DASH Archives - July 2013

Assistant/Associate Professor of Media Theory
The University at Buffalo, Department of Media Study, invites 
applications for an
Assistant/Associate Professor position in Media Theory. We seek 
applications from
candidates with research strengths in critical theory and the history 
and philosophy of
media. Preferred research focus areas include media philosophy, media 
cultures, science
and technology studies, and software studies. This position is supported 
through the
Techne Institute for Arts and Emerging Technologies, a university-wide 
initiative to
support faculty work at the intersection of the arts and sciences.
Media Study offers an undergraduate BA plus graduate MA, MFA, and PhD 
programs, and
candidates will direct work at all these levels. Faculty teach two 
courses per semester,
and have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of 
specialization. The
successful candidate will also be expected to establish a robust 
research agenda, seek
appropriate external funding, and provide service to the University and 
the Department
as needed. Minimum requirements: PhD or equivalent in Media Study (or 
related field),
conferred by time of appointment.
Review of applications will begin in the fall of 2013 and continue until 
the position is filled.
We welcome candidates who enhance the diversity of the University 
through their research,
teaching, and service. To apply, submit a letter of interest, CV, 
research and peer
reviewed publication samples, and contact info for three references via 

The University at Buffalo is an AA/EO Employer; we strongly encourage 
candidates to
apply who will enhance the University community's diversity.
The Department of Media Study at the University at Buffalo is renowned 
for its pioneering
contributions to film, video and sound art practices and theory. Today, 
Media Study adds
to these existing strengths conceptual and computational media with a 
diversity very few
art departments can match. Buffalo offers a vibrant art scene with a 
high density of
museums and galleries - including the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, CEPA 
Gallery, Big Orbit,
Soundlab, Hallwalls, and Squeeky Wheel - and is easily accessible from 
New York, Boston,
Chicago, Toronto and Montreal.

-- 
Tooba Khilji
Assistant to the Chair
Dept. of Media Study
University at Buffalo
231 Center for the Arts
Buffalo, NY 14260
Ph: (716) 645-0927
Fax: (716) 645- 6979
tskhilji@buffalo.edu