The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the following position: Assistant Professor of Communication. A successful candidate must have interests in the study of new media, the internet, and/or communication technology in combination with the study of one or more of the following areas of department research strength: diversity, health, political, or visual studies. The candidate will also have an earned doctorate in Communication or a related field, strong promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success (at the undergraduate and graduate levels) appropriate for appointment as Assistant Professor, good prospects for external research funding, and demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary scholarship. Exceptionally strong applicants at the associate professor level may also be considered. Located in the heart of Chicago, UIC is a Research I University with 16,000 undergraduates, 6,500 graduate and 3,000 professional students. The Department of Communication has 11 full-time faculty, approximately 100 undergraduate majors, 25 M.A. students, and 6 Ph.D. students in a doctoral program focused on the relationship between technology and communication. The desired appointment date for the position is August 16, 2008. Interested parties should send a full curriculum vitae, samples of relevant scholarly publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and four letters of reference to: Professor Hui-Ching Chang, Chair Communication Search Committee Department of Communication (MC-132) 1007 W. Harrison St. University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL 60607-7137 Applications should be received by October 1, 2007, to receive full consideration, although the search will proceed until the position is filled. The Department expects to conduct interviews at the National Communication Association (NCA) convention in Chicago, November 15– 18, 2007. Women and traditionally under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.