I'm pleased to announce a job opening in my department in data analytics and cognitive science. Potential applicants may be interested to know that our department renovated its research lab space last spring. Recent program reviewers rated the facilities as on par with top tier PhD programs in the country. Also, the University of Arkansas is developing an interdisciplinary degree and research programs in data analytics. Hope you all will help me spread the word. Steph *Assistant Professor of Communication* *Department of Communication, University of Arkansas* *Summary of Job Duties* The Department of Communication and its Institute for Communication Research at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor to begin August 2019. Applicants’ research should address data analytics, social computational analytics, and/or cognitive science and technology. Secondary areas of emphasis can include: health communication, political communication, strategic communication, social media, or civic engagement. *Minimum Qualifications* · Ph.D. in Communication or related field by the time of appointment · Evidence of active research program · Evidence of competency in the classroom *Preferred Qualifications* · Research commensurate with institutions holding the highest Carnegie classification · Experience with grant-funded research · Experience with interdisciplinary and/or collaborative research *To Apply* For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/30344. Completed applications received by *November 12, 2018*, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. Applicants must submit a curriculum vita, a cover letter/letter of application, evidence of teaching effectiveness (uploaded to the Statement of Teaching Philosophy link), a copy of graduate school transcripts, and writing samples of recent research. A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and contact number) willing to provide letters of reference will be requested during the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. *The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution committed to achieving diversity in its faculty. Therefore, the university is especially interested in applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our academic departments. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.* -- Stephanie Ricker Schulte / Associate Chair / Associate Professor of Communication University of Arkansas / 417 Kimpel Hall / Fayetteville, AR 72701 / 479 575 5956 *Cached: Decoding the Internet in Global Popular Culture <http://nyupress.org/books/9780814708675/> *(NYU, 2013)