I am writing to seek your help in identifying faculty members, graduate students or professionals who might be interested in an exciting opportunity here in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We are searching for an assistant professor in communication technology (please see job announcement below or email attachment). Could you please spread the word about this position? If you have questions about the new position, please communicate with: Prof. Thomas A. Bowers, Chair Communication Technology Search Committee Telephone: (919) 962-4373 Fax: (919) 962-0620 E-mail: tbowers@email.unc.edu. We appreciate your help. Warm regards, Deb ------------begin job announcement-------------- Wanted: Assistant Professor in Communication Technology The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is searching for an outstanding person to join the faculty as an assistant professor in communication technology. The School recently moved into a handsome, well-equipped building and seeks a colleague with vision and dedication to continue the School's tradition of excellence. Duties: Teach conceptual courses and multimedia skills courses and conduct research. We want an inspiring scholar to teach and carry out research with undergraduate and graduate students about the impact of new technology on society and the media. Advise theses and dissertations. Perform other customary duties of a faculty member: advising and service. Qualifications: Capability and expertise to become an outstanding teacher and produce excellent research. Appropriate academic degree (Ph.D. preferred) and relevant experience, especially in interactive technology. The person might have an academic background and professional experience in mass communication, computer science, information science, online media, information technology or another area. Appointment, Rank, Salary: Starting date: Jan. 1 or July 1, 2002. Rank: Assistant Professor. Salary competitive with peer academic institutions. Deadline: The search committee will begin to review applications on Sept. 15, 2001. Applications: Submit a letter, rsum and names of at least three references. If you wish, send course proposals, syllabi or other appropriate material, all to: Send materials to: Prof. Thomas A. Bowers, Chair Communication Technology Search Committee School of Journalism and Mass Communication Campus Box 3365 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365 Telephone: (919) 962-4373 Fax: (919) 962-0620 E-mail: tbowers@email.unc.edu The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified persons. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. ---- end of position announcement ************************* Debashis 'Deb' Aikat, Ph. D. Associate Professor and Media Futurist School of Journalism and Mass Communication CB # 3365, Carroll Hall 374 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365 Phone: 919 962 4090 (office) Fax: 919 962 0620 Email: daikat@isis.unc.edu URL:http://www.unc.edu/~daikat/ *******************************