[AISWorld] University of Michigan's John Derby Evans Professorships in Media Technology

[Lionel Robert]

John Derby Evans Professorships in Media Technology
John Derby Evans Professorships in Media Technology (Associate Professors
With Tenure). The School of Information and the Department of Communication
Studies in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

The *School of Information *and the *Department of Communication Studies*
in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of
Michigan invite applications for two tenured faculty positions at the
Associate Professor rank focusing on the social implications of digital
media. Successful candidates will be appointed to *one *of *two *endowed
John Derby Evans Professorships of Media Technology, one in each unit.
These positions together constitute a cross-disciplinary cluster hire in
the area of “digital futures.”

The mission of the School of Information is to create and share knowledge
to help people use information -- with technology -- to build a better
world. The Department of Communication Studies emphasizes the
interdisciplinary study of the mass media and digital media.

We welcome applications from scholars in the social or behavioral sciences,
computer science, or humanities traditions working on a range of topics and
employing diverse methods. We are especially interested in qualified
applicants whose research addresses important social problems,
opportunities, and questions associated with digital media. Topical areas
include computer-mediated communication, social media, mobile media, ethics
and policy, socio-technical systems, computational understandings of
digital media generation, distribution, and access, and other important and
innovative areas of research.

Job duties in both units include research activity, teaching of graduate
and/or undergraduate courses, and service to the department, school,
university, and profession. A Ph.D. in Communication, Information, or a
related field is required. The anticipated starting date for these
university-year appointments is September 1, 2017.

All applicants should send a cover letter, a vita, three representative
publications, evidence of teaching excellence, a statement of teaching
philosophy and experience, a statement of current and future research
plans, and contributions to diversity. (Letters of recommendation are not
required at this time.) All application materials must be submitted
electronically to: https://apply.interfolio.com/35945



*Qualifications*

● Ph.D. in Communication, Information, or a related area.

● A successful teaching record at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels

● Demonstrated scholarly impact

● A strong commitment to teaching, interdisciplinary research, and cultural
diversity

*Background Screening*

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates
upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party
administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks will be
performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  The University is
supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

For questions about potential fit and/or your application please contact
UM.DigitalFutures at umich.edu.

https://www.si.umich.edu/prospective-faculty/john-derby-evans-professorships-media-technology



Lionel
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New Paper: “Far but Near or Near but Far?: The Effects of Perceived
Distance on the Relationship between Geographic Dispersion and Perceived
Diversity” <http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/116792>

Lionel P. Robert Jr.
Assistant Professor of Information
School of Information
University of Michigan
4381 North Quad
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285
Phone: 734-764-5296
Fax: 734-615-3587
Email: lprobert at umich.edu
School Website: https://www.si.umich.edu/people/lionel-robert
Personal Website:https://sites.google.com/a/umich.edu/lionelrobert/