DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST The Department of Communication of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for three tenure-track positions. Position One: Film Studies (Assistant Professor). A scholar of North American cinema, preferably trained with a Cultural Studies perspective, whose research addresses historical or contemporary audiences or production practices. A focus on race, class, or generation and experience with multiple research methods are desirable. Position Two: Media Effects/Political Communication (Assistant Professor). Empirical research on media effects in political communication or journalism studies. Specific focus could include news and public opinion, agenda setting, effects of campaign coverage, or media and the public sphere. Expertise in quantitative research required. Position Three: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Public Policy (Assistant or Associate Professor). Research focus could include qualitative or quantitative approaches to ICT uses or impacts in local and transnational contexts, or investigation of ICTs in relation to identity, social equality, the public sphere, or political formation. ICT practices examined may cover computer-mediated communication, on-line communities, text messaging, blogging, or other developments in digital media. The appointment will be in Communication and the Center for Public Policy and Administration (as part of a new College initiative in Science, Technology, and Society) with the tenure line in the Department of Communication and teaching duties in both units. Grant-seeking and participation in the University's Information Technology program are expected. For each position duties will include maintaining an active research program and supervising students at B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels. Completed Ph.D. by September 1, 2006 appointment is required. Salary is competitive, and each position is contingent upon funding. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2005, and will continue until each position is filled. Direct three letters of reference and send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and an article-length example of research to: Michael Morgan, Chair Department of Communication Machmer Hall 240 Hicks Way University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003-9278. Go to www.umass.edu for information on UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; applications from women and members of minority communities are strongly encouraged. ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html