University of Washington Tacoma
Full-Time Lecturer (3-Year Renewable)
Media Studies
The Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (IAS) program at the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in the area of Media Studies. This position is a 3-year renewable appointment, and begins on September 16, 2013. The position requires a Masters degree or higher in Communication, Media Studies or related field at the time of appointment and experience teaching at the university/college level. The successful candidate will build on the critical and cultural studies framework in which the major is situated and teach foundational courses that integrate theory and research methods, such as Gender, Ethnicity, Class & the Media and Critical Approaches to Mass Communication, and contribute to other areas of study as appropriate. An expertise and interest in developing an Environmental Communication curriculum is also a plus. We are prepared to offer highly competitive salary and benefits.
The successful candidate will become an integral member of a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty and staff committed to excellence and innovation in teaching. S/he will be a member of the faculty of the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program, and will work closely with the faculty in Communication while also supporting other interdisciplinary majors and concentrations at UWT such as American Studies, Arts, Media, and Culture; Environmental Studies, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics; and Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies. Classes are taught in state-of-the-art facilities and are small to encourage strong student-faculty interactions.
We welcome applicants representing diverse perspectives and approaches. One of three University of Washington campuses, UW Tacoma, www.tacoma.uw.edu is an urban-serving university located in new and historic facilities in downtown Tacoma and serves students of a wide range of ages and backgrounds in the South Puget Sound region.
To apply, please submit: 1) letter delineating your interests, qualifications, and teaching experience 2) curriculum vitae, including a list of courses taught, 3) statement of your teaching philosophy, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness [course evaluations and/or a video teaching demonstration], and 5) three letters of reference. Submit all application materials through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2519. Application materials, including letters of recommendation, received via email will not be considered. Screening of applicants will begin February 22, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, e-mail Bill Kunz, search chair, at bkunz@uw.edu.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, racial/ethnic minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. UW Faculty engage in teaching, research and service.
