The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University's School of Communication seeks to hire three tenure-track appointments beginning September 1, 2009. Two positions will be at the level of assistant professor, and one will be open as to rank. We are looking for candidates who can work in a strong interdisciplinary program and advance a vital area of research. Possible areas of expertise include but are not limited to: media industries, institutions, publics, and policy; digital media; media and social networks; technology, work, and organizations; computer-mediated communication, human-computer interaction, global media, information infrastructures, and history of communication and information technologies. The Department of Communication Studies supports a popular undergraduate major and graduate programs in Media, Technology, and Society, Interaction and Social Influence, and Rhetoric and Public Culture. Scholarship includes leading work on new media, technology and society, social networks, and the cultural determination of the public sphere. Through special resources for research support and scholarly event programming, the department is able to offer rich opportunities for scholarly development. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. Applications should be sent via email to mts-search@northwestern.edu or to Professor Noshir Contractor, Chair, MTS Search Committee, Department of Communication Studies, Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208-3545. Applications should include a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. Initial review of applications will begin on October 31, 2008, with continual reviews of subsequently-received applications until all positions are filled or a final review deadline of December 31, 2008 is reached. Noshir Contractor Jane S. & William J. White Professor of Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Professor of <http://www.iems.northwestern.edu/> Industrial Engineering & Management Science, <http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/> McCormick School of Engineering; Professor of <http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/communicationstudies/> Communication Studies, <http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/> School of Communication; & Professor of <https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/mors/> Management & Organizations, <https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/index.htm> Kellogg School of Management <http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu> , <http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu> Director, Science of Networks in Communities (SONIC) Research Laboratory <http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu> Affiliate, National Center for Supercomputing Applications University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2145 Sheridan Road, TECH D241, Evanston, Illinois 60208-3119 Work: 847-491-3669; Mobile: 217-390-6270 Email: <mailto:nosh@northwestern.edu> nosh@northwestern.edu; URL: <http://www.uiuc.edu/ph/www/nosh> http://nosh.northwestern.edu Blog: <http://www.iknowinc.com/wordpress/> http://www.iknowinc.com/wordpress/