[Air-L] Assistant Professor Job UMass Boston

[Mathias Klang]

interpersonal communication and technology OR identity and technology

The University of Massachusetts Boston welcomes applications for a 
tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in interpersonal 
communication and technology OR identity and technology to begin 
September 1, 2017. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in 
Communication or a related field prior to Fall 2017. Successful 
candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in social science 
research and should demonstrate a record of, or potential for securing 
extramural funding. It would be beneficial for these interests to 
intersect with our current strengths in media, health, political, 
strategic, or intercultural communication.

Possible areas of research interest include interpersonal/group 
communication in mediated environments, mediated relational 
communication, or family communication. For specialists in identity, we 
are particularly interested in mediated representations of 
race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality.

The instructional requirements for the position include developing and 
teaching an array of undergraduate courses, including courses in the 
candidate’s specialty, as well as conventional communication courses. In 
addition to advising undergraduate students in the major, this hire will 
be expected to teach two courses per semester and contribute to the 
development of graduate programs. Additional opportunities exist for 
summer and January session courses.An interest in professional and 
institutional service is required.

Members of the Communication Department will be available to answer 
questions at the NCA job fair in November. Review of applications will 
begin on November 15 and will continue until a suitable candidate is 
hired. All materials must be submitted electronically; hard copy 
applications will not be considered. Please submit a cover letter, C.V., 
research statement, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of 
teaching effectiveness at umb.interviewexchange.com. Questions should be 
sent to search chair Jessie Quintero Johnson at Jessie.Quintero at umb.edu 
<mailto:Jessie.Quintero at umb.edu>.

/UMass Boston is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and 
staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, 
individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans./

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/UMass Boston extends full benefits to all employees, spouses/same-sex 
domestic partners, and dependent children. /

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Mathias Klang
Associate Professor Political Communication
UMass Bostonwww.klangable.com <http://www.klangable.com>