job ad--computer-mediated communication

[Carol Chapelle]

Applied Linguistics and Communication Studies.  The Linguistics 
Program at Iowa State University invites applications for a 
tenure-track Assistant Professor in Linguistics and Communications 
Studies.  We are particularly interested in applicants who specialize 
in the use of linguistic analysis for the study of computer-mediated 
communication.  The successful applicant must have a strong interest 
in and ability to teach one course (two sections per year) in the 
Interdisciplinary Communication Studies program such as 
computer-mediated communication, multi-modal communication, language 
thought and action (pragmatics), or cross-cultural 
communication.  The successful applicant will participate in the 
undergraduate program in Linguistics, the MA program in Teaching 
English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics and the Ph.D. 
program in Applied Linguistics & Technology.  The appointment will 
begin August, 2008.

Successful candidates are expected to have a record of publications 
in high-quality refereed journals and show evidence of teaching 
proficiency. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a 
highly productive program of research with potential to secure 
extramural funding. The position includes a research-friendly 
teaching load. The salary is competitive and start-up funds are available.

Iowa State University, one of the nation's leading land grant 
institutions, is located in Ames, Iowa, a community of 50,000 ranked 
nationally for its exceptional quality of life 
(<http://www.visitames.com/>www.visitames.com).   One of the top 50 
public universities according to U.S. News and World Report, Iowa 
State University attracts students from all over the world.

Review of applications will begin February 1 and continue until the 
position is filled. Candidates should send their vita, a cover letter 
describing their research and teaching interests, relevant 
(p)reprints, and three letters of reference to: Lori Wildeman 
(<mailto:Lwild at iastate.edu>Lwild at iastate.edu), Linguistics/Comm 
Search Committee, Department of Psychology, W112 Lagomarcino Hall, 
Iowa State Unversity, Ames, IA 50011-3180. For additional information 
about the position, contact Carol Chapelle 
(<mailto:carolc at iastate.edu>carolc at iastate.edu). Iowa State is an 
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For information about 
the Linguistics Program, please visit the web site 
<http://www.iastate.edu/~apling/Lingprog.html>http://www.iastate.edu/~apling/Lingprog.html 
For more information about the Interdisciplinary Communication 
Studies program, please visit the web site 
<http://www.las.iastate.edu/commstudies/home.shtml>http://www.las.iastate.edu/commstudies/home.shtml

12/11/07


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