Ted Magder is the Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Faculty Affairs. He oversees the academic planning and operation of NYU Shanghai, including the development of new courses and degree programs, community and experiential learning, study abroad programs, as well as academic advising and support. His is also oversees the systems and programs that support the recruitment, retention, professional development and well-being of the faculty. Ted Magder joined NYU in 1996. He served as Chair of the Department of Media, Culture and Communication between 2003 and 2009, where he is associate professor. From 2015-2019, Ted Magder was Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.
Ted Magder’s scholarship investigates legal and regulatory regimes that influence the flow of both media and culture across borders. Past publications have examined the origins of international agreements and global media, the UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of Diversity in Cultural Expressions, online gambling and the World Trade Organization, and the principles of world communication. He is also the author of Canada’s Hollywood: Feature Films and the Canadian State, and Franchising the Candy Store. Ted Magder is a past recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, NYU’s highest honor for teaching. He received his PhD from York University, Toronto, Canada.