[Air-l] position at University of Wisconsin-Madison

[david silver]

fyi.

david

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>University of Wisconsin-Madison
>
>Interdisciplinary Position in Communication Technology and Information
>Policy
>
>              The University of Wisconsin-Madison has created a cluster of
>three faculty positions in the interdisciplinary area of communication
>technologies and information policy.  One faculty position remains open.
>Appointment to begin as early as August, 2003.    The aim of the cluster is
>to develop innovative, responsive, and competitive research programs that
>will foster creative interactions among faculty and students from disparate
>disciplines to address common issues within economic, political, cultural
>and social dimensions of information technology.
>
>             The University desires to fill the vacant position with a
>scholar whose orientation is, broadly construed, social scientific. Area of
>focus could include, but are not limited to:  information policy;
>information economy; science or health communication; electronic publishing;
>alternative uses of technology; effects of technology on ethnic cultures;
>technology and social networks; psychosocial aspects of the interaction
>between technology and individuals.  Successful candidates will use the
>cluster structure as a catalyst for collaborative research; maintain their
>own independent research programs; advise graduate students; teach at both
>the undergraduate and graduate levels; develop new courses if appropriate;
>and participate in faculty governance in their respective departments,
>colleges and/or the University.  Successful candidates will also be
>comfortable with the use of technologies for teaching and learning.
>
>
>
>             Applications will be accepted for a tenured appointment
>(associate or full professor) with preference given to assistant professor
>(tenure track).
>
>
>
>             Applications should include a CV and a statement describing
>research interests, accomplishments and direction, as related to the
>description above.  Names and contact information for three references
>should also be included.
>
>
>
>Materials, referencing PVL #43173 should be sent to the Search Committee
>chair:
>
>
>
>             James P. Dillard
>
>             Center for Communication Research
>
>             University of Wisconsin-Madison
>
>             821 University Avenue
>
>             Madison, WI 53706-1497
>
>  Deadline to ensure full consideration is December 15, 2002.
>
>             Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information
>regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be
>guaranteed confidentiality.  The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal
>Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.


Lewis A. Friedland
Director, Center for Communication and Democracy
Professor
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Dept. of Sociology
UW-Madison
821 University Ave.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 263-7853