26.4203, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Northwestern University

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Subject: 26.4203, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Northwestern University

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Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 12:37:43
From:  Ike [ComputationFacultySearch2015 at northwestern.edu]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Asst/Assoc Professor, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA

University or Organization: Northwestern University 
Department: Communication Studies
Job Location: Illinois, USA 
Web Address: https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/departments/communicationstudies/programs.php
Job Title: Open Rank in Computation and Communication
Job Rank: Asst/Assoc Professor

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Description:

Northwestern University
Department of Communication Studies 

Computation and Communication (Search No. 26439)

The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University seeks to hire faculty in the area of Computation and Communication. The appointments will begin on September 1, 2016. The successful candidates will be expected to develop a strong program of scholarly research; contribute directly to undergraduate and graduate instruction in the department; and perform service. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Department of Communication Studies supports a popular undergraduate major, and graduate programs in Media, Technology, and Society, and Rhetoric and Public Culture, as well as an interdisciplinary graduate program in Technology and Social Behavior (https://www.communication.northwestern.edu/departments/communicationstudies/programs.php). Through special resources for research support and scholarly event programming, the department is able to offer rich opportunities for scholarly development. School of Communication faculty also can have opportunities during their career at Northwestern to teach and conduct research at the Northwestern University campus in Doha, Qatar. 

Assistant or Associate Professor Position for candidates with an interest in computation and communication. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas of human-computer interaction, social computing, social media, collective intelligence, crowdsourcing, and online collaboration. In addition, we are interested in candidates who will complement the department’s existing interdisciplinary ties in areas of computation, social behavior, technology, and design. In addition to general research, teaching and service expectations stated above, the successful candidate will also be expected to develop a strong program of scholarly and innovative research with potential to attract external funding. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application, CV, publication samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to Pro
 fessor Darren Gergle, at the application email address below. Search Chair: Darren Gergle, Department of Communication Studies, Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208, USA. 

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

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States

Application Deadline: 01-Nov-2015 (Open until filled)

Email Address for Applications: ComputationFacultySearch2015 at northwestern.edu 
Contact Information
	Ike 
	Email: ComputationFacultySearch2015 at northwestern.edu 

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