interpersonal communication and technology OR identity and technology The University of Massachusetts Boston welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in interpersonal communication and technology OR identity and technology to begin September 1, 2017. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Communication or a related field prior to Fall 2017. Successful candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in social science research and should demonstrate a record of, or potential for securing extramural funding. It would be beneficial for these interests to intersect with our current strengths in media, health, political, strategic, or intercultural communication. Possible areas of research interest include interpersonal/group communication in mediated environments, mediated relational communication, or family communication. For specialists in identity, we are particularly interested in mediated representations of race/ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. The instructional requirements for the position include developing and teaching an array of undergraduate courses, including courses in the candidate’s specialty, as well as conventional communication courses. In addition to advising undergraduate students in the major, this hire will be expected to teach two courses per semester and contribute to the development of graduate programs. Additional opportunities exist for summer and January session courses.An interest in professional and institutional service is required. Members of the Communication Department will be available to answer questions at the NCA job fair in November. Review of applications will begin on November 15 and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. All materials must be submitted electronically; hard copy applications will not be considered. Please submit a cover letter, C.V., research statement, three letters of recommendation, and evidence of teaching effectiveness at umb.interviewexchange.com. Questions should be sent to search chair Jessie Quintero Johnson at Jessie.Quintero@umb.edu <mailto:Jessie.Quintero@umb.edu>. /UMass Boston is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans./ // /UMass Boston extends full benefits to all employees, spouses/same-sex domestic partners, and dependent children. / -- Mathias Klang Associate Professor Political Communication UMass Bostonwww.klangable.com <http://www.klangable.com>