The University of Texas at Dallas

Assistant Professor in Arts and Technology: Emerging Media

The School of Arts and Humanities at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Arts and Technology (ATEC), with a focus on Emerging Media. We invite applications from scholars and artists working in such areas as: the Internet and emerging digital communication networks; social networks; social software; online / synthetic worlds. Knowledge of production practices in multiple media as it applies to the Internet media and extensive experience with web 2.0 technologies, Internet video and audio, social media and user generated content strategies is desirable. Ph.D. or M.F.A. in appropriate field required.  Appointment will begin September 1, 2007.  The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to research, publishing, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and participation in interdisciplinary education and research projects.

UTD is a dynamic, growing research institution with a diverse student body and a strong research faculty.  Salary competitive.  Review of applications begins March 22, 2007.  Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of course syllabi if available, three letters of recommendation and a link to web sample of work to: Academic Search 1051, The University of Texas at Dallas, Mail Station AD 42, P.O. Box 830688, Richardson, TX 75083-0688.

For more information on the School, see http://ah.utdallas.edu/ .  For information about ATEC, see http://iiae.utdallas.edu/   For more information on the Emerging Media area, see emac.utdallas.edu and utd.edu/worlds. UTD is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its faculty.