Could you post the following job description? Thanks. Joanne Morreale Position: Chair, Department of Communication Studies Institution: Northeastern University Location: Massachusetts CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES. Northeastern University, an urban institution located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, invites nominations and applications for the position of Chairperson of its Department of Communication Studies. The position will begin July 1, 2000. The Department of Communication Studies is one of the largest majors in the College of Arts and Sciences. It currently consists of 10 full-time faculty who apply humanistic, critical-cultural approaches in the areas of media studies, interpersonal and organizational communication, and rhetorical theory and criticism. We are seeking a dynamic individual with vision and leadership skills to help shape the direction of the department, facilitate faculty development and curriculum innovation, effectively represent the department's interests, and enhance the department's position within the college, the University, and the greater Boston community. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to shared governance and decision-making, teaching and research excellence, and student-centered, practice-oriented education. The candidate will have experience in or a demonstrated commitment to achieving and maintaining diversity in higher education. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Communication Studies or related field, a record of excellence that would warrant tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, and demonstrated administrative experience. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2000, or until a suitable candidate is found. Send letter of application, full curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three references to: Professor Joanne Morreale, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communication Studies 101 Lake Hall, Northeastern University 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115. For further information about the Department of Communication Studies, see our website at www. dac.neu.edu/comstudies/. ---- For past messages, visit the Screen-L Archives: http://bama.ua.edu/archives/screen-l.html