Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Global Media Technologies and Regulation
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Global Media Technologies and Regulation
College/School/Unit: Moody College of Communication
Department: School of Journalism and Media
Posted: Jul 11, 2023
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty member to begin in Fall 2024. The School is part of the top-ranked Moody College of Communication, which includes programs in Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Studies, Radio-Television-Film, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The School, which offers B.J., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, is housed in the G.B. Dealey Center for New Media.
This faculty position will focus on emerging media and Internet technologies, including their operations, impact and regulation. A global perspective is expected, especially expertise with Latin American media systems, audiences and policies. Emerging media include but are not limited to social media, AI, augmented and virtual reality, streaming media forms and encrypted systems. Candidates would also have the opportunity to join the vibrant research center and institute culture in Moody College.
School of Journalism and Media: https://journalism.utexas.edu/
Moody College of Communication: http://moody.utexas.edu/
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. at the time of the appointment. Applicants should have a promising or established program of research and publication, a commitment to teaching excellence, and interest in mentoring graduate students and undertaking collaborative research. We will consider a range of disciplinary, theoretical and methodological expertise.
Preferred applicants will have research and teaching interests in global regulation around emerging media technologies, and implications for privacy, free speech, copyright, and other social, regulatory, and ethical issues. Expertise in research topics such Internet regulation, data and data rights, algorithmic regulation, open data, security implications, and how new media intersect political systems would be welcome. Some methodological pluralism is expected, and applicants with qualitative, quantitative and computational expertise are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statements on teaching and research (each statement no more than 500 words) and the names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists.
Screening of applicants will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made via Interfolio's ByCommittee solution. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807.
Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Sharon Strover at Sharon.strover@austin.utexas.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/119123
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