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Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York University
 
 
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track
 
Media Policy/Activism
 
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2012.
 
We are seeking a scholar of media policy and/or media activism. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship and encourages applications from a broad range of theoretical and methodological approaches.
 
The Department of Media, Culture, and Communication is home to 28 full-time faculty and serves approximately 750 undergraduate majors, 120 MA students, and 35 PhD students.  NYU’s dynamic Global Network University includes NYU Abu Dhabi and international programs and academic centers around the world.  The department is active in the NYU Global Network University, with a particular emphasis on sites in Paris, Prague, Buenos Aires, and Shanghai. NYU Steinhardt faculty may be afforded the opportunity to work at these global study and research sites.  For more information see:  http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/mcc/
 
Qualifications:  Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. and an active agenda of research, publication, and teaching. 
 
Responsibilities:  Responsibilities will include maintaining an active agenda of research and publication; undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising; and department and university service.
 
NYU is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.
 
Applications:  Please apply online with a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references, and a brief sample of work to:
 
www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=50985
 
Further information about the position can be obtained from Rodney Benson, Search Chair:  [log in to unmask]
 
 
 
Correspondence should be addressed to:
Rodney Benson
Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Department of Media, Culture, and Communication
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
New York University
239 Greene Street, 7th floor
New York, NY 10003

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2011.
 
New York University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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