Assistant Professor
- Employer
- University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens, Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Aug 19, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Digital Media, Other Communications
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Summary
The Department of Entertainment and Media Studies seeks applicants who take a critical, cultural, historical and/or qualitative approach to innovative study of television processes and cultures across screens. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
This position carries a 2/2 teaching load. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in specific areas of expertise, teaching responsibilities will include 1-2 theoretical, methodological and/or substantive required core courses for majors. Mentoring of graduate students, direction of theses and dissertations, and service on department, college and university committees is expected.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Details
Posting Number
F2069P
Working Title
Assistant Professor
Department
Grady-Entertain & Media Stds
About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type
External
Retirement Plan
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2025
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date
08/19/2024
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
Yes
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
FLSA
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mass Communication, or related area
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
- Evidence of specific research areas in television such as but that are not limited to post-network television scripted and/or unscripted; televisual streaming cultures and platforms; television production cultures; television viewer and viewing cultures; technologies, cultures and organization of distribution and measurement.
- Evidence of at least the beginnings of a program of significant and original scholarly research from cultural, critical, historical and/or qualitative perspectives of sufficient quantity and quality to meet the expectations of a Research I institution.
- Minimum one year of university-level experience as the instructor of record teaching classes in screen cultures in entertainment media.
- Demonstrated familiarity with the emergence, development and scholarly debates in fields of media studies and mass communication.
Is this a Position of Trust?
Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
No
Does this position require a P-Card?
No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
Yes
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Other Documents #1
- Other Documents #2
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