2019-2020 Lecturer in Media Studies, University of Texas at Austin

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Mary Beltrán
Associate Professor and Media Studies Area Head, Radio-Television-Film
Director, Latino Media Arts & Studies, Moody College of Communication
Affiliate, Mexican American & Latina/o Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies
The University of Texas at Austin


2019-20 Non-Tenure Track Lecturer in Media Studies
Department of Radio-Television-Film - Moody College of Communication - The University of Texas at Austin

Location: Austin, TX
Open: Feb 27, 2019 · Close: When filled

Posted on Interfolio at https://facultyjobs.utexas.edu/position/44294.

The Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for a Lecturer in Media Studies with expertise in one or more of the following areas: global/international cinemas and/or media; digital and interactive media; media history, theory, and criticism; identity and representation studies. Ph.D. in Media Studies or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required. This is a one-year assignment for the 2019-2020 academic year, from 9/1/2019 through 5/31/2020. Teaching begins with the start of classes in August. University benefits are provided with the position from 9/1/2019 through 8/31/2020.

This position comes with a 3/3 teaching load. Course needs include a range of upper-division undergraduate courses that will be chosen based in part on the Lecturer’s areas of expertise. Courses can cover film, television, and/or digital media.

Department of Radio Television Film: https://rtf.utexas.edu/

Moody College of Communication: http://moody.utexas.edu/

About the Department: The Department of Radio-Television-Film offers a broad range of courses in media studies, production, and screenwriting leading to the B.S., M.A., M.F.A, and Ph.D. degrees. RTF is one of few departments or schools in the country that is consistently ranked as a top ten program in both media studies as well as production and screenwriting. RTF also has the benefit of innovative collaborations across the Moody College of Communication, one of the largest, most comprehensive communication colleges in the country.

Qualifications

Expertise in global/international cinemas or media, digital and interactive media, media history, theory, and criticism; and/or identity and representation studies. Ph.D. in Media Studies or closely related field by the time of appointment is required. A strong record of teaching at the university level is preferred.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and a teaching statement. Applications must be made via Interfolio’s ByCommittee solution. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email [email protected] or call (877) 997-8807.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Proof of conferred degree and a background check will be conducted at the time of hire. Questions can be directed to Dr. Mary Beltran at [email protected].

The Moody College of Communication is committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these objectives. The University of Texas at Austin is a tobacco-free campus; for more information visit http://www.utexas.edu/tobaccofree/.

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