Assistant Professor of Media Law and Technology

3 weeks ago


Eugene, Oregon, United States University of Oregon Full time
Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Media Law and Technology

Job Summary:

We are seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant professor rank with research and teaching expertise in the use, adoption, and regulation of new and emerging information and communication technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), forms of immersive media (VR/AR/XR), and/or digital platforms (including, but not limited to, social media and/or digital games).

Responsibilities:
  • Teach our required undergraduate course in media/communication law, as well as other courses in their area of specialization, including in our thriving Eugene-based undergraduate programs in Media Studies, Journalism, Advertising, and Public Relations.
  • Contribute to our professional master's programs, including our master's program in Immersive Media Communication (based in Portland) and our PhD program in Communication and Media Studies.
  • Eligible to supervise and mentor graduate students in the SOJC's graduate programs and undergraduate students in the SOJC Honors Program.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. in communication, media studies, journalism, information science/studies, law or another related field, or Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent/terminal degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., an SJD in Law).
  • Subject matter expertise in law, policy, and/or regulation as it relates to media, information and communication technologies, and/or data-related practices and industries.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A record of scholarly accomplishment or promise that includes publication of peer-reviewed articles and/or publications in academic journals in communication, media studies, journalism, law, information studies, and/or related fields.
  • Subject matter expertise in First Amendment/free speech law alongside expertise in other areas relevant to media law and regulation, including privacy; surveillance; the regulation of new and emerging information and communication technologies, including generative AI, immersive media (XR/VR/AR), and/or digital platforms; how technologies regulate human behavior; and/or how the use, adoption, and regulation of these technologies can be informed by diverse approaches to human values, ethics, and critical approaches to technology, data, media, and/or information.
  • Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
  • Strong potential to mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Experience with grant writing, or interest in and the potential to obtain external grants.
About the University:

The University of Oregon is the flagship institution of higher learning in Oregon and enrolls more than 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate students. It is an Association of American Universities member and Tier-One research institution that is ranked "highest research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.



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