[Air-L] Please share: DePaul Assistant Professor Position in Communication and Technology

[Paul Booth]

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*TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (COMMUNICATION
AND TECHNOLOGY)*



*Description:*

The College of Communication at DePaul is seeking a tenure-track Assistant
Professor in the area of Communication Studies with an emphasis in
communication and technology. Candidates should focus on social media and
social networks, computer-mediated communication, digital communication,
human-computer interaction, and/or other new and developing modes of
communication.



Research and teaching interests should complement one or more of our
existing emphases in Communication Studies—Communication and Media,
Relational Communication, Intercultural Communication, Organizational
Communication, and Health Communication.



The ideal candidate will conduct research and teach communication studies
courses explicitly related to the use of technology in a variety of
communicative contexts, including, but not limited to, identity and
representation, interpersonal relationships, health, organizational life,
social change and social justice, and the construction of culture.



*Responsibilities:*

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of specialization as well
as courses contributing to the common core in Communication Studies.
Nominal teaching load is 2 courses per academic quarter (Autumn, Winter,
Spring). Engage in a program of scholarship resulting in peer-reviewed
publication or creative activity. Participate in service to program,
college, university and community.



*Minimum Qualifications:*

PhD in Communication Studies at time of application or official
notification of completion of the doctoral degree by July 1, 2016;
demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level; an active record
of scholarship or creative activity related to the candidate’s area of
specialty.



To apply, please follow the link below:

https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/postings/304



*Required Application Documents:*

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Evidence of Research

Three names and contact information for references

Evidence of teaching effectiveness including syllabi, teaching philosophy
and teaching evaluations



Review of applications will begin November 16, 2015 and will continue until
the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee
Chair, Elissa Foster, PhD (efoste10 at depaul.edu).



DePaul University is the nation’s largest Catholic university and the
largest private university in Chicago, with more than 25,000 undergraduate
and graduate students. This vibrant, diverse, and urban university provides
a comprehensive liberal arts education and emphasizes both teaching and
research.  The College of Communication has 50 full-time faculty serving
approximately 1,650 undergraduate majors and approximately 180 graduate
students.



*Statement:*

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University
provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race,
color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing
status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local EEO laws.





-- 
Paul Booth, PhD
www.mcsdepaul.com/paul-booth.html
Associate Professor of Media and Cinema Studies/Communication Technology
College of Communication
DePaul University
14 E. Jackson
Chicago, IL 60604

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