Faculty Position in Media Arts: Media Law & Ethics

Rank/Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Area of Specialty: Media Law and Ethics

The Department of Media Arts invites applications for a position beginning fall 2016 at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of media law and ethics. The Department offers undergraduate degrees in Media Arts and Converged Broadcast Media, the MA in Media Arts and MFA in Documentary Production and Studies.

Position Responsibilities:

-- Teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses as assigned.
-- Possible teaching areas include electronic and digital media law and policy, media ethics, intellectual property, and other relevant courses in area of expertise.
-- The teaching load varies depending on rank.
-- Conduct scholarly research leading to publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
-- Actively participate on committees and in faculty governance.
-- Candidates for Assistant Professor will be expected to develop a record of scholarly research necessary to obtain tenure. Candidates for Associate Professor must meet the department and university requirements for that rank at the University of North Texas.

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, family status, genetic information, citizenship or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.

The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Minimum Qualifications:

-- A Ph.D., J. D. or terminal degree in a related discipline is required at the time of appointment.
-- Ability to teach courses in electronic and digital media law and ethics.
-- Evidence of a program of sustained scholarship or creative activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

-- Prior teaching experience in media law and ethics.
-- Professional experience outside of academe.
-- Experience in developing and teaching online/hybrid classes.

Required Application Documents:

-- Curriculum Vita
-- Cover letter
-- List of names/contact information for three references
-- Statement of teaching philosophy
-- Statement of research interests
-- Review of applications will begin November 15, 2015, and remain open until the search is closed.

Questions regarding the search can be addressed to Dr. Alan Albarran, at alan.albarran@unt.edu.

For complete posting and information on how to apply please visit https://facultyjobs.unt.edu.

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The Department of Media Arts at the University of North Texas is one of the nation's leading programs in teaching all aspects of audio/video production and preparing students for careers as media practitioners. The program is housed in a dynamic facility located in Denton, Texas, part of the DFW Metroplex, the fifth largest media market in the United States.