12 November: fyi -- communication (x2), Massachusetts
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The Department of Communication of the University of Massachusetts at
Amherst invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant
Professors, one in each of the following areas:
(1) Social Interaction: We seek a colleague who examines specific
communication practices as formative of social and cultural lives.
The successful candidate will have an interactionally based
research program which may address issues of conflict and
identities in contexts such as organizations, family, health,
politics, or technology.
(2) Media and Cultural Studies: We seek a colleague trained in a
cultural studies approach to media whose specialization is
audience research. Other desirable areas of expertise may include
race and representation, popular culture, cultural policy, and
global media industries.
Student supervision is expected at the B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.
levels. Ph.D. preferred (with degree in hand by September 1, 2004).
Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on January
15, 2004, and will continue until the positions are filled.
Applications should include a letter specifying the applicant's
research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, three letters of
reference, and one article-length example of research. Send materials
to:
Carolyn Anderson, Acting Chair
Department of Communication
401 Machmer Hall
240 Hicks Way
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA. 01003-9278
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/ Equal
Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and members of minority
groups are strongly encouraged. Positions are contingent upon funding.
Address for Applications:
Attn: Acting Chair Carolyn Anderson
Department of Communication, 401 Machmer Hall
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003-9278
United States of America
Position is open until filled
Contact Information:
Acting Chair Carolyn Anderson
Email: anderson@comm.umass.edu
Tel: 413-545-3455
Website: http://www.umass.edu/communication/
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