The candidate will be encouraged to participate in a growing set of interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, and research centers that center on innovation, networks, and computational social scientific approaches to human behavior. Research programs that intersect with existing strengths of the Lamb School are highly desirable.
The successful candidate will have a record of excellence in scholarly research, demonstrable potential to establish a competitively-funded research program, be expected to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and work collaboratively with graduate students. A Ph.D. in communication or a closely related field is required by August 2014, but advanced ABDs will be considered.
Purdue University is located two hours from Chicago and one hour from Indianapolis, in the Lafayette/West Lafayette MSA with a population of about 200,000. The university serves more than 39,000 students, and the Lamb School has approximately 650 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. Visit http://www.cla.purdue.edu/communication/ for the latest news.
To apply, send a cover letter, vita, and 3 letters of reference (at least one of which addresses teaching strengths) to: Josh Boyd, Search Chair, Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University, 100 N. University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098. Review of applications will begin Oct. 15 and continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in these positions.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.