[Air-L] FW: Job announcement: Northwestern University

[Holly Kruse]

Forwarded on request

Holly

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Tenure-Track Positions in Media, Technology, and Society

The Department of Communication Studies in the Northwestern  
University School of Communication seeks to hire for 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 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.