Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Communication and Technology - Rutgers University THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION in the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, seeks applications from strong scholar-teachers with expertise in Communication and Technology-with a focus on the social, political, discursive, or psychological processes and impacts of evolving digital technologies including, but not limited to, topics related to social media, social networks, virtual environments, international contexts, digital inequality, privacy and surveillance, community engagement, or mobile communication. We welcome applications from communication and technology scholars whose work could intersect with the department's existing foci in interpersonal communication, health communication, language and social interaction, and organizational communication. The Department of Communication is dedicated to advancing knowledge about communication and its practice in society. Our faculty scholarship is focused on Communication and Technology, Health Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Language and Social Interaction, and Organizational Communication. The School of Communication and Information values a climate of cross-department collaboration and interdisciplinary commitment to the development of discoveries and new ideas in response to contemporary communication challenges. The School is committed to four problem-based research foci: health and wellness; global media and democracy; organizations, policy, and leadership; and social media interaction & collaboration. We especially seek candidates from under-represented groups who would further our commitment to scholarly excellence and community diversity. For more about the Department of Communication and the Rutgers-School of Communication and Information, including school-wide research interests and active faculty searches in the school's Journalism and Media Studies and Library and Information Science departments, see: http://comminfo.rutgers.edu. Qualifications: All candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field no later than May 2015. The ideal applicant's program of research should complement the research foci of current faculty. Applicants should have a demonstrated record or strong likelihood of top-tier peer-reviewed publication as well as evidence of effective teaching. Senior level applicants should provide evidence of integrative leadership in research, instruction, and external funding. Letter of application should address these points, and clearly articulate the candidate's fit to specific departmental and school-wide research interests. Duties of the successful applicant(s) include undergraduate and graduate teaching in the candidate's field of scholarship, an active program of research in the candidate's area of scholarly expertise, and service contributions to the advancement of the academic profession, to the effective operation of the university, and to society at large in accordance with university policy expectations for tenure-track appointments. Submissions: Applications must be received no later than November 1, 2014. Include letter of application, CV, up to three representative publications, and names and contact information of three references (no letters at this time please). Submit to: <http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/commsearch/faculty> http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/commsearch/faculty. For more information, contact Department Search Chair, Craig Scott ( <mailto:crscott@rutgers.edu> crscott@rutgers.edu). Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth oldest institution of higher education in the United States and is a member of the elite AAU research universities in North America and of the CIC (Big Ten). An equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is committed to building a diverse community and encourages the applications of women and minority candidates.