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University of Michigan Program in American Culture -
Assistant Professor, Digital Environments Location: Michigan, United States Institution Type: College/University Position Type: Assistant Professor Submitted: Thursday, August 20th, 2009
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DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS. As part of a cluster hire that involves similar hires in the Departments of English and Communication Studies, and the School of Information, the Program in American Culture (AC) at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track university-year assistant professorship in “Digital Environments” beginning September 1, 2010. Scholars examining all aspects of digital media are encouraged to apply. AC is interested in how new technologies and information cultures intersect with questions of migration, immigration, class, community, identity, political democracy, social networking, race, gender, projections of American power, and/or citizenship. Ph.D. required prior to employment. Candidates should send a letter of application and a placement dossier consisting of a curriculum vitae, writing sample, and at least three letters of recommendation in addition to a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching excellence, and a statement of current and future research plans. Applications should be addressed to Chair, Digital Environments Search Committee, c/o Mary Freiman, Program in American Culture, 505 S. State Street, 3727 Haven Hall, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045. Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2009 with plans to conduct interviews at the American Studies Association annual meeting in November 2009. Women and minority applicants are especially encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. |
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Contact Info: Applications should be addressed to: Chair, Digital Environments Search Committee c/o Mary Freiman UMich Program in American Culture 505 S. State Street 3727 Haven Hall Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045. Website: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ac |
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