This job ad is for a post in rhetorical studies, and we would welcome applications from people working on new media & society themes. Phil Dr. Philip N. Howard Assistant Professor Department of Communication University of Washington Communication (Rhetorical Studies) - Assistant Professor The University of Washington seeks a tenure-track assistant professor or advanced assistant professor in the area of rhetorical studies. Preference will be given to candidates who have strong background in rhetorical theory, critical rhetoric, public address, or argumentation, and a research area that productively contributes to one or more of our areas of study (see http://www.com.washington.edu/Program/Grad/areas.html). This is a full-time permanent position with a 9-month service period. Applicants should have an ongoing program of research and be highly qualified for undergraduate and graduate teaching. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service; more specifically, faculty are expected to teach 4 courses during a three-quarter academic year, conduct research, and supervise graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels, as well as serving on Department and University committees. Applicants must demonstrate a potential for excellence in teaching and research and the ability to contribute to the Department's curriculum. Experience mentoring students of under-represented groups would be highly valued. Candidates must have earned or be close to completion of a Ph.D. by September 2007. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, copies of teaching evaluations, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. The start date for this position is September 16, 2007. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2006, and until the position is filled. Send hard copy application material to: Professor Gerald Baldasty Chair Department of Communication University of Washington Box 353740 Seattle, WA 98195-3740 The University of Washington is the largest and most active research institution in the northwest with several extensive libraries and substantial computing and support facilities. The Department of Communication is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.