FW: [Languse] Asst Prof, Syracuse U, LSI/Discourse Analysis

[David Boromisza]

Position announcement: Language and Social Interaction/Discourse Analysis, Syracuse University

The Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies at Syracuse University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the area of language and social interaction/discourse analysis at the level of assistant professor. Applicants should have a PhD in communication or a related field completed by August, 2012, and a strong record of, or potential for, outstanding teaching, research, and service. The department seeks a candidate with expertise in one or more approaches to discourse analysis (e.g., multimodal discourse analysis, interactional sociolinguistics, ethnography of communication, conversation analysis, critical discourse analysis).
The department encourages interdisciplinary research and has emerging connections across the university, including in the areas of health, collaborative design, conflict and collaboration, dialogue and citizenship, environmental communication, women's and gender studies, LGBT studies, and disability studies, among others.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of discourse analysis and language and social interaction, in addition to developing courses in area of specialty and being involved in MA thesis supervision.

For the full job ad and detailed application instructions, please see www.sujobopps.com. We will begin reviewing applications December 1.

Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Employment Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty.
Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.

Please feel free to contact me with questions, Cynthia

Cynthia Gordon
Assistant Professor
Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies Syracuse University cygordon at syr.edu

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