HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF RHETORIC UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA The Department of Rhetoric of the University of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Head of its Department of 18 full-time faculty, 103 undergraduate, and 69 graduate students. The Department, which is housed in the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences, offers a B.S. and a M.S. in scientific and technical communication and a M.A. and Ph.D. in rhetoric and scientific and technical communication, as well as liberal education courses to students throughout the University. For over 25 years, the Department of Rhetoric has been a leading program in scientific and technical communication and is currently the home to the journal Technical Communication Quarterly. Faculty research interests include technical and professional communication, the rhetoric of communication technologies, rhetoric of science, Internet Studies, distance education, science and technology studies, rhetorical theory and criticism, gender and reproductive technologies, international and intercultural communication, and environmental rhetoric. We are looking for a Department Head with the vision, energy, and enthusiasm to lead our faculty and programs into the twenty-first century. We seek applicants whose focus is scientific and technical communication, but who also understand and support the interdisciplinary nature of our Department and the importance of the multidisciplinary perspectives of our program. Appointment Twelve-month, academic and administrative appointment as head and tenured faculty position as Professor; initial three-year appointment as Head with possible reappointment. Salary commensurate with experience and achievement. This position carries an administrative salary augmentation. Appointment is available on or before January 1, 2002. Responsibilities Provide leadership to the department¹s undergraduate and graduate programs; foster the development of excellent teaching; maintain active program of research; represent the department within the College, University, local and national organizations, local and national industry partners, other collaborations, and the wider community; foster the research, teaching, and outreach interests of its faculty; develop strong interdisciplinary teaching and research programs that build on our current strengths; develop applied theories and uses for communication and technology across departments and colleges; manage department¹s budget, HR, and daily operations Required Qualifications Doctorate in Technical Communication, Professional Communication, Rhetoric, English, Speech-Communication, Curriculum and Instruction, Composition, or related field; minimum of eight years professional experience with some percentage of this experience in administrative or managerial roles; evidence of successful teaching, scholarly productivity, an understanding of the diverse interests of a multidisciplinary faculty and programs Desired Qualifications Demonstrated success as an administrator and leader; knowledge and skill in theories and uses of electronic communication technology and information technology; professional emphasis and experience with scientific and/or technical communication; evidence of effectiveness in fostering interdepartmental and/or industry-university collaborations and partnerships Application Process Please submit curriculum vitae, 1 to 2-page statement of interests related to this position, and three letters of recommendation. Application review will begin November 9, 2001 and applications will be accepted until position is filled. Send application materials to: Dr. Vernon Eidman, Search Chair c/o College of Agricultural, Food, & Environmental Sciences University of Minnesota 277 Coffey Hall 1420 Eckles Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Additional information about the department can be found at: [http://www.rhetoric.umn.edu/] The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual orientation.