The Department of Communication Arts at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison is soliciting applications for a visiting assistant
professor in Media and Cultural Studies for the 2007-08 academic year.
The visiting faculty member will be responsible for teaching two
undergraduate classes, CA250, Survey of Radio-TV-Film as Mass Media and
CA 451, Television Criticism. Media and Cultural Studies is one of four
departmental areas of concentration, emphasizing the study of electronic
media with respect to such issues as race, class, ethnicity, nation,
globalization, gender, sexuality, and new media. The program embraces a
range of critical/cultural methodologies and approaches, including
historical, textual, institutional, and audience studies. We encourage
applicants with research and teaching interests in any of these areas.
PhD is strongly preferred, but candidates who are ABD will be
considered. Deadline to ensure consideration is April 16, but
applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Individuals interested in applying should submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, writing sample, and one letter of recommendation to
Professor Vance Kepley, Chair, Department of Communication Arts,
University of Wisconsin-Madison, 6110 Vilas Hall, 821 University
Avenue, Madison, WI 53706-1497. Address inquiries via e-mail to
[log in to unmask] The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through
diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Unless
confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the
applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed
confidentiality.
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