job ad--computer-mediated communication

[Harold Schiffman]

 Forwarded From edling at lists.sis.utsa.edu



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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 Harold F. Schiffman

Professor Emeritus of
 Dravidian Linguistics and Culture
Dept. of South Asia Studies
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305

Phone:  (215) 898-7475
Fax:  (215) 573-2138

Email:  haroldfs at gmail.com
http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/

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