  
lower salary.

For more information about this job, please visit our website  
at:http://www.siu.edu/~affact/faculty.html
Deadline for Application: Review of applications will begin on  
November 30, 2007, and continue until position is filled.

Required Documentation: Send letter of application, curriculum vita,  
and the names and contact information of three references to:

Professor Sarah Kanouse, Chair, Search Committee, Visual Culture// 
Media Studies
Department of Cinema and Photography
Mail Code 6610
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1100 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale IL 62901
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives  
to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to  
increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All  
applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
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