The Department of Communication at Rutgers is accepting applications for a at least one tenure-track or tenured Full/Associate/Assistant in Communication & Technology. The deadline for application is November 1, 2013. http://comminfo.rutgers.edu/commsearch/faculty/comm-faculty-ad.pdf We are specifically looking to hire someone with a focus on the social, political, or psychological processes and impacts of evolving digital technologies. This search is in addition to other ongoing searches for someone in interpersonal communication and in health communication. Someone who has research interests that overlap with our different searches is strongly encouraged to apply, but we are specifically looking for candidates with a dedicated focus on the study of new communication technology. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. Keith RUTGERS, School of Communication and Information Department of Communication *Open Rank Faculty Positions * 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 for Assistant, Associate or Full Professor hires with expertise in the areas of: * **Communication and Technology*—with a focus on the social, political, or psychological processes and impacts of evolving digital technologies including but not limited to topics such as social media, virtual reality, gaming, national and international digital divide, surveillance, and location-aware technologies. * **Interpersonal Communication*—with a focus on processes and dynamics as they apply to families, small groups, close relationships, healthcare settings, workplace environments, mediated/online interaction, or community contexts. * **Health Communication*—with a focus on processes and structures that enhance community and individual outcomes and yield understanding of health decision making, health literacy, underserved populations, community health, family and relational wellness, social support, health practitioner training and other related topics. 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 2014. 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, 2013. 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. For more information, contact the Chair of the Department, Laurie Lewis ( lewisl@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. 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. -- Dr. Keith N. Hampton Associate Professor Co-Chair, Social Media Cluster Department of Communication School of Communication & Information Rutgers University www.mysocialnetwork.net www.twitter.com/mysocnet