Assistant Professor of Communication/Media Ethics & Law

Assistant Professor of Communication/Media Ethics & Law

 

The Department of Communication at Denison University invites applications for a full time,

tenure track assistant professor to teach in media studies with an emphasis on ethics, law and

policy around media institutions and practices. An ideal candidate's teaching and research will

demonstrate awareness of media technologies (including but not limited to digital media) with a

critical approach to examining ethical, political, and governmental influences on power and

justice in the mediated realm. Intersections of the above with race, gender, sexuality, disability

and/or class are particularly desirable. Qualified candidates should demonstrate experience

teaching media studies from a critical cultural perspective. Candidates are required to have a

Ph.D. by start date preferably in Communication. (ABD will be considered as Instructor until

Ph.D. is attained.) Prior teaching experience in Media Studies is ideal.

 

An ideal candidate’s background should demonstrate their ability to offer a range of courses

which may include Media Ethics, Ethics and Society, Media Theory, Freedom of Speech, Media

Structures, Communication Law, The Trouble with Normal, Racialized Perspectives of Media,

Mediating Gender and Sexuality as well as courses in their specific area of expertise. (Interested

applicants who desire to learn more about the department's curriculum are encouraged to visit

https://denison.edu/academics/communication/courses.)

 

We will prioritize candidates who evidence a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring

students and who demonstrate prior experience in teaching media-related courses. Successful

candidates will demonstrate an understanding of communication as constitutive and thus be

expected to contribute to the teaching of the core courses in the department, Theorizing

Communication and Research in Communication. We also value candidates who demonstrate

interest in contributing to the Journalism major and other interdisciplinary programs such as

International Studies, Black Studies, and Women and Gender Studies. The teaching load is five

courses of approximately 24 students each per year. The teaching load is five courses of

approximately 24 students each per year. Tenure track faculty members are expected to maintain a scholarly/research program that leads to peer reviewed results. In addition, they are expected to do service at the departmental and college level. The appointment begins
August 2023.

 

Applicants must submit their application materials online at http://apply.interfolio.com/107505.

Please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a

teaching philosophy, 2 syllabi, and student evaluations from 2 courses), a writing sample, and

contact information (including an email address) for three references. The cover letter, in

addition to addressing interests in and qualifications for the position, should explicitly discuss

how the applicant’s teaching fits within a liberal arts environment as well as their potential to

foster and support diversity within Denison’s college community. Additional materials may be

requested later.

 

Applications received by September 2, 2022 are guaranteed full consideration. Position open

until filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Laura Russell, Search Committee Chair, at

russelll@denison.edu.

 

Denison is an increasingly diverse, highly selective, residential liberal arts college

enrolling approximately 2,300 students from across the nation and around the world. The college

is located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, which

hosts a wide range of cultural and artistic opportunities. Granville offers an excellent public

school system and easy access to outdoor activities. Denison is committed to attracting and

supporting an academically and culturally diverse faculty and is committed to providing a work

and learning environment free from discrimination. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts

college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds,

experiences, and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all

persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin,

race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and

resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity

and antiracism (IDEA) at https://denison.edu/campus/denison-forward.

 

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application (should demonstrate understanding of and commitment to

the liberal arts)

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (teaching philosophy, 2 syllabi, student evaluations from

2 courses)

4. Writing Sample

5. List of 3 Professional References and Contact Information