DIGITAL CULTURE AND INTERMEDIA ARTS POSITIONS: The Department of Cinema and Photography, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking applications for two tenure-track positions. Appointment date: August 16, 2006.

Assistant Professor Digital Culture: Qualifications: Ph.D. in Media/ Cinema/ Screen/ Cultural/ Visual Studies, Visual/Digital Culture, Art History, Critical Theory or related fields in the arts and/or humanities required by date of hire. Expertise in the aesthetic, cultural, social, political, and ideological implications of digital culture and a demonstrated understanding of how technology affects media arts practice and the contextualization of digital culture in the history and theory of the still and moving image. Responsibilities: Teach and develop courses in the aesthetics, history, theory and critical studies of digital culture and artistic practices. Engage actively in research/ creative activity. Areas of teaching and scholarly activity could include: history, theory, and critical analysis of contemporary artistic practices, formal and theoretical issues surrounding postmodernity and globalization, new media history and theory, digital reworking of genres such as storytelling and documentary, the culture and political economy of digital media.

Assistant Professor Intermedia Arts: Qualifications: Terminal degree (M.F.A. or PhD) in Intermedia, New/ Digital Media, Studio Art, Photography, Video, Film or related field required by date of hire. Expertise in the aesthetics and craft of intermedia arts practice and a deep understanding of related technologies. Responsibilities: Teach and develop courses in intermedia arts practice and the media arts. Engage actively in research/ creative activity. Areas of teaching and creative activity could include: installation and performance art that crosses various screens and lived spaces and the development of alternative technologies and methods of dissemination.

For both positions: Potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, teaching experience desirable. Potential for excellence in research/ creative activity and contributions to the intellectual/ cultural agenda of the Global Media Research Center. Potential for securing external support for research/ creative activity. Serve on and/ or direct MFA thesis and/or Ph.D. dissertation committees. Participate in professional associations and serve on Department, College, and University committees. Preference will be given to applicants who have a strong interest in addressing the interdisciplinary nature of media culture and the global economy foregrounding class, race, gender, and sexuality. Application deadline: March 1, 2006, or until filled. The Search Committees will only review hard copies of application materials received by mail.

For Digital Culture: letter of application, vita, three letters of reference, and samples of scholarly writing and/ or publications. Send to: Chair, Digital Culture Search Committee, Department of Cinema & Photography-Mail Code 6610, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1100 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901.

For Intermedia Arts: letter of application, vita, three letters of reference, and samples of creative work. Send to: Chair, Intermedia Arts Search Committee, Department of Cinema & Photography-Mail Code 6610, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1100 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901.

SIUC is committed to developing a diverse faculty and staff population. SIUC is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.