LINGUIST List 22.3202 Wed Aug 10 2011 Jobs: Technology and Social Behavior: Asst Prof, Northwestern U Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Darren Gergle , Technology and Social Behavior: Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, IL, USA Message 1: Technology and Social Behavior: Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, IL, USA Date: 10-Aug-2011 From: Darren Gergle <tsbsearch2011northwestern.edu> Subject: Technology and Social Behavior: Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, IL, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Northwestern University Department: Communication Studies Job Location: Illinois, USA Web Address: http://www.northwestern.edu/ Job Rank: Assistant Professor Specialty Areas: Technology and Social Behavior Description: Tenure-Track Position in Technology and Social Behavior - Assistant Professor The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University seeks to hire for a tenure-track appointment beginning September 1, 2012. The position will be at the level of assistant professor. The successful candidate will be expected to publish innovative research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and perform professional service commensurate with rank. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to a strong interdisciplinary program in technology and social behavior. Possible areas of expertise include but are not limited to: human-computer interaction, computer- mediated communication, social computing, communication and information infrastructures, language and behavior in virtual communities, and the study, design, and development of media and social networks. Potential to attract external funding is expected, and a record of successful funding is required for a tenured appointment in the open-rank position. 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, as well as the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Technology and Social Behavior. Through special resources for research support and scholarly event programming, the department is able to offer rich opportunities for scholarly development. School of Communication faculty also can have opportunities during their career at Northwestern to teach and conduct research at the Northwestern University campus in Doha, Qatar. Candidates should send a letter of application, CV, a publication or work in progress, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to the application address or email address below. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. Technology and Social Behavior Search Chair: Darren Gergle Search No. 17673 Application Deadline: 15-Oct-2011 Mailing Address for Applications: Professor Darren Gergle Department of Communication Studies Northwestern University 2240 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 USA Email Address for Applications: tsbsearch2011northwestern.edu Contact Information: Prof. Darren Gergle Email: tsbsearch2011northwestern.edu Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 10-Aug-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.