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Texas State University Postdoctoral Scholar - Mass Communication in San Marcos, Texas
Posting Information
Position TitlePostdoctoral Scholar - Mass Communication
Job Posting Number2024121NTL
Job LocationSan Marcos
College/DivisionCollege of Fine Arts and Communication
Department/SchoolSchool of Jrnlism & Mass Comm
Position Description
Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Digital Media at Texas State University
Texas State University is hiring two (2) Postdoctoral Research Fellows with an interest in platforms (hardware and content), digital publics, and the impact of digital media on everyday life to join the Digital Media and Everyday Life Lab.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct research, contribute to journal articles and books, and assist with writing grant proposals.
The Digital Media and Everyday Life Lab is a research lab that explores how people use digital media platforms (e.g., social media, gaming, content streaming) through hardware platforms (e.g., mobile devices, gaming consoles, smart speaker assistants, virtual reality) in everyday life. The lab explores media appropriation, consumption, influence, and literacy, often working collaboratively with faculty and graduate students in theSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication (https://sjmc.txst.edu/) , across Texas State University, and with other institutions/labs.
● Position 1 Start Date: August 16, 2024 (12-month contract; salary: $55,000.00)
● Position 2 Start Date: January 16, 2025 (12-month contract; salary: $55,000.00)
Required Qualifications
● Doctorate degree in communication, media, technology, or a closely related field before the start of the postdoctoral research fellowship.
● Demonstrate evidence of publications and collaborative initiatives.
● Eligible to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
● Experience with Adobe Creative Suites (i.e., Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
● Graphic design experience
● Audio/podcast editing
● Grant writing experience
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/47115
To ensure full consideration please submit the following:
A cover letter addressing the qualifications & research interests
Curriculum vitae
Writing sample
Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from the highest degree-granting institution.
Type of PositionTemporary Full-Time or Part-Time
Proposed Start Date
Posting Date06/07/2024
Evaluation of Applications Begins
Full Consideration Date07/22/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled?Yes
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative fromTalent Acquisition (https://www.hr.txst.edu/talent-acquisition) will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/47115
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