[ecrea] Communication & Technology Position at University of Washington

JOB OPENING:

COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION / DIGITAL MEDIA

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

The University of Washington seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of communication technology and society in the Department of Communication.

Candidates should have interests in computer-mediated communication or digital media in one or more of the following areas: interpersonal communication, organizational communication, entrepreneurship and innovation, interactive content, political and civic engagement, transnational communication, health communication or science and technology studies. Preference will be given to candidates with strong empirical research skills combined with an engagement with communication or media theory. Research skills could include web-based research such as social network analysis, web and mobile analytics, data aggregation and data mining, computational social science, or other modes of communication inquiry. The start date for this position is September 16, 2012. Candidates must have earned or be close to completion of a Ph.D. by then.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Candidates are expected to conduct research, teach four courses during a three-quarter academic year, and supervise graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels. The position involves teaching in (a) the Department of Communication’s undergraduate and MA/PhD programs, and (b) the Department’s Master of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM) program, a professional graduate program that explores the transformative properties of digital media through innovation, entrepreneurship, community, and story. As such, the desire and ability to teach diverse, adult learners in a professionally oriented program is essential for this position. The successful candidate’s service to the Department will include participation in a leadership team in the MCDM program. Experience mentoring students of under-represented groups would be highly valued.

Applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application that addresses research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be submitted online beginning September 1, at http://com.uw.edu/facultysearch. Inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Malcolm Parks, at (macp /at/ uw.edu)<mailto:(macp /at/ uw.edu)>.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.




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