Job Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Communication Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a one year visiting assistant professor position in the field of media and cultural studies beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will teach 3 classes in both the Fall and Spring semesters.

This position does not require that applicants have tenure-track positions elsewhere. Applicants must have their PhDs or other terminal degrees by August 18, 2025.

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Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be expected to teach three courses in the fall semester and three courses in the spring semester for the Department of Communication Arts.

Of those classes, two each semester will be drawn from CA 155 Introduction to Digital Media Production), CA 347 Race, Ethnicity, and Media, CA 351 Television Industries, CA 346 Critical Internet Studies. The third class each semester will be a topics class in media and cultural studies proposed by the candidate.

Applicants must clearly identify which of the above courses they are ready to teach, and note several options for their topics classes; CA 155 is a production course (which includes instruction in video production, web design, and podcasting), while CA 346, 347, 351, and the topics classes are critical-cultural courses, requiring appropriate training and research background from applicants. Applicants should also be prepared to supervise graduate teaching assistants in these courses.

We also expect the scholar appointed to this position to participate in the intellectual life of the department
(including attendance at the weekly Media and Cultural Studies colloquium.

The successful candidate is strongly encouraged to continue advancing their research projects, and take advantage of opportunities for mentorship.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
PhD in Communications or related field

Qualifications:

- Excellent record of scholarly achievement in media and cultural studies. Areas of focus could include media and identity, media industries, media and identity, technologies, digital production, media audiences, or research into specific cultural forms including but not limited to television, the internet, or social media.

- Excellent record of undergraduate instruction with the ability to teach media theory, history, or criticism courses.

-Ability to foster inclusive teaching and learning experiences.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 9 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $60,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

How to Apply:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

For questions on the position, contact: Lynn Malone lynn.malone@wisc.edu 608-262-2544

To apply for this position, you will need to upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae that demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names of 3 references we can contact to provide letters of recommendations. Candidates who advance to the interview stage should also be prepared to provide 1-2 sample syllabi.

Contact:

Johnathan Gray
jagray3@wisc.edu
608-263-2541
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Visiting Assistant Professor(IC031)

Department(s):

A48-COL OF LETTERS & SCIENCE/COMMUN ARTS/COMM ART

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Terminal

Job Number:

310786-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin–Madison

Work with purpose, make an impact, and grow your career. The University of Wisconsin–Madison is committed to equity, inclusion and employee well-being as we proudly work to improve the lives of people in Wisconsin and beyond. Join a world-class educational and research institution, located in one of America's best places to live and work. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. As a public land-grant university and prolific research institution, our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a long-standing commitment to conducting outreach that contributes to a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. In a survey of working Americans conducted by Forbes, UW?Madison ranked among the top 100 America’s Best Large Employers in 2022. Our location in Madison, Wisconsin, is consistently rated one of the best places to live in the United States. A variety of independent rankings place Madison among the best U.S. cities for livability, work-life balance, fitness, opportunities for women, best places to raise children, and other measures. We were also named one of the Best Universities for Commuters in 2021 ... . More than 24,000 faculty and staff work at our schools, colleges, and administrative units. Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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