The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (UAP) at Virginia Tech seeks to fill a tenure-track position in August 2000 at the assistant or associate professor level. The department will hire an individual with research and teaching interests in public policy generally but who also has special expertise in at least one of two areas: (1) policy, management, planning, or social aspects of information technology or 2) urban social policy. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and demonstrate achievement or potential for excellence in research and teaching. The department is committed to excellence in research, teaching and outreach in its professional programs in planning, public policy, and public and non-profit management. For its interdisciplinary and collaborative academic efforts, the university recognized UAP as an Exemplary Department in 1998. UAP is also a member of the School of Public and International Affairs on campus. Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Application review will begin December 6, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct an application letter that specifies areas of interest and expertise, including a curriculum vita and a list of four references with addresses and telephone numbers to: Dr. James Bohland, Director, School of Public and International Affairs, Dept. of Urban Affairs and Planning, 108 Architecture Annex, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA 24061. Telephone (540) 231-5517; FAX (540) 231-3367, [log in to unmask] Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Dr. Bohland at the above address and phone number, or at the Virginia Tech Relay Service number, 1-800-828-1120 by the application deadline. For information on the Department see http://www.uap.vt.edu or for the School see http://www.spia.vt.edu James Bohland, Ph.D Director School of Public and International Affairs Professor, Urban Affairs and Planning 108 Arch Annex Virginia Tech Blacksburg VA 24061 Phone (540) 231-5517 or (540) 231-2242 FAX (540) 231-3367 email: [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%