My department at Georgia Tech has two positions open this year that may interest WCG readers, one in film and media studies and one in digital media theory and practice. Click through for the full descriptions and application instructions.

Budget permitting, the School of Literature, Communication, and Culture at the Georgia Institute of Technology will make two tenure-track assistant professor appointments.

1) Film and Media Studies with an emphasis on the intersection of traditional and digital media. Preference for an established research trajectory and teaching experience that could include film history, film theory, media studies, and digital technology with possible additional interests in television and cross-cultural issues.

2) Digital Media Theory and Practice. Requires evidence of sophisticated digital practice and theoretical insight in one or more of the following areas: interactive cinema or documentary, enhanced television, immersive environments, multi-user environments, games as social networks, procedural art, electronic literature, or information architecture. Both positions offer the opportunity for graduate and undergraduate teaching. Normal teaching load is 2/2. Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree required for both positions.

Candidates are asked to send a C.V. and a letter stating research interests and pedagogical approach. Applicants for the Digital Media Theory and Practice position should also send a pointer to an on-line portfolio. All applications should be sent to Prof. Kenneth Knoespel, Chair, LCC, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0165. We will begin considering applications on November 15. The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.