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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Interdisciplinary Position in Communication Technology and Information Policy
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has created a cluster of three faculty positions in the interdisciplinary area of communication technologies and information policy. One faculty position remains open. Appointment to begin as early as August, 2003. The aim of the cluster is to develop innovative, responsive, and competitive research programs that will foster creative interactions among faculty and students from disparate disciplines to address common issues within economic, political, cultural and social dimensions of information technology.
The University desires to fill the vacant position with a scholar whose orientation is, broadly construed, social scientific. Area of focus could include, but are not limited to: information policy; information economy; science or health communication; electronic publishing; alternative uses of technology; effects of technology on ethnic cultures; technology and social networks; psychosocial aspects of the interaction between technology and individuals. Successful candidates will use the cluster structure as a catalyst for collaborative research; maintain their own independent research programs; advise graduate students; teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; develop new courses if appropriate; and participate in faculty governance in their respective departments, colleges and/or the University. Successful candidates will also be comfortable with the use of technologies for teaching and learning.
Applications will be accepted for a tenured appointment (associate or full professor) with preference given to assistant professor (tenure track).
Applications should include a CV and a statement describing research interests, accomplishments and direction, as related to the description above. Names and contact information for three references should also be included.
Materials, referencing PVL #43173 should be sent to the Search Committee chair:
James P. Dillard
Center for Communication Research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
821 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706-1497
Deadline to ensure full consideration is December 15, 2002.
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
Lewis A. Friedland Director, Center for Communication and Democracy Professor School of Journalism and Mass Communication Dept. of Sociology UW-Madison 821 University Ave. Madison, WI 53706 (608) 263-7853