Postdoctoral Scholar in Critical Media Studies
Postdoctoral Scholar in Critical Media Studies
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The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position in the area of Critical Media Studies with an opportunity to transition to a tenuretrack faculty position.
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences part of the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences has a strong tradition and history of interdisciplinary research and teaching at the cutting edge of critical media research and emerging areas of media and is the home of the Critical Media Studies Research Cluster. This working group brings together scholars from across ASU and various disciplines to collaborate on research teaching and activities that explore identify and question how media content and devices contribute to shaping social structures processes and relationships. The successful candidate will work under the primary mentorship of Dr. Deborah Hall who is psychology faculty in the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences and a member of the Critical Media Studies Research Cluster.
Applications are invited from individuals who are interested in conducting research and teaching within the area of psychology media studies communication or a related field. Thus preference will be given to applicants with an active or developing research record and previous teaching experience in mediarelated courses. The successful candidate for this position will also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty in the Critical Media Studies Research Cluster.
The program seeks applicants whose professional preparedness and accomplishments are informed by experiences working with and within groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate through prior actions and achievements a demonstrable commitment to the principles of Inclusive Excellence that undergird ASUs charter. Examples of such contributions are research or creative activity focused on empowering underserved populations; teaching mentorship and service that increases equitable access; and inclusion in fields where historically excluded populations are underrepresented.
The School of Social & Behavioral Sciences will implement an individualized mentorship and career development plan to ensure each fellow is well prepared to succeed in a future tenuretrack appointment. Career development and community building will also occur through programmatic support at the ASU Graduate Colleges Postdoctoral Affairs Office.
The mission of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS) aligns with the values of a metropolitan research university rooted in the belief that human behavior social institutions and culture are best understood through interdisciplinary perspectives that integrate a variety of intellectual and methodological approaches. Our dedicated team of educators scholars and staff are committed to embodying the ASU Charter in every aspect of our work. the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
At ASUs New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences we take pride in breaking down disciplinary barriers cultivating an environment where innovative research flourishes. Our faculty are not just educators; they are trailblazers in their fields consistently expanding the frontiers of knowledge. We invite you to join this dynamic community where you will lead and engage in pioneering projects that redefine academic excellence.
Our interdisciplinary approach offers you unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. By joining our faculty youre not just advancing your career; youre shaping the future of education and research in meaningful ways. Youll be empowered to innovate and address complex global challenges all while preparing the next generation of leaders. We are committed to supporting and guiding you throughout your academic journey ensuring that your contributions are impactful and transformative. For more information visit us at College is located on ASUs West Valley campus blending a liberal arts education with 21stcentury workforce preparation and a learning hub for students of all ages and backgrounds supporting the rapid growth of its surrounding 14 communities. Integrating modern amenities with the natural beauty of outdoor spaces the West Valley campus offers over 125 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across business engineering education and the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences.
About Arizona State University
Arizona State University ranked the No. 1 Most Innovative School in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for ten years in succession has forged the model for a New American University. Year after year ASU ranks at or near the top of the list in areas that matter. ASU is a comprehensive public research institution measured not by whom it excludes but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic social cultural and overall health of the communities it serves. ASU operates on the principles that learning is a personal and original journey for each student; that they thrive on experience and that the process of discovery cannot be bound by traditional academic disciplines. Through innovation and a commitment to accessibility ASU has drawn pioneering researchers to its faculty even as it expands opportunities for qualified students attracting some of the highest quality students from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. To learn more about ASU visit .
All we do at ASU is guided and inspired by the ASU Charter which reads:
ASU is a comprehensive public research university measured not by whom it excludes but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic social cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.
Successful candidates will demonstrate throughout their materials how their teaching and research will contribute to the fulfillment of this charter.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Pursue scholarly activities (writing scientific papers and grant proposals presenting at conferences)
- Contribute to scholarly activities of faculty mentor and researchers within the Critical Media Studies cluster
- Conduct data analysis and oversee data management
- Perform study coordination project management and supervision of other research staff
- Provide inperson and online undergraduate and graduate instruction in relevant field
- Teach one course each semester
- Support the ideals of inclusive excellence in the College
- Other duties as assigned
Successful candidates will be effective communicators who engage in productive scholarship and may be asked to perform duties common to academic personnel including grant writing mentoring students and participating in faculty meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in psychology media studies communication or a related field
- The candidate must be within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree
Desired Qualifications
- Higher ed teaching experience
- Evidence of scholarly achievement
- Experience teaching a multicultural population of students
- Background/interests in critical media studies media psychology or a related area
- Training and experience with quantitative research methods
- Evidence of independent scholarship and team collaboration strong interpersonal communication skills and outstanding academic writing skills
- Prior firstauthor publication experience at peerreviewed journals
- Experience in lab management and data collection management
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with students from a wide variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds including firstgeneration college students
This position is located at Arizona State Universitys West Valley campus. All postdoctoral fellowship positions are for one year. Options for an additional year of funding or a transition to a tenuretrack position may be offered depending on each fellows progress and training needs. Because of the potential for the postdoctoral fellow to transition into a tenuretrack appointment candidates applying for this fellowship must undergo an interview process that requires a research presentation a review of their teaching portfolio and individual meetings with faculty unit leadership and college administrators.
Employment Type
Full Time
