DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST

The Department of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studies communicative processes at the levels of culture, media, and representation; individuals, professionals and groups; and institutions and social structures. Much of the work takes place at the intersections of these levels of analysis.

The Communication Department seeks to extend its international, intercultural and interdisciplinary faculty and invites applications for five tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, one in each of the following areas:

(1) Ref # 33687: International/Global and/or Intercultural Communication

An excellent scholar and teacher with a strong theoretical grounding and an international profile who addresses global communication from a broad range of perspectives. Areas of interest may include: language and social interaction; policy analysis; communication for development and social change; and ethnography articulated at a global, regional and/or national level.

(2) Ref # 33688: Quantitative Communication Research Methodologies

An outstanding scholar and teacher with strong theoretical grounding who can apply specific quantitative communication methodologies to the study of communication in social and cultural environments. Ideally, the successful candidate will also be familiar with qualitative communication research methodologies. Ability to teach quantitative research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels is essential. Areas of emphasis may include interpersonal, intercultural, media or international communication.

(3) Ref # 33690: Qualitative Communication Research Methodologies

An excellent scholar and teacher with strong theoretical grounding who can apply specific qualitative communication methodologies to the study of communication in social and cultural environments. Ideally, the successful candidate will also be familiar with quantitative communication research methodologies. Ability to teach qualitative research methods at both undergraduate and graduate levels is essential. Areas of emphasis may include language and social interaction, interpersonal, intercultural, media or international communication.

(4) Ref # 33691: Journalism Studies

An excellent scholar with a deep understanding of both the academic and professional fields of journalism interested in working across the journalism/communication studies divide. Desirable areas of expertise include citizen journalism, online journalism, visual journalism, and/or global journalism.

(5) Ref # 33692: Journalism

An outstanding teacher with a deep understanding of both the academic and professional fields of journalism. Desirable areas of expertise will include ethics and new media, as well as a content focus such as international reporting, economics/business reporting or science/environmental reporting. A Ph.D. is preferred, but applicants with a Masters degree and significant professional experience will be considered for a permanent lecturer position.

For all but the last position, duties will include maintaining an active research program and supervising students at B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. levels. A completed Ph.D. is essential (with degree in hand by February 1, 2009) for all but the last position. Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008, and will continue until the positions are filled.

To Apply:

Applications should include a letter specifying the applicant's research and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, list of publications, three letters of reference, one article-length example of research, and copies of recent teaching evaluations.

Please clearly identify the position and level you are applying for by including the reference number (Ref #) and send materials to:

Jan Servaes, Chair
Department of Communication
401 Machmer Hall
240 Hicks Way
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA. 01003-9278, USA
Email: jservaes@comm.umass.edu

The Department of Communication and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to fostering a diverse faculty, student body, and curriculum. Please go to www.umass.edu for information on UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, or to www.umass.edu/communication for more information on the Department of Communication. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; inquiries from women and members of minority communities are strongly encouraged.