We had previously contacted you regarding a potential new hire/new position at St. Bonaventure University (Olean, New York), and were very appreciative of the many helpful answers we received. We have now received permission to begin a search, and would hope that the following could be posted on your list...thank you! Dr. Kathy Zawicki, dept. chair (kzawicki@sbu.edu) Fr. David Blake, search committee chair Sociology Department St. Bonaventure University COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES The sociology department of St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure track position (Assistant Professor), to begin fall 2011. The successful candidate will specialize in the sociology of communication and information technologies, with an expectation that new courses in the area of expertise will be developed. It is anticipated that candidates may also have the capability of developing and teaching courses related to popular culture. Additional teaching responsibilities are to include contributions to the University’s core curriculum, introductory level sociology courses, as well as the quantitative methods course. Teaching load is four courses per semester. Student advisement, research activity, and university service are also required. Applicants must have (or be within a year of completion of) a Ph.D. in sociology, and provide evidence of successful teaching and scholarly expertise. Inquiries regarding the position or the department should be directed to Search Chair, Dr. David Blake, c/o dblake@sbu.edu. Please mail letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interest along with three letters of reference to Dr. Wolfgang Natter, Dean, School of Arts & Sciences; St. Bonaventure University; St. Bonaventure, NY 14778 or submit materials electronically c/o smartin@sbu.edu. Review of applications will begin December 15 and continue until the position is filled. Completion of the search pends final budgetary approval. Appreciation of the Franciscan-Catholic mission of St. Bonaventure University is expected of the successful candidate. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.