Assistant Professor - Communication

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Performs teaching, research and guidance duties in area(s) of expertise. Shares responsibility for committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

The Department of Media Culture at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Communication.

We seek candidates with a strong research agenda, and teaching experience in critical media studies and contemporary practices. This can include expertise on communication and technopolitics; media and BIPOC, LGBTQI+, people with disabilities; multimedia journalism, platformization, gaming, attention economy, digital art and design, streaming culture, influencer culture.

The ideal candidate will teach courses in the Department???s core curriculum, such as communication theory, media analysis, research methods, representation and identity; offer new and innovative courses in one or more of the aforementioned areas. Preference will be given to candidates with professional media experience, creative work, and/or the ability to incorporate multimedia production into their classes.

Appointment will begin August 2025.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Communication or a related field, or M.F.A. focusing on media arts practices. Candidates should have a substantive research agenda and/or creative work, record of teaching, and commitment to curriculum development.

COMPENSATION

$75,456 - $90,375

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should send 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement (one page), 4) writing sample and/or portfolio of creative work, and 5) contact information for three professional references.

If you have inquiries about the position or difficulty uploading the documents, please send them to the following email address: [email protected].

CLOSING DATE

January 20, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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Location

College of Staten Island

About CUNY College of Staten Island

The College of Staten Island is one of the 11 senior colleges of the 25 colleges and institutions that comprise The City University of New York (CUNY). The three schools and two academic divisions of the College serve more than 13,000 students and offer a broad range of academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and in several professional areas. The College awards associate's, bachelor's, master's, certificates, professional doctorate degrees, and PhD degrees through The CUNY Graduate Center. CSI's internationally-recognized faculty passionately engages in scholarly and artistic activities, and together with a strong professional staff, provides transformational learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom for the diverse student body. The 204 acre park-like Willowbrook campus incorporates a residential component, and in 2017 the College expanded its institutional footprint and accessibility with the opening of the St. George location in the heart of Staten Island’s economic renaissance on the north shore of the Island. The College is a hub of intellectual and artistic activity, committed to its role as an anchor institution and community partner supporting economic impact and job creation in the greater Staten Island area.

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