English
Assistant Professor of Media Studies/ Critical Communication
Tenure-track position, beginning in September 2008. Assistant Professor to teach Media Studies/ Critical Communications.
We seek a teacher-scholar and/or teacher-practitioner with broad training or experience in the field. Candidates should have demonstrated strength in one or, preferably, more of the following scholarly areas: new media industries and communities, media and globalization; and history/theory of the culture industry. Primary responsibility will be for critical communications courses in these fields. Other teaching will include undergraduate courses in areas such as: principles of globalization and the media; critical political economy of the media industries; children and the media; critical communication theory; digital or convergent media; media and democracy; and media pedagogies. Applications from those who combine scholarship with new media skills or with experience as media practitioners or within media industries or communities are especially welcome.
Evidence of excellence in teaching is essential; an established record of scholarly publication and/or creative work is highly desirable, but we will consider applications from candidates who can otherwise demonstrate serious scholarly or creative promise. Ph.D. or equivalent is required.
By October 15, 2007, send letter of application, vita, dossier, and scholarly or creative work sample (not originals as these cannot be returned) to: Chair, Search Committee, English Department, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452-4705. We expect to interview at the National Communication Association Conference (November 15-18 in Chicago), but may interview local (New England) candidates on campus.
Bentley University(www.bentley.edu) is a national leader in business education; the business focus is balanced by a strong commitment to the liberal arts, and to developing students' skills in critical thinking, decision-making, and communication. Offering a collegial environment on an attractive campus ten miles west of Boston, Bentley is an equal opportunity employer committed to strength through diversity, and welcomes applications from members of under-represented groups.
