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The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Health Communications and Cancer faculty positions

The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks junior, mid-career and senior level candidates for tenure-track faculty positions in cancer-related health communication. This broad-based recruitment seeks outstanding researchers in areas, including but not limited to: new media, message development, medical decision making, cancer survivorship and health disparities. The positions are supported in part by the University Cancer Research Fund, which this year provides $40 million for cancer research at UNC Chapel Hill. Applicants should have a strong record of recent accomplishments as post-doctoral fellows, or sustained productivity as established faculty members, and a clear commitment to cancer research. Successful candidates would become members of the Cancer Center and have primary appointments in the UNC School of Public Health or in other departments across the University. Appointment and rank in an academic department will be determined by the applicant's qualifications. Dr. Marci Campbell, UNC Lineberger Program Leader in Cancer Prevention and Control, chairs the search committee.

Applicants must submit curriculum vitae, a description of research plans, and names of three references through the UNC Chapel Hill's web-based system at UNC's HR website. Follow the links to EPA Faculty open positions and then use Recruitment ID 1001020 in the Keyword Search to find the position. Click Apply Now or Apply for this Position links. Please note that application may first require registration in the system and then application. PDF documents are preferred.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Supported by the University Cancer Research Fund

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The University of Iowa, College of Public Health

Head, Department of Community and Behavioral Health

The University Of Iowa College Of Public Health seeks a dedicated and experienced leader for the Head of the Department of Community and Behavioral Health. The Department Head serves as the departmental executive officer and reports directly to the Dean of the College. The successful candidate will facilitate the growing national reputation of the Department in research, service, and teaching, and will work closely with other academic units and state and community partners to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. It is presumed that the new Head will be appointed at the level of Professor with Tenure.

The College of Public Health, established in 1999, has grown to include 82 full-time faculty positions and over 425 graduate students. The annual revenues in FY07 were more than $60 million, of which $45 million was from external research funding. The College of Public Health has five departments; Community and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Management and Policy, and Occupational and Environmental Health. Dr. Susan Curry, an internationally recognized public health researcher and inspiring academic leader, joined the College as Dean in August, 2008. The College has a very successful fundraising campaign underway and will complete a new, state-of-the-art college building in fall, 2010. The College offers a collaborative, high-energy culture, and engages with many academic, government, and community partners.

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health was the only new Department created with the establishment of the new College of Public Health in 1999. As the newest Department, CBH has 11 primary faculty, 52 students, and $4.2 million in research funding. The Department excels in research and teaching in the areas of smoking cessation and prevention, alcohol/drug abuse and dependence, health communication, mental health, community development and empowerment, injury prevention, obesity, public health program evaluations, and youth risk behaviors. The Department excels in developing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence-based practices including community-level interventions. In addition to our degrees in community and behavioral health (MPH, MS, and PhD), CBH offers graduate degree subtracts in health communication, maternal, child, and family health, nutrition and exercise, addiction studies, and occupational injury prevention research. The department currently houses four research centers: the CDC funded Prevention Research Center, the SAMHSA funded Prairieland Addiction Technology Transfer Center, the Iowa Tobacco Research Center, and the Center for Health Communication and Social Marketing.

Candidates for head of the Department of Community and Behavioral Health must have a PhD, DrPH, or an MD (with an MPH preferred), and at least 5 years of academic experience in a community health and/or behavioral/social science discipline relevant to public health. A record of research productivity, including extramural funding, and teaching experience are required. The candidate must demonstrate leadership and administrative ability, evidence of collaborative efforts in teaching and/or research, and a record of community service. The candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and a commitment to promoting a diverse environment.

The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply electronically for Requisition # 55921 at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty. Inquiries regarding the position can be made to Dr. Corinne Peek-Asa, Chair of the Search Committee, by phone: 319-335-4894 or email: Corinne-peek-asa@uiowa.edu The search committee will continue to screen applicants until the position is filled. Nominations and applications should include a letter outlining interest and relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and three references (to be contacted only with permission).

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Washington State University
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION
(Strategic Communication)
Search # 5098
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Washington State University

Description of Position: The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a full time, 9-month academic year, tenure-track communication faculty at the assistant professor rank. Appointment begins August 16, 2009. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in persuasion and strategic communication campaigns, conducting a successful program of research, and service to the College and University. Preference will be given to candidates whose research addresses social issues and social problems. The successful candidate also will be expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have earned a Ph.D. or be ABD for the Ph.D. in communication or a related area before the date of hire, have evidence of ability to teach, and evidence of ability to develop a research develop a research program consistent with one or more of the Murrow College’s graduate areas of emphasis.

The Murrow College is hiring a total of seven faculty positions, with preference given to candidates committed to Edward R. Murrow’s legacy of integrity, innovation and courage, and who demonstrate one or more of the following:

- A focus on digital media

- Professional focus across multiple media platforms

- Research program employing psychophysiological methods

- Ability to teach a quantitative doctoral methods course

- A critical approach towards media analysis

- A record of success or demonstrated potential in securing extramural funding

- A professional focus in international journalism

- A research program focused on issues of social justice

- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the media and gender and/or the media and stereotypes

- Demonstrated ability to teach a course focused on the legacy of Edward R. Murrow and/or a survey course covering the fields of communication.

College: The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication includes programs in advertising, broadcasting, communication studies, journalism, and public relations at the undergraduate level. A strong internship program and support from professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest augment classroom instruction. Master’s and doctoral programs focus on two broad areas: Media, Health & Social Issues and Organizations, Culture & Communication. The College enjoys state-of-the-art teaching, research and production facilities in a new building that opened in January of 2004. Washington State University, a member of the Pacific 10 conference, is among the 95 research universities nationwide with a Carnegie classification of “very high research activity.” We are a land-grant institution with an enrollment of 18,000 students. The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is the newest college at Washington State University, having been elevated to college status on July 1, 2008, with a significant infusion of resources representing the University’s commitment to increase the College’s impact as a signature program for the University and the state of Washington. Washington State University has 105 undergraduate programs and more than 70 Master’s and 46 Doctoral programs offered through ten colleges and the Graduate School.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please send a letter of application indicating whether application is for assistant or advanced assistant level appointment, a resume or vita, and contact information for five references, to Erica Austin, Dean, The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University, Search # 5098 P.O. Box 642520 Pullman, WA, 99164-2520. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008.

http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/employment/FAPvacancies.aspx?id=2499  

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR. MEMBERS OF ETHNIC MINORITIES, WOMEN, VIETNAM-ERA OR DISABLED VETERANS, PERSONS OF DISABILITY, AND/OR PERSONS THE AGE OF 40 AND OVER ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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The Department of Communication at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure/tenure track professor with specific research interests in Health Communication. Research interest in risk, communication, health and social marketing, patient/provider communication, health promotion, health information, health education, public health and/or community outreach are strongly desired. The successful candidate will work with the School of Nursing and the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences in interdisciplinary initiatives in the area of Health Communication.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. and an active program of scholarship and service as well as a strong record of teaching, and interest in both undergraduate and graduate (M.A. & Ph.D.) education. The successful candidates should also demonstrate an interest in securing external funding and in working with research teams. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work with researchers and students from across the university. For further information about the Department of Communication at WSU, please see

http://www.comm.wayne.edu  

Applications are made through the WSU Online Hiring System at http://jobs.wayne.edu referring to posting number F94883. Applications should include: letter of application, curriculum vita and names and contact information for three references. A statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and samples of professional/ academic writing may be forwarded to:

Dr. Loraleigh Keashly
Health Communication Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication
585 Manoogian Hall
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 577-3221
ad8889@wayne.edu  

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2008, and will continue until the positions are filled. WSU faculty will be available to meet with interested candidates for this position at the National Communication Association Convention. Additional information is available at: http://www.comm.wayne.edu . The Department of Communication is committed to building a diverse faculty and educating a diverse student population. We encourage candidates who can serve well in a dynamic, multicultural urban environment.

Wayne State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION: The Department offers programs leading to the BA, MA, and PhD in Communication with majors in communication, speech communication, communication education, media arts and studies, film studies, journalism, public relations, dispute resolution, and communication studies. The faculty comprises 24 full-time and 30 part-time members who serve a student body of approximately 600 undergraduates and 175 graduate students. The Department’s facilities include specialized student computer labs, oral communication labs, broadcast-quality video studios, and digital video editing suites. Students in the Department participate in professional internships with nationally affiliated broadcast media, national advertising and public relations firms, and major daily newspapers. In addition, Wayne State’s nationally ranked and recognized Forensics program is housed the Department.

THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY: The Department of Communication is one of five departments in the College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts; the other constituent units are the Departments of Art and Art History, Dance, Music, and Theatre. The College’s faculty offers degrees ranging from the BA and various undergraduate professional degrees through MA, M,us, and MFA degrees to PhD programs in both Communication and Theatre. Wayne State University is a research extensive, urban institution enrolling more than 34,000 students in 350 undergraduate and graduate programs offered through the university’s 11 schools and colleges. The campus in located in Detroit’s Midtown Cultural Center, and recent construction on the campus includes three new undergraduate dormitories. State of the art fitness center, and the University Bookstore and Welcome Center.

Wayne State’s neighbors in the Midtown Cultural Center include the Detroit Public Library, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Science Center, Charles Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and Michigan Opera Theatre. The nearby New Center and Downtown areas are also home to active theatres, galleries, professional sports stadiums, and entertainment venues ranging from Hard Rock Café to Detroit Artist Market and the Fox and Fisher Theatres.

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The University of Arkansas Department of Communication is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor with research interests in organizational, small group, and/or interpersonal communication. While not necessary, additional expertise in health communication will be considered a plus.

The Department is seeking a scholar who will engage students and colleagues while producing a challenging research program. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Communication and be able to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in their interest area as well as courses in research methods and communication theory. Scholars with a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches are welcome to apply.

The University of Arkansas is the flagship, land-grant institution in our state. Our residential campus is located in one of the five fastest growing areas in the U.S. Half a million people reside in a metro area containing an extensive medical community and the international headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies.

Ours is one of 19 departments in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. We offer courses in three primary areas: Interpersonal/Small Group/Organizational Communication, Mass Communication, and Public Communication. We currently serve approximately 350 B.A. and 40 M.A. students. Faculty members are expected to publish regularly, teach required courses as well as those in their specialty areas, engage in service activities, and advise both graduate and undergraduate majors. Professors in our department typically teach two classes per semester.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, college transcripts, writing samples, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of reference to Myria Allen, PhD, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, 417 Kimpel Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, myria@uark.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2008. Completed applications received by November 1, 2008, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

In order to enhance educational diversity, the University of Arkansas and the Department of Communication seek to include and integrate individuals from varied backgrounds and with varied characteristics such as those defined by race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and intellectual perspective.

The University of Arkansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants are subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

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Kutztown University

Deryl Johnson, johnson@kutztown.edu

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 10,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

The Department of Speech Communication & Theatre at Kutztown University announces four tenure track, Speech Communication faculty positions, to begin August 2009. ABD in Communication or related fields with awarding of terminal degree within one year of hire required, Doctoral degree preferred. At least three years of classroom teaching experience, and completion of successful interview and teaching demonstration. Earned terminal degree before starting date required for appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, three current letters of recommendation (one must speak to teaching ability), vita and a letter that specifically addresses which position the applicant is applying for must be submitted to the search committee. A complete packet of materials must be received before the committee can review the application.

Position Requirements:

Health Communication: Experience and/or graduate coursework to teach our basic course in Health Communication, the ability to teach the basic public speaking course, and courses in our core.

All positions include advising students, appropriate scholarly activity and service, and the ability to work successfully with colleagues.

Preferred: Teaching experience in the areas listed above, work with diverse populations, evidence of service and scholarship in the discipline, or relevant experience in professional settings, and experience and/or graduate coursework in the area of Communication Theory.

Submit to: Communication Studies, (indicate for which position you are applying: Health Communication, Mass Communication, Interpersonal Communication, and/or Organizational Communication), Dept. of Speech Communication & Theatre, Kutztown University, P.O. Box 730, Kutztown, PA 19530. E-mail: speech@kutztown.edu. Fax: 484-646-4180. Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, 2008, and continue until appropriate candidates are hired. Visit us at www.kutztown.edu/acad/spe_the. Applicants may apply for more than one position, but must include an additional letter of interest.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education.

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Coastal Carolina University

Steve Madden, madden@coastal.edu <mailto:madden@coastal.edu>

The Department of Communication at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Communication to join our growing department as a specialist in Health Communication. The department seeks an experienced teacher with broad training to develop and teach both advanced and foundation courses in our major. Teaching assignments may include evening/weekend courses and courses taught at off-campus sites. Position begins August 16, 2009.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Communication or Mass Communication, a record that suggests scholarly promise, and a demonstrated interest in institutional service. Candidates with secondary expertise in media studies, organizational and/or intercultural communication are particularly desirable.

There are approximately 300 majors in the Communication B.A. plus an additional 50 minors in Journalism. The Department of Communication is one of Coastal's newest and fastest growing programs. Our goals include teaching, research, and the integration of leading edge ideas, technologies, and developments within the field.

Coastal Carolina University is a public mid-sized, comprehensive liberal arts-oriented institution. Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort Myrtle Beach, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation. It has an enrollment of 8,400 students and is expected to have continued growth for the next several years. Coastal Carolina University is a part of the South Carolina system of public education and has close ties with its founders, the Horry County Higher Education Commission.

Candidates should submit a letter of application (outlining interest in the position, qualifications, and approach to teaching), a current CV, a list of five references, and transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable at this time) electronically at: http://jobs.coastal.edu  http://webmail.natcom.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://jobs.coastal.edu . To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by December 1st, 2008. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. CCU is an EO/AA employer.

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University at Albany

Deborah A. Bourassa, dab59@albany.edu  Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Communication Job Description:

The Department of Communication at the University at Albany is seeking applications for a faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to conduct original research and teach courses in an area that supports the Department's strengths in health communication, organizational communication, interpersonal/intercultural communication, and/or communication technology.

The Department offers specializations in political, organizational, and interpersonal/intercultural communication and is developing specializations in health communication and communication and technology. We award BA and MA degrees, participate in an interdisciplinary doctoral program, and are in the final stages of seeking approval for a doctoral program in communication.

Requirements:

Successful applicants will have a Ph.D., or expect to receive one by September 2009, from a university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization, and will provide evidence of teaching experience and potential for significant scholarship. Applicants should share a commitment to the University's strategic values for engaged learning and societal responsibility, and to its goals for increasing levels of external funding. Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population.

Additional Information:

Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications; duties begin in Fall 2009.

Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a letter of application, CV and contact information for three references. In addition, please address, in your cover letter, all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications. For further information about the position or for assistance in uploading application materials, please contact: Teresa M. Harrison, Chair; Department of Communication, SS 340; University at Albany; Albany, NY 12222. Phone: 518-442-4883. Fax: 518-442-3884, email: Harrison@albany.edu . A review of CV's will start on October 20, 2008 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Please apply online at http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=11041

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Rochester Institute of Technology

David Neumann, drn@mail.rit.edu <mailto:drn@mail.rit.edu> Rochester Institute of Technology William A. Kern Professor in Communications The Department of Communication at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications and seeks nominations for the William A. Kern Professor in Communications, an endowed professorship, beginning 1 September 2009.

This is a senior-level appointment for a negotiable 2-5 year term with the possibility of renewal for a second term. The Kern Professor will bring exceptional experience and a national presence to the Department and campus. The Kern Professor is expected to enhance the national prominence of the Department and its students through such activities as: sponsorship of high-profile conferences and colloquia, writing and receiving research grants, and enhancing and expanding the Department's curricular and research profiles. The Kern Professor teaches three communication courses a year.

Among the Department's current curricular and research interests are digital media, advertising and media campaigns, visual communication, health communication, technical communication, journalism and media economics. The Department offers three degrees (a BS in Professional & Technical Communication, a BS in Advertising & Public Relations and an MS in Communication & Media Technologies) serving 250 majors. The Department also serves all RIT students with minors in communication and in journalism as well as offers communication courses that meet general education requirements.

Qualifications include excellent teaching abilities, an appropriate terminal degree, and a record of published research and/or professional experience. We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

By 15 December 2008, apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu, using the job IRC number: IRC25013. Please upload a letter of application, c.v., names and contact information for three references, and a brief, preliminary statement of a 2-5 year plan of work. Contact Professor David Neumann for more information (drn@mail.rit.edu  or 585-475-2452). Interviews and informational opportunities at NCA in San Diego.

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's inaugural "Great Colleges to Work For" list, cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. Rochester is ranked 7th among the "10 Best Cities to Raise a Family" by Child Magazine, 2003, and 8th among 200 metro areas in childcare for "Best Cities for Women 2002" by Ladies Home Journal. In the 2007 "Best Places to Live in America" by Places Rated Almanac, Rochester ranked 6th out of 379 metropolitan areas.

The Department of Communication Studies at the University Of Texas At Austin invites applications for a senior faculty member (senior associate or full professor) to teach and conduct research on topics broadly related to interpersonal issues involved in health communication. The appointment will begin in August, 2009. The position requires a Ph.D., a record of scholarly publications and teaching experience. Applicants should be interested in doing field-based or experimental studies in areas such as adherence and more broadly influence in health-related contexts, health promotions, social support, coping, clinical decision-making, relational issues associated with health, conflict-related health issues, and doctor-patient communication. Applicants for this position should have a record of securing and completing funded research. In addition to teaching graduate seminars, the ability to teach large undergraduate lecture classes on health communication-related topics will be a plus. Applications should include curriculum vitae, copies of selected publications, and three letters of recommendation. Materials should be sent to John Daly, Search Committee Chair, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Communication Studies, 1 University Station A1105, Austin, TX 78712. The committee will begin considering candidates on September 1, 2008, and continue until a candidate is chosen. The College of Communication is committed to achieving diversity in its faculty, students, and curriculum, and it welcomes applicants who can help achieve these objectives. Barry Brummett, brummett@mail.utexas.edu  

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Texas A&M University

Department of Communication

Sandra Maldonado, sandra-m@tamu.edu  

2 Positions in Health Communication

The Department of Communication at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Health Communication at the assistant or associate professor rank, starting September 1, 2009. Scholars with a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches are welcome to apply. One position will emphasize interpersonal communication processes in health-related contexts, while the other will emphasize issues pertinent to public health communication. Potential areas of study include, but are not limited to, health disparities, patient outcomes, social support, cultural influences, developmental and international health, and community-oriented initiatives. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Communication or a Ph.D. in Public Health or other related disciplines, with a sound academic background in health communication. Preferred applicants will have a demonstrated record of strong scholarly publication and successful teaching.

These new positions will augment our nationally-ranked program in health communication and complement existing departmental strengths in media, rhetorical, and organizational studies. In a unique and forward-thinking period of growth for this department, incoming faculty in health communication will be joining with other new hires in all concentrations within the department.

Review of applicants will begin no later than November 1, 2008. For full consideration, applicants should mail (e-mail not accepted) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, writing sample, and three letters of recommendation to. :

Barbara F. Sharf, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Communication
Texas A&M University
TAMU 4234
College Station, TX 77843-4234
Contact Dr. Sharf at bsharf@tamu.edu or (979) 845-0625.

The department offers the Ph.D., M.A., and B.A degrees. It has 20 tenure-track faculty members, 60 graduate students, and 1000 undergraduate majors. With an enrollment of over 45,000 students, Texas A&M is the fourth largest university in the United States. It ranks among the highest nationally in number of national merit scholars, total research expenditures, and total endowment funds. Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is deeply committed to diversity, and responds to the needs of dual-career couples.

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The Department of Human Communication Studies at California State University, Fullerton, invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Communication beginning August 2009. The applicant will assist in developing new curriculum and participate actively in the recruitment of new majors. He/she must be willing to exhibit leadership on department, college, and university level committees, participate in faculty governance, and provide academic advisement.

Qualifications for the position include:

* Doctorate in communication studies or its equivalent (ABDs considered).

* The successful applicant will have a primary interest in health communication (physician/ patient communication, social support, and conflict related health issues), quantitative and qualitative methods, or other area(s) of specialization consistent with the department's needs.

* Must demonstrate excellence or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, curriculum development, and scholarly activity.

* Ability to interact effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues is required.

Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available and includes health/vision/dental plans, spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, a new affordable housing program, and a defined-benefit retirement through the state system, along with optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/Faculty_Unit_3.pdf  

Applicants should send letter of application indicating areas of expertise, current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching performance, including but not limited to student ratings of instruction, and at least three letters of recommendation to: John Reinard, Chair, Department of Human Communication Studies, California State University, Fullerton, P.O. Box 6868, Fullerton, CA 92834-6868.

Application review begins November 17, 2008 and continues until the position is filled. John Reinard, jreinard@fullerton.edu   

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The University of Houston Downtown seeks two Assistant Professors of Communication Studies to join a rapidly growing program offering a B.A. in Communication Studies with developing concentrations in Interpersonal Communication, Corporate Communication, and Rhetorical/Public Communication. We are looking for one specialist each in the areas of Public Relations and Health Communication to begin Fall 2009. The successful candidate will be expected to:

1. Help develop his/her respective concentration.

2. Teach a range of undergraduate communication courses, including such courses as

Introduction to Communication, Public Speaking, Communication Theory,

Research in Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Mass Media.

3. Sustain an active research agenda in his/her area of interest.

4. Display an ongoing commitment to committee work and community involvement.

A Ph.D. in Communication is required, although ABDs will be considered for a one-year terminal appointment as an Instructor, with conversion to tenure track Assistant Professor if all requirements for the Ph.D. have been successfully completed by December 2009.

Send cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching portfolio, and a list of three references to: Dr. Susan J. Baker, Chair, Department of Arts and Humanities, Suite 1009S, University of Houston-Downtown, One Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. Candidates also need to apply online at the following link:

https://jobs.uhd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1156454568299  . Review of materials will begin October 15, 2008, with preliminary interviews taking place at the National Communication Association Annual Conference in San Diego in November 2008 and continuing on campus until the positions are filled. UHD is an EEO/AA employer. Employment eligibility verification is requested prior to interviews. Susan Baker, bakers@uhd.edu   

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Ohio University Lancaster

Applicants must have an earned doctorate, a strong record of teaching and scholarship in the areas of health communication and/or organizational communication, demonstrated ability to conduct advising, and willingness to conduct service and outreach with university and local communities. Experience with teaching using distance education methods is beneficial. ABDs will be considered with an accompanying letter from the doctoral committee advisor confirming anticipated completion of the degree by September 1, 2009.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach a minimum of 12 hours per quarter in a variety of courses in health communication, communication theory, organizational communication and/or interpersonal communication. Additional teaching is expected in one or more of the following: research methods, small group communication, intercultural communication, interviewing, rhetoric, communication campaigns, and public speaking. Opportunity to teach courses on special topics in a specialized area of study is occasionally available. Applicant will have the opportunity to teach and advise graduate students in a master's program which will begin in Fall 2009.

The position is available September 1, 2009. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience for the tenure-track position, which expect professional development and scholarly activities. This is a nine-month academic year contract with summer teaching possibilities.

Applicants must complete an application at www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=54809 and either attach with the online application or submit by mail a curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, student evaluations, sample course syllabi and relevant supporting material to:

Ms. Carolyn Bateson
Ohio University Lancaster
1570 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130

Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, apply by November 1, 2008.

Ohio University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

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High Point University

Wilfred Tremblay, wtremblay@highpoint.edu

Pending final administrative approval, The Nido Qubein School of Communication at High Point University is searching for two graduate coordinators and for five additional energetic faculty members. Positions will begin August 2009.

1. Graduate Program Coordinator: Creative Media Industries. The successful applicant will direct new MA and MFA programs in interactive media and teach and research in the field. Candidates must have a strong foundation in the interactive media and gaming industries. Demonstrable hands-on expertise in related software is expected. (Minimum credentials: Ph.D./MFA and 10 years of higher education experience.

2. Graduate Program Coordinator: Strategic Communication (Health Communication). In addition to teaching and researching in the field, the successful applicant will direct a new professional MA program in Strategic Communication with emphases in health communication, public relations and possibly political communication. Academic and professional experience in health communication is expected. (Minimum credentials: Ph.D. in Health Communication or closely related field and 10 years of academic and/or professional health communication experience.)

3. New Media. Candidates must be prepared to teach HTML and a variety of cross-platform media software packages including, but not limited to: PhotoShop, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premier, Dreamweaver, ProTools, Final Cut Pro, Avid and Flash. (Minimum credentials: MA/Ph.D. preferred.)

4. Media Production. Candidates will teach basic and advanced audio and video production courses. Individuals with professional multi-track audio recording experience will be given preference. The successful applicant must have recent professional experience from the broadcast, corporate/industrial, and/or recording industries. Fluency in current software is expected. Candidates may also be asked to advise the campus radio station. Teaching in our new graduate program is possible. (Minimum credentials: MA/Ph.D. preferred)

5. Journalism. Candidates must have recent broadcast journalism experience. Individuals with hands-on experience in sports journalism will be given preference. Understanding of journalistic ethics is required as is willingness to participate in a converged journalism curriculum. Teaching in our new graduate program is possible. (Minimum credentials: MA/Ph.D. preferred).

6. Strategic Communication (Public Relations/Advertising). Candidates must demonstrate exceptional media-related graphic design skills. Experience in the public relations/advertising industry is expected as is fluency in related software. Candidates must be prepared to teach in a new graduate program. (Minimum credentials: MA/Ph.D. preferred)

7. Speech/Organizational Communication. Candidates will teach courses in Organizational Communication, Human Communication, and Interpersonal Communication as well as other speech related areas. Candidates must also be prepared to teach in our new graduate program. Candidates with strength in quantitative research will be given preference. (Minimum credentials: Ph.D./ABD accepted.)

Credential review begins September 29, 2008 and continues until the positions are filled. Finalists for all positions will be asked to submit a portfolio of their professional/academic work. Academic rank for each position will depend on candidate's credentials and experience.

In December 2008 The Nido Qubein School of Communication, a dynamic community of teachers and scholars, will be moving into a new 60,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility featuring a game development studio, two HDTV studios, a multi-track recording studio, editing labs, a radio station and sufficient lab space to meet our goal of being an exemplar for Twenty-first Century liberal arts communication programs. Faculty at the Qubein School is expected to participate in related national organizations and to produce refereed scholarship/creative work. High Point University, located in the beautiful North Carolina Piedmont Triad, is committed to excellence and diversity.

Please send current CV, official transcripts, and contact information for three references, both hard copy AND electronic, to:

Dr. Wilfred Tremblay, (wtremblay@highpoint.edu), Director
The Nido Qubein School of Communication
Box 3111
833 Montlieu Avenue
High Point, NC 27262-3598

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The Ohio State University

The School of Communication is searching for one colleague (assistant or tenured associate professor) in health communication. The Ohio State University is well-positioned to offer a leading program in health communication, with strong ties to the School of Public Health, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Medical Center on campus. We seek colleagues who share a commitment to making an impact on public health and on the discipline of communication.

The School is committed to empirical, social-scientific research on communication processes, either basic or applied. Our goal is to develop a communication program reflecting a unique and distinct vision driven by intellectual curiosity and vigor.

All candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in communication or related social science, or have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to the start of fall quarter, 2009. Candidates for associate professor positions must have both strong research records reflecting theoretically-driven interests and an international reputation for interesting, high-quality research. Grant experience is also highly desirable for tenured applicants.

To Apply: The deadline for full consideration is September 15, 2008. In your cover letter, please specify the position and rank for which you would like to be considered. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vita, samples of research, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Please send application information to: Daniel G. McDonald, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, The Ohio State University, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall,

Columbus, OH 43210

Informal queries or electronic applications via email are also welcome: jobs.comm@osu.edu

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam-era and disabled veterans, and other individuals with disabilities. Columbus was recently rated by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for African-Americans.

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Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts

Health Communication/Social Marketing Faculty

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Communication at Emerson College seeks to fill a full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in Health Communication/Social Marketing beginning in the 2009-10 academic year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or be in the process of completing a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a communication discipline, public health, or a related field. Industry experience is desirable.

Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in media strategies for health promotion, campaign planning and implementation, social marketing, and research methods to contribute to the health communication master's program (a collaboration between Emerson College and the Tufts University School of Medicine). Candidates for the Health Communication/Social Marketing position should also be able to teach undergraduate courses in at least one area of health communication, social influence, or a special topics course in the candidate’s area of expertise. Faculty members who teach in the health communication program typically receive a courtesy appointment on the faculty of the Department of Public Health and Family Medicine at the Tufts University School of Medicine. The appointment begins September 2009.

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, one representative example of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching excellence to

Dr. Tim Edgar (Search Committee Chair), Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Emerson College, 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. Review of applications will begin November 1 and continue until the position is filled.

Emerson College is the nation's only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts. The health communication program is one of the first programs of its kind in the country and is beginning its 15th year of existence. The College values campus multiculturalism as demonstrated by the diversity of its faculty, staff, student body, and constantly evolving curriculum. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Members of historically under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Emerson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.

Please visit our Emerson College faculty employment page to view the complete job description before applying:

http://www.emerson.edu/academic_affairs/faculty/Faculty-Employment.cfm  

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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION (formerly Speech Communication), UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor. Candidates for appointment should have or be near to completing the Ph.D. by the August 16, 2009, starting date. Salary level is contingent on qualifications and experience.

We seek outstanding candidates who specialize in any area of interpersonal communication, with interests such as communication of social support, self-disclosure, interpersonal communication in health care contexts, conflict management, communication and identity, interpersonal persuasion, developmental communication, relational communication, family communication, message production, technologically mediated social interaction, and/or communication competence.

Candidates must have or show clear promise of developing a distinguished record of undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. Successful candidates will join departmental colleagues with varied disciplinary backgrounds in an expanding unit of 31 graduate faculty. The department supports large undergraduate and master's programs as well as one of the nation's oldest and most distinguished doctoral programs. For information about us, visit www.communication.illinois.edu/  

To ensure full consideration, applications, including email address, must be received by November 1, 2008. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, samples of scholarly work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to the following address. Applicants also must have three letters of recommendation sent directly to: Barbara J. Wilson, Professor and Head; Department of Communication; University of Illinois; 244 Lincoln Hall, MC-456; 702 S. Wright St.; Urbana, IL 61801-3629. PHONE: (217) 333-2683. FAX: (217) 244-1598. EMAIL: bjwilson@illinois.edu  

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION

Assistant Professor of Communication

The School of Communication at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Division of Communication Management.

A Ph.D. in Communication or related degree is required. A social science/behavioral science background with an emphasis in health communication is required. Candidates must be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in health communication, and other courses including relational communication, conflict management, and/or research methods. Preference is given to candidates who can teach a wide variety of courses. Preferred candidates will also possess a record of scholarly productivity, experience in teaching, and effectiveness in teaching. Experience in grant-supported projects is a plus. Teaching load is two, four-credit courses per semester. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, vita, graduate transcript, and three signed letters of recommendation. PhD must be completed by July 1, 2009. Providing samples of scholarly work and teaching effectiveness is encouraged. All application materials should be sent to Dr. George B. Ray, Communication Management Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, 44115. Direct questions to Dr. Ray by e-mail (g.ray@csuohio.edu) or phone (216-687-5103). Screening of applicants will begin October 27, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. C.S.U. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Communication (related, equivalent degree considered)

2. social science/behavioral science background , health communication emphasis

3. ability to teach undergrad and grad. courses in health com.

4. ability to teach undergrad and grad courses in relational communication, conflict management, and/or research methods

5. Ph.D. must be completed by July 20, 2009

Preferred Qualifications

1. ability to teach a wide variety of courses

2. record of scholarly activity

3. experience in teaching

4. effectiveness in teaching

5. experience in grant-supported projects

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Boston University School of Public Health Faculty Position in Social and Behavioral Sciences The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invites applications at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to its faculty. The mission of the department stresses the study of social, cultural, environmental and behavioral factors, with particular focus on intervention strategies that influence the health of individuals and populations. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or other advanced degree in a discipline/interdisciplinary field related to the social sciences, an active research agenda, and record of independent funding activities or pursuits. This faculty member will contribute to teaching and training activities for the departmental MPH program and doctoral program, and will contribute to future development of other research, training, and mentoring programs.

Specialty areas could include a scholarly focus on 1) health disparities and/or 2) health communication and intervention. Other specialties will be considered. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty. Therefore, applicants from underrepresented demographic groups are encouraged to apply.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, and a statement addressing current and future research interests and teaching experiences to Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Boston University School of Public Health, 715 Albany Street, Crosstown Center 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02118.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women and minorities.

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Department of Communication Arts and Sciences The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Interpersonal Communication to begin in Fall of 2009.

We are hoping to hire, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, an individual capable of pursuing a sustained program of original research on interpersonal communication broadly defined. The ideal candidate would have a complementary interest in some other area of the field (e.g., medical interaction, family communication, culture, political communication, group communication). Interest in or experience with grants and funded research is desirable. Expertise in quantitative research is a necessity. Expertise in other research methodologies is desirable, but not required. In addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, duties include course development in the area of specialty, supervision of theses and dissertations, and involvement in other departmental activities. A Ph.D. is required for appointment to a tenure-track position, although applicants who are currently ABD will be considered.

To be considered for this position, candidates should submit (1) a formal letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae and other relevant professional credentials, (3) selected samples of scholarly work, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness and (5) three letters of recommendation. Send materials electronically to Robin Haynes at rjh3@psu.edu. Applications received by October 31, 2008, will be assured of full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.

For more information about the department and/or this job, see http://cas.la.psu.edu/ Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston seeks a social scientist specializing in Health Communication with an emphasis in health care delivery across interpersonal, group, multi-cultural, and/or organizational domains. Applicants must have a Ph.D for this tenure-track position. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a research agenda that intersects multiple content areas and be able to teach courses focusing on interpersonal and group communication in health care delivery (e.g., doctor-patient, support group, multi-cultural, catastrophic to chronic health conditions, and health literacy contexts). Applicants should be prepared to teach a 2-3 course load in these same areas. The candidate should have a strong theoretical and quantitative methodological grounding in communication. Successful applicants will be expected to actively publish, participate in external funding endeavors, as well as direct graduate theses. Demonstrated teaching excellence and research/publication ability are required. Salary is competitive. The successful candidate would begin in fall 2009 and will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses serving our ethnically-rich student body. Additional expertise in Persuasion (from a social influence perspective) and Research Methods is encouraged.

The University of Houston is the flagship campus of a system that enrolls 57,000 students in a vibrant city which has multi-national industry, commercial centers, a world-class Medical Center, a robust arts community, professional sports, and an entrepreneurial approach to new technologies, especially biotechnology. Houston also is a world capital for petroleum exploration.

The Valenti School currently has 1,600 majors and more than 100 graduate students; candidates may obtain additional information on the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication by visiting www.class.uh.edu/comm/.  In addition, the Valenti School prides itself for its role in working with a diverse student population. Our student majors are 44 percent Caucasian, 23 percent African-American, 21 percent Latino, 9 percent Asian-American and 3 percent international. The student body is predominately working-class with a median age of 27, and most students have full-time or part-time jobs.

Review of CV's will begin 10/01/08. Send CV, letter of application, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts to:

Beth Olson. Ph.D.
Director, Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
101 Communication Building
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3002
bolson@uh.edu  

The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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The Department of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Professor. The start date for this tenure-track position is September 1, 2009.

We seek candidates with expertise in mass media and public health education who have strong methodological skills in experimental design and intervention research. Candidates who focus on communicating health messages through traditional media channels (e.g., television, radio, print) as well as more cutting edge E-technologies ( e.g., web 2.0, cell phones, PDA, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply. The Department has several senior faculty members with an interest in health communications research that spans a wide range of health content areas. The successful candidate will have extensive opportunities to collaborate with these faculty members as well as other faculty across the university.

Faculty responsibilities will include developing and maintaining an externally funded program of research, graduate teaching and advising, and contributing to the academic mission of the Department. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in health behavior/health education or in the social/behavioral sciences.

Please send a letter of application, including a statement of current and future research interests, a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching experience, samples of publications, and the names and contact information of three references to the following address:

Neal Krause, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, University of Michigan, 109 Observatory Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029.

The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory affirmative action employer.

The salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

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Senior Researcher Health Communications RTI International Washington, D.C.

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services.

Job Description: RTI's Health Communications Program is has an immediate opening for a Sr. Health Communications Analyst.

Responsibilities: Leading and providing scientific guidance to research studies related to health communication and social marketing. Projects may involve message and product/intervention development and pre-testing, the oversight of data collection and analysis tasks, preparation of technical reports and articles for submission to professional journals

Key responsibilities will include: Leading grant /contract proposals for federal agencies and private Foundations with a goal to obtain research funding for new grants and contracts. Promotion of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to studying health communications. Developing motivating, mentoring, and providing supervision to mid- and junior-level research staff; Provide leadership and vision in further developing health communications and social marketing research within RTI.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in communications, psychology, sociology, public health, or a related field combined with substantial experience conducting research in health communications. Applicants must demonstrate a successful record of obtaining competitive funding and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Experience analyzing large survey data and/or administrative data is highly desirable.

***For more information please contact Lauren McCormack at 919-541-6277 or via email at lmac@rti.org. For general information and application submittals, please visit www.rti.org/careers  ***

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