Assistant Professor, Media, Culture, and Communication
New York University
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University seeks a beginning assistant professor (tenure track) who specializes in contemporary media, identity formation, and social activism in African-American and/or other African Diaspora communities. Candidates should submit dissertations, book manuscripts, publications, and other samples of scholarly writing. They should also be able to demonstrate capacity for excellence in teaching through student evaluations, teaching observations, or similar materials.
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication is home to 30 full-time faculty and serves approximately 750 undergraduate majors, 90 MA students, and 40 PhD students. NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and international programs and academic centers around the world.
NYU is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by September 1, 2015, and an active agenda of research, publication, and teaching.
Responsibilities: Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, conduct research, and engage in program, department, school-level, and university service.
Applications: Please apply via e-mail with a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references, and a significant sample of work to: mccnyusearch@gmail.com
Applications may be addressed to:
Professor Ben Kafka
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York University
239 Greene St, 8th floor
New York NY 10003
Further information about the position can be obtained from Lisa Gitelman, Department Chair: gitelman[at]nyu{dot}edu.
Review of applications will begin on October 31st, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.