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Tenure-Track & Open Rank Positions in Media, Technology, and Society
@ Northwestern University
The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University's School
of Communication seeks to hire three tenure-track appointments beginning
September 1, 2009. Two positions will be at the level of assistant
professor, and one will be open as to rank.
We are looking for candidates who can work in a strong interdisciplinary
program and advance a vital area of research. Possible areas of expertise
include but are not limited to: media industries, institutions, publics, and
policy; digital media; media and social networks; technology, work, and
organizations; computer-mediated communication, human-computer interaction,
global media, information infrastructures, and history of communication and
information technologies.
The Department of Communication Studies supports a popular undergraduate
major and graduate programs in Media, Technology, and Society, Interaction
and Social Influence, and Rhetoric and Public Culture. Scholarship includes
leading work on new media, technology and society, social networks, and the
cultural determination of the public sphere. Through special resources for
research support and scholarly event programming, the department is able to
offer rich opportunities for scholarly development.
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator
and employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is
contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Applications should be sent via email to [log in to unmask] or to
Professor Noshir Contractor, Chair, MTS Search Committee, Department of
Communication Studies, Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston,
IL 60208-3545. Applications should include a CV, evidence of teaching
effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation.
Initial review of applications will begin on October 31, 2008, with
continual reviews of subsequently-received applications until all positions
are filled or a final review deadline of December 31, 2008 is reached.
Noshir Contractor
Jane S. & William J. White Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern
University
Professor of <http://www.iems.northwestern.edu/> Industrial Engineering &
Management Science, <http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/> McCormick
School of Engineering;
Professor of
<http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/communicationstudies/>
Communication Studies, <http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/> School
of Communication; &
Professor of <https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/mors/> Management &
Organizations, <https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/index.htm> Kellogg
School of Management <http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu> ,
<http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu> Director, Science of Networks in Communities
(SONIC) Research Laboratory
<http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu> Affiliate, National Center for Supercomputing
Applications
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2145 Sheridan Road, TECH D241, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3119
Work: 847-491-3669; Mobile: 217-390-6270
Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask];
URL: <http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/nosh> http://nosh.northwestern.edu Blog:
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