The School of Literature, Communication, and Culture at the Georgia
Institute of Technology is currently seeking applicants for two tenure-track
positions that may be of interest to the Design Research / Design Studies
community. *


Position 1: Digital Media*
The School of Literature, Communication and Culture of the Georgia Institute
of Technology seeks applications from digital media specialists with a Ph.D.
(field open) to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor
level.

The candidate should have an established program of research in digital
media, which connects the humanities, design, and computation. Possible
areas of expertise include but are not limited to: interactive narrative,
electronic literature, game studies, information design,
interaction/experience design, digital communication, the digital moving
image, digital art, social media, and related fields. The specific area of
practice is less important than a commitment to understanding and exploring
digital media as a tool for expression, communication, and social change.

The candidate's research should demonstrate success in or strong potential
for sponsorship from government agencies, foundations, or corporate donors.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to the integration
of theory and practice.  Preference will be given to candidates with
interests that cross multiple fields, particularly blends of computing and
liberal arts disciplines.

The candidate should be prepared to teach and advise across the standard
curriculum of the school's BS in Computational Media and MS/PhD in Digital
Media, including introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in the
theory, history, creation, and use of computational media, design, and
theory.

The School of Literature, Communication, and Culture supports several
undergraduate and graduate degrees, offers a growing program in
computational media and digital media, and provides a core of humanities
studies for the Institute. New hires should be ready to engage in dialogue
with faculty members from the different fields in LCC, and will have the
opportunity to participate in LCC's drama, film, poetry, and science fiction
initiatives. For additional information on the School, consult our web site
at: http://lcc.gatech.edu.

In addition to a letter of application, kindly submit sample syllabi, cv and
portfolio, and the names of three references. Email materials to
[log in to unmask]; or address correspondence to Jocelyn Thomas,
Assistant to the Chair, School of Literature, Communication, and Culture,
Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0165. We shall begin
reviewing completed applications on December 1. The Georgia Institute of
Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. LCC is
especially interested in considering applications from women and minority
candidates.


*Position 2: Cultural Studies of Science and Technology*

The School of Literature, Communication and Culture of the Georgia Institute
of Technology seeks applications from specialists in the cultural studies of
science and technology with a Ph.D. in an appropriate area or with
equivalent experience to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant
Professor level. Candidates should have an established program of research
that connects science, technology, and the humanities. Possible areas of
expertise include but are not limited to: biomedia/biomedicine; cognitive
studies; globalization; and science, technology, and literary studies.
Applicants with strong expertise in the study of narrative across genres and
media are especially encouraged to apply.

The School of Literature, Communication and Culture is a unit of the Ivan
Allen College, Georgia Tech's liberal arts college. The department offers
two undergraduate degrees: a B.S. in Science, Technology and Culture that
emphasizes the intersection of science, technology, and the humanities, and
a B.S. in Computational Media that explores the use of the computer as a
medium for communication and expression. At the graduate level, LCC offers
both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Digital Media and M.S. in Human-Computer
Interaction. Candidates should be prepared to teach primarily within the
Science, Technology and Culture program. At the same time, candidates should
be prepared to engage faculty and supervise students across the School's
other programs. For additional information on the School, consult our web
site at: http://www.lcc.gatech.edu.

In addition to a letter of application, kindly submit sample syllabi, cv,
and the names of three references. Email materials to [log in to unmask];
or address correspondence to Jocelyn Thomas, Assistant to the Chair, School
of Literature, Communication, and Culture, Georgia Institute of Technology,
Atlanta, GA 30332-0165. We shall begin reviewing completed applications
December 1. The Georgia Institute of Technology is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. LCC is especially interested in
considering applications from women and minority candidates.