Hi all, I'm writing with news of two open positions this year in the Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University in Boston: one senior hire in communication and technology, and one junior hire in advertising and strategic communication (descriptions below). Regards, Meryl * * * The Communication Studies Department at Northeastern University invites applicants for two positions that reflect our department’s ongoing commitment to understanding and enhancing the effectiveness of communication systems, processes, and infrastructure as they relate to public life, civil society, and professional practice. Position #1: Advertising and/or Strategic Communication (entry level) https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/51237 Job Description: The Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in advertising and/or strategic communication. We welcome a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches, and we are particularly interested in candidates who engage with complementary fields such as journalism and business. The individual filling this position will teach an undergraduate course in Advertising Practices, and take the lead in developing related strategic communication/advertising courses at the undergraduate level. Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a closely affiliated discipline by the start date of August 2018 and a nationally distinguished record of research, college-level teaching, and service, or the demonstrated potential for such. Practical experience in advertising/strategic communication is highly desirable. Position #2: Communication and Technology (senior level) https://neu.peopleadmin.com/postings/51274 Job Description: The Department of Communication Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA invites applications for a full-time, tenure-on-entry position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor specializing in communication and technology. We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on digital communication, including the design, use, effects, and societal implications of online, mobile, and social media communication. We welcome a variety of disciplinary and methodological approaches, and we are particularly interested in candidates who can work across disciplines, contributing to Northeastern’s Network Science Initiative, NU Lab for Text Maps and Networks, Global Resilience Initiative, Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute, and other relevant campus-wide programs. The individual filling this position will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, with an emphasis on digital communication, network science, data visualization, online communities, social media, and/or related topics. Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a closely affiliated discipline and a nationally distinguished record of research, college-level teaching, and service, appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. -- *Meryl Alper* Assistant Professor Department of Communication Studies Northeastern University Holmes 217 m.alper@northeastern.edu merylalper.com Author of *Giving Voice: Mobile Communication, Disability, and Inequality* (MIT Press <https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/giving-voice>, 2017) and *Digital Youth with Disabilities *(MIT Press <https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/digital-youth-disabilities>, 2014)