[ecrea] Position announcement - postdoctoral fellow to serve as managing editor of the Journal of Information Policy

>  The Institute for Information Policy at the College of Communications at The
>  Pennsylvania State University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow. This is a
>  one-year full time position beginning in July 2012, which may be renewed for
>  an additional year.

The appointee will be expected to serve as managing
>  editor of the Journal of Information Policy, an online academic journal
>  (www.jip-online.co.il), support the work of the Institute in the ongoing
>  managing of the journal and the research forum it is affiliated with, and to
>  contribute to the ongoing work of the Institute. The appointee is also
>  expected to participate in the preparation and presentation of research
>  generated at the Institute, and author, co-author or collaborate on reports,
>  conference papers, publications and other outputs. The appointee will be
>  encouraged to further develop her or his own research agenda. An opportunity
>  to teach in the College¹s undergraduate program may also be available for
>  additional compensation.

A Ph.D. in communications or a related field
>  obtained by the time of appointment and a research focus in communication and
>  information policy is required. A publication record in the field is an
>  advantage.

The Institute for Information Policy (IIP), created in 1997 at the
>  College of Communications, conducts sponsored research and self-funded
>  programs on the social implications of information technology, with an
>  emphasis on the potential of information technologies for improving democratic
>  discourse, social responsibility, and quality of life. For a review of recent
>  projects see the Institute¹s web page
>  http://comm.psu.edu/about/centers/institute-for-information-policy/institute-f
>  or-information-policy

To apply, please submit the following by email to
>  (pennstateiip /at/ psu.edu):

1. CV
2. Cover letter
3. One-page statement of research
>  agenda and interests
4. Official academic transcripts
5. Names and addresses
>  of three academic references

Review of applications will begin immediately
>  and continue until the position is filled. Final appointment to the position
>  is subject to approval of funding.
Penn State is committed to affirmative
>  action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.


Richard D.
>  Taylor and Amit M. Schejter
Co-directors
Institute for Information
>  Policy
College of Communications
Pennsylvania State University
University
>  Park, PA 16802



>



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