<fontfamily><param>Geneva</param>Dear Colleagues: Please note and forward the following job announcement from Virginia Tech: The Department of Communication Studies at Virginia Tech invites applications for one or more tenure-track positions (rank open). These positions are intended to strengthen a "communication and technology" cluster within the Department and College of Arts and Sciences. We seek colleagues who can contribute to research and teaching in several areas, including but not limited to communication campaigns, computer-mediated communication, health communication, international or global communication, strategic communication, telemedicine, visual media, and/or the economic, social, cultural effects of interactive media. Applicants should be interested and able to work with interdisciplinary teams within and across college divisions. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, as well as a demonstrated record or the potential for scholarly publication, external funding, and successful teaching. ABD will be considered if near degree completion. Screening of applications will begin Dec. 14, 2001, pending final budgetary approval; applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled. Applicants should furnish curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Application packets should be sent to Beth M. Waggenspack, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication Studies, Shanks Hall (0311), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061. Phone (540) 231-7625. E-mail <underline><color><param>0000,0000,00FF</param>bwaggens@vt.edu </color></underline>The Department of Communication Studies has 25 full-time faculty with over 750 undergraduate students and a newly-launched graduate program. With an enrollment of over 26,000 students, Virginia Tech is Virginia's largest Research 1 institution and is ranked among the nation's "Top 25" public universities. For further information on the Department and university go to http://www.comm.vt.edu/new/index.htm The home of Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, was recently cited as one of America's "Top 10 Dream Towns" for its combination of technology, culture, and outdoor activities. It is home to the Blacksburg Electronic Village. A university community of approximately 30,000 full-time residents, Blacksburg is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Jefferson National Forest and the New River. To learn more about the community and surrounding regions, see the Blacksburg Electronic Village at http://www.bev.net/. The College of Arts and Sciences is deeply committed to recruiting, selecting, promoting, and retaining women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities. We strongly value diversity in the college community and seek to assure equality in education and employment. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Beth M. Waggenspack, e-mail bwaggens@vt.edu, (540-231-7625, TTY 1-800-828-1120) by the application deadline. </fontfamily> Matt McAllister e-mail: mattm@vt.edu Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies Department of Communication Studies, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0311 USA ph: 540-231-9830 fax: 540-231-9817