The University of California, San Diego Department of Communication announces a tenure track position in social, cultural and critical theory and practice of media production at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2009, pending budget approval. The position includes participation in our interdisciplinary undergraduate and Ph.D. programs. Qualifications: The department seeks a candidate with a Ph.D. or MFA or equivalent qualifications who can provide an imaginative blend of creative work and scholarly research in new or traditional media with a focus on documentary media or forms that challenge the distinction between fiction and non-fiction. Video, non-fiction multimedia, audio/radio, software-based practices or other media will be considered. We especially encourage candidates who work with Pan Pacific Asian or Asian American issues or topics to apply, though the position is open to candidates working on all areas and topics. Review of applications will begin on November 22, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a statement of current research and media practice, curriculum vitae, samples of creative work and of critical or scholarly writing, statement of teaching interests, sample course syllabi and names of referees and will be accepted electronically at http:// communication.ucsd.edu under the "Faculty Recruitment" link. Applicants are also invited to submit a summary of leadership efforts, especially those that contribute to diversity. Samples of creative work can be submitted in the form of a web link or on CD or DVD to Faculty Recruitment, Department of Communication (0503), University of California, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0503. Salary is based on published UC pay scales. UCSD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Applicants are invited to preview campus diversity resources and programs at http://diversity.ucsd.edu. Further inquiries should be addressed to Zeinabu Davis, Search Committee Chair, by e-mail at [log in to unmask] ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html