Job Description
Position TitleAssociate or Full Professor, Immersive MediaThe
Department of Media Study
( DMS ), University at Buffalo, The State University of New York invites applications for an
associate or full professor
(tenure-track) with a focus on immersive media (XR/VR/AR/MR).
We seek a forward-looking, creative researcher or scholar-artist with an international reputation, a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and an extensive record of exhibition, scholarly publication, or sponsored research, including creative work, digital scholarship, and critical making. Applicants addressing social and environmental justice concerns and/or working among marginalized communities or Indigenous peoples are especially encouraged to apply.
Tenured faculty in
DMS
have an academic-year commitment with a 2-2 teaching load (both graduate and undergraduate courses). Faculty also mentor graduate and undergraduate students and are expected to have an active research or creative program and contribute to service at the department, university, and discipline levels.
The Department of Media Study is one of the country’s leading programs in experimental and independent media and media scholarship.
DMS
is led by an award- winning, internationally-active faculty who engage an interdisciplinary range of media and methods including screen culture, immersive media, documentary, narrative and experimental film, video and sound, gaming, interactive fiction, physical computing, software studies, and media archeology.
The department offers three BA degrees in media production, critical media studies, and film studies, as well as a certificate in game studies. In addition, we have four graduate degrees: an interdisciplinary
MAH
in Film and Media Study, an MS in Media Arts and Sciences, an
MFA
in Media Production, and a PhD in Media Study.
Outstanding Benefits PackageWorking at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages
About The University at BuffaloThe University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.Minimum QualificationsTerminal degree in relevant field.Extensive professional profile and experience may be substituted for degree requirement.Scholarly and/or creative profile appropriate to rank.Preferred Qualifications
Postsecondary and/or graduate teaching and mentoring experience.Physical Demands
Salary RangeSalary Range
CompetitiveAdditional Salary InformationTypeType
Full-TimeCampusCampus
South CampusPosting AlertsSpecial Instructions SummaryApplication materials include a letter of interest, CV, names and contact information for three references, research statement, teaching statement, sample of published scholarship, and a portfolio of digital work.Applications submitted by November 1, 2023, will be given priority consideration. The position is open until filled.All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.Additional Information
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NoContact InformationContact's NameContact's Name
Alex ReidContact's PronounsContact's TitleContact's Title
Professor, Media StudyContact's EmailContact's PhoneContact's Phone
716-645-0678Posting DatesPostedPosted
09/06/2023Date to be filledDate to be filled
08/19/2024ReferencesNumber of References RequiredNumber of References Required
3Reference Cutoff DateInstructions to ApplicantBy providing the names and e-mail addresses of my references, I hereby authorize either Human Resources or the applicable hiring department to contact my references via e-mail to request a reference letter on my behalf.Supplemental Questions
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