The Department of Communication at the University of Haifa invites applications from outstanding candidates for an open-rank position in the field of interactive media.* The Department of Communication currently offers single and double major B.A. programs in theoretical communication studies, a research M.A. and Ph.D. programs, as well as a M.A. in strategic communications. Faculty in the department study and teach the meanings and effects of communication in an age of evolving technologies and cultures, using a variety of methodological approaches. We seek applicants whose research addresses the contemporary media landscape, with an emphasis upon interactive media broadly defined (e.g., social media, gaming, big data). Preference will be given to candidates that have completed a post-doctorate and can teach both theoretical and applied courses in interactive media, and hence practical experience in the field will be considered an advantage. Only candidates that are expected to have completed their Ph.D. by October 2015 will be considered. While a Ph.D. in communication is preferred, excellent candidates in related fields will also be considered. The language of instruction at the University of Haifa is Hebrew, but a period of adjustment is an option. Applications should be submitted by email no later than October 7, 2014 to: Prof. Yariv Tsfati, (ytsfati@com.haifa.ac.il ) with the heading "Interactive Media Faculty Search" and should include the following documents: 1) A complete curriculum vitae, including an academic biography that describes the candidate's current research interests and future research plan; 2) A brief description of three potential courses in the field of interactive media; 3) A list of three references. (Please do not send letters until requested by the committee.); 4) Copies of selected recent publications. Applicants will be informed by October 30, 2014 as to the status of their submission. Candidates who qualify can expect a final decision by the end of January. The appointment will begin on October 1, 2015. * Pending funding. Rivka Ribak, Ph.D. Chair, Dept. of Communication University of Haifa, Israel, 31905 Phone: +972-4-8249602 Fax: +972-4-8249120 <http://com.haifa.ac.il/~rribak/> http://com.haifa.ac.il/~rribak/