I have recently posted the table of contents for the
latest issue of Stand (new series, volume 7(4). It can
be found at www.standmagazine.org -- click on the
cover, or go to "archives."

Also, Virginia Commonwealth University is looking for
a cluster of interdisciplinary faculty in cultural and
media studies. The announcement is below. Please feel
free to forward if you know any folks who might be
interested.
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Initiative in Cultural and Media Studies

The College of Humanities and Sciences of Virginia
Commonwealth University announces a hiring initiative
in Cultural and Media Studies.

We seek a group of dynamic scholars whose work would
contribute significantly to the interdisciplinary
climate of the College of Humanities and Sciences.
Currently, the College of Humanities and Sciences
hosts a number of innovative programs such as an
interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Media, Art, and Text, a
Science, Technology, and Society [STS] program,
established programs in American Studies and British
Studies, a PhD in Public Policy and Administration,
and a growing program in global cinema.

We seek applicants and nominations of scholars with
competence in research areas that would complement and
extend our presence in areas such as Cultural Studies,
Media Studies, Women’s Studies, and Science,
Technology, and Society. While we encourage
applications from a wide range of interests and
disciplines, we particularly seek scholars whose
research and teaching interests fall within the
following areas:

• Cultural Studies –with a focus on literary and
popular culture
• Film Studies
• Multimedia Studies, Transpositions of Old and New
Media
• Policy and Political Communication
• Sexuality, the body, and identity
• Media and Gender
• Social and Cultural Understanding of Health and
Illness

Ideal candidates will possess an earned doctorate in a
relevant discipline(s) and will be appointed in an
appropriate academic unit. Rank and salary will be
determined by qualifications. Areas of research and
teaching specializations are open. We seek scholars
able to teach graduate and advanced undergraduate
courses, as well as introductory courses (e.g.
Introduction to Cultural Studies, Introduction to
Media Studies, Introduction to Film Studies,
Introduction to Women’s Studies) or courses within
established disciplines.  Desirable candidates will
have a theoretically motivated research agenda coupled
with a secondary expertise or teaching interest in a
humanities unit.

Applications, preferably emailed, should include a
current cv, copies of relevant publications, and a
list of at least three references. Letters of
application should specifically address why the
candidate seeks to work in an innovative,
interdisciplinary environment, and the ways in which
the candidate envisages working with and furthering
the goals of the initiative. 

Consideration of application materials begins
immediately and will continue until filled. Virginia
Commonwealth University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women,
minorities, and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Positions contingent upon
funding.

Send inquires, applications, and nominations to: 
Dr. Catherine Ingrassia, Chair, CMS Search Committee
Office of the Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
Box 842019
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA 23284-2019
Email: [log in to unmask]
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David Latane
http://www.standmagazine.org (Stand Magazine, Leeds)