Position Announcements
University of Memphis
The Department of Communication at The University of Memphis seeks to hire a one-year appointment at the assistant professor level in Electronic Media. PhD desired, but candidates with a MA will also be considered, especially those who have experience working in the broadcast industry. Teaching responsibilities include some combination of three courses per semester in traditional and/or new media studies, such as history of electronic media, computer mediated communication, audio production, and broadcast management.
For more details about the Department, College, and University, see the Department's web page. Send letter of application, vita, evidence of teaching excellence, sample of research, and contact information for a least three references to Dr. Michael Leff, Department of Communication, 143 Theatre-Communication Building, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152-3150, Attn. Electronic Media Position. Review of applications will begin April 25th and may continue until the position is filled.
The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
University of Hartford
The School of Communication and the Multimedia Web Design and Development (MWD2) program are seeking applications for a joint tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, to begin August 2008. The primary assignment will be in the School of Communication.
The School of Communication is committed to an education based in the liberal arts and, offers coursework in human communication, media and journalism and advertising and public relations. It is home to the largest undergraduate major at the University, has award-winning students and faculty, and has audio, video, and multimedia production facilities at its disposal. For more information, visit http://www.hartford.edu/ and the School of Communication website http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/cmm/
The MWD2 program is an interdisciplinary major within University College division with many of its required courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Hartford Art School, the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, and the Business School. It is a liberal arts major leading to a BA degree that brings together Internet technology with social, business, educational and governmental institutions. MWD2 graduates not only have the technical skills in a wide range of Internet technology, they also are skilled in understanding the human interactive component of technology use. For further information about the MWD2 please visit our website at: http://www.mwd.hartford.edu/.
Expertise and Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate (ABD will be considered) in a field that addresses the theoretical and applied issues in communication and information technology. Expertise in Multimedia Production, Multimedia Communication, Web Advertising, On-line Journalism, Computer-mediated Communication, and Information Technology; prior teaching experience; evidence of scholarly activities; and/or business experience are desirable.
The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Internet software used for multimedia Web design and development. The key applications include Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, or other graphics packages. Proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, and ActionScript, as well as proficiency in using PHP, ASP.NET, Ajax, and C# or other server-side languages, desired. Knowledge of video streaming technologies including Flash Media Server 3, QuickTime Streaming Server, or other similar Web-based video delivery systems is important. Experience with video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects or similar applications is highly desirable. Flash game development a plus.
Responsibilities: Faculty members teach three courses per semester (half of the courses will be in the School of Communication and half in MWD2), engage in scholarly activities, and participate in Departmental, School and University service. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate evidence/potential for superior teaching.
Scholarship and professional development activities culminating in publications, convention papers, and other refereed outlets are required.
Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
Professor John S. Gray, Chair
Multimedia Web Design and Development
Dana Hall Room 310
University of Hartford,
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Specific inquiries may be addressed to: search@mwd.hartford.edu. Applications may be submitted either electronically (preferred) or in paper format. If using electronic submittal, please format as Microsoft Word (.doc), Text (.txt), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) documents. Review of applications will begin April 21st and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V