Hi all, Please excuse the cross posting, but I'm happy to share that the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University in Boston is hiring this year at the open-rank (Assistant/Associate/Full) level for a position in Race, Equity and Inclusion. https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/57077 Please share the posting far and wide! Best, Meryl *** Job Description Race, Equity and Inclusion Assistant / Associate / Full Professor The Communication Studies Department at Northeastern University seeks an established scholar whose research and teaching focus on cultures, discourses, and practices of communication with an emphasis on race, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applicants whose work complements and extends the interests of our department, which include argumentation and rhetoric; digital communication; health, interpersonal, and organizational communication; political communication and public advocacy; language & social interaction; and media production and entertainment. We invite applicants who contribute to the excellence and diversity mission of the department, college, and university in research, teaching, and/or outreach. We welcome all applications, especially from candidates at the level of associate or full professor. The position includes responsibilities for teaching and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to collaborate on and eventually lead interdisciplinary, grant-funded projects is desirable. Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a closely affiliated discipline by the appointment start date and a nationally distinguished record of research, college-level teaching, and service, appropriate for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The anticipated start date is the 2019-2020 academic year. Context The Department of Communication Studies is distinctive on three counts. First, our faculty conducts research and teaches courses across a broad range of specializations. Second, we are located within a major private global research university and a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement and interdisciplinary research. The department is housed in Northeastern’s College of Arts, Media & Design, an innovative unit that includes a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art + Design, Game Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre. Finally, we are in Boston, a thriving urban center of culture and innovation with extensive global connections. To learn more about our college, go to www.northeastern.edu/camd<http://www.northeastern.edu/camd> How to Apply To apply, visit Northeastern’s Human Resources website: https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/57077. Applicants should submit a letter of application describing teaching, research, along with a CV, two representative publications, and evidence of excellence in teaching. Applicants should also identify three or more references that can be contacted to provide letters of recommendation. Applications received on or before November 1, 2018 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Inquires may be directed to Dr. Dale Herbeck, Chair of the Communication Studies Department, at d.herbeck@northeastern.edu<mailto:d.herbeck@northeastern.edu>. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. Qualified candidates must have experience in, or a demonstrated commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Northeastern University offers benefits coverage to the domestic partners of benefits-eligible faculty and staff. -- Meryl Alper Assistant Professor Department of Communication Studies Northeastern University Holmes 217 m.alper@northeastern.edu<mailto:m.alper@northeastern.edu> merylalper.com<http://merylalper.com> BOOK: Giving Voice: Mobile Communication, Disability, and Inequality (MIT Press<https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/giving-voice>, 2017) *2018 Association of American Publishers, PROSE Award Honorable Mention* *2018 American Sociological Association, Outstanding Publication in the Sociology of Disability Award*