Cornell University Department of Communication Position: Tenure-eligible assistant professor, Communication, Human- Computer Interaction/Computer-Mediated Communication Starting Date: Fall Semester, 2007 Description: The Department of Communication at Cornell University is seeking a social science scholar to conduct research and to teach in the area of Human-Computer Interaction and/or Computer-Mediated Communication. We welcome scholars who study the human and social dimensions of information technology from psychological, sociological, or organizational vantage points. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication or closely aligned field and have (or show promise of developing) a national/international reputation doing theory-based empirical research that will contribute to one or more of the Department’s core strengths in communication and technology, science, risk and environmental communication, media effects, and media and society. The successful candidate must be able to develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in information science, as well as applied social science, life science issues, environmental issues, and/or public outreach, and should have a high potential for attracting external research funding. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year, and advise students in the Department’s B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Salary: Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Application: plm29@cornell.eduApplication: Send letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official academic transcripts, research article(s), and names and contact information of three references. Please also have each reference submit a letter of recommendation. All materials should be sent to Dr. Poppy L. McLeod, Department of Communication, 325 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail Dr. McLeod (eduhttp://www.comm.cornell.edu) or telephone 607.254.8896. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: . Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 16, 2006, until candidates are selected. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Cornell University Department of Communication Position: Tenure-eligible assistant professor, Communication, Media effects/Media studies Starting Date: Fall Semester, 2007 Description: The Department of Communication at Cornell University is seeking a social science scholar to conduct research and to teach in the area of media effects/media studies. We welcome scholars who study media from psychological, sociological, or institutional vantage points. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication or closely aligned field and have (or show promise of developing) a national/international reputation doing theory-based empirical research that will contribute to one or more of the Department’s core strengths in science, risk and environmental communication, media effects, media and society, and communication and technology. The successful candidate must be able to develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in applied social science, information science, life science issues, environmental issues, and/or public outreach, and should have a high potential for attracting external research funding. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year, and advise students in the Department’s B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Salary: Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Application: Send letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official academic transcripts, a research article, names and contact information of three references. Please also have each reference submit a letter of recommendation. All materials should be sent to Dr. Michael Shapiro, Department of Communication, 319 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail Dr. Michael Shapiro (mas29@cornell.eduApplication: eduhttp://www.comm.cornell.edu) or telephone 607.255.6356. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: . Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed beginning October 16, 2006, until candidates are selected. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.