Science+Communication+at+Cornell

Posted September 4, 2007 -

The Department of Communication at Cornell University invites applicants for two tenure track, open rank faculty positions appointment starting July 1, 2008. At least one of the positions will be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor. We encourage qualified applicants of any rank to apply for either position.

Science, Environment, and/or Risk Communication: We seek a colleague to conduct research and teach in the area of science, environment, and/or health-risk communication. We welcome innovative and imaginative scholars who approach the study of science, environment, and/or health-risk communication from psychological, sociological, or institutional vantage points using qualitative or quantitative methods.

The science, environment, and risk area constitutes one of the Department's core strengths; applicants whose work contributes to other core strengths in communication and information technology and in media studies are particularly encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to Dr. Bruce Lewenstein, Department of Communication, 321 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail Dr. Lewenstein or telephone 607.255.8310.

Communication and Information Technology: We seek a colleague to conduct research and to teach in the area of Communication and Information Technology, with an emphasis in one or more of the following: 1) Human-Computer Interaction, 2) Computer-Mediated Communication, 3) IT in organizations, and 4) Technology and Society. The communication and information technology area constitutes one of the Department's core strengths; applicants whose work contributes to other core strengths in media studies and in science, environment and risk are particularly encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to Dr. Jeff Hancock, Department of Communication, 320 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail [|Dr. Hancock] or telephone 607.255.4452.

Successful candidates for either position will have a Ph.D. in Communication or closely aligned field and have (or show promise of developing) a national and international reputation doing theory-based empirical research. We seek innovative scholars of social science who will develop a research program connected to college and university priorities in applied social science, information science, the new life sciences, environmental issues, and/or public outreach. In the Department of Communication we focus on a number of subfields including social psychology of communication; language and communication; science, risk, environment, and health communication; human-computer interaction; media communication and society; and organizational communication. Both positions will involve 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities; publishing in peer-reviewed literature in relevant fields is expected. In addition, successful candidates are expected to secure external research funding. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year, and advise students in the Department's B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Cornell offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Support for start-up research costs will be available. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2007 until candidates are selected. For more information about the Department of Communication, please visit our website: http://www.comm.cornell.edu

Application: Send letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, vita, official academic transcripts, writing sample, names and contact information of three references. Please also have each reference submit a letter of recommendation.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

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