Assistant Professor, Media Archives & Digital Heritage

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Information Studies at UCLA seeks a scholar specializing in Media Archival Studies who will advance research and teaching on media archives, preservation, metadata, and access across analog and digital environments. The appointee will contribute to interdisciplinary connections across UCLA.

The candidate will teach four four-unit courses annually, supervise MLIS and PhD students, and pursue extramural funding while collaborating with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Studies, media studies, communication studies or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, excellence in research, scholarship, and/or creative work.
• Evidence of a well-developed research agenda with potential for sustained scholarly impact.Demonstrated commitment to, or strong potential for, excellence in university-level teaching.
• Ability to obtain extramural funding in support of research and scholarship.
• Commitment to mentoring students and contributing to an inclusive academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an active program of research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.
• Teach four four-unit courses (or equivalent) annually in accordance with departmental workload policies.
• Teach graduate courses in the MLIS and Ph.D. programs, including core courses within the Media Archival Studies specialization.
• Advise and mentor master's and doctoral students.
• Seek and obtain extramural funding to support research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service and governance.
• Contribute to the continued development of the Department's graduate and undergraduate academic programs.

Skills

Excellence in research

Teaching potential

Mentoring students

Grant funding ability

Education

Ph.D. in Information Studies or related field

Job description

The Department of Information Studies at UCLA seeks a scholar specializing in Media Archival Studies who will advance research and teaching on media archives, preservation, metadata, and access across analog and digital environments. The appointee will contribute to interdisciplinary connections across UCLA.

The candidate will teach four four-unit courses annually, supervise MLIS and PhD students, and pursue extramural funding while collaborating with the UCLA Film & Television Archive and