Assistant Professor of Media Archives & Information Studies

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 invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Media Archival Studies. This position contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaching across media archives, cultural heritage, and information systems for preservation and access.

The successful candidate will teach four four-unit courses annually, mentor graduate students, pursue extramural funding, and participate in service while advancing equity and inclusion in scholarship and pedagogy.

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

Research excellence

Teaching excellence

Mentoring students

Extramural funding

Education

Ph.D. in Information Studies or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Information Studies at UCLA invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Media Archival Studies. This position contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaching across media archives, cultural heritage, and information systems for preservation and access.

The successful candidate will teach four four-unit courses annually, mentor graduate students, pursue extramural funding, and participate in service while advancing equity and inclusion in scholarship and pedagogy.