[Air-L] Dept. Communication UCSB - Health Communication

[gonzales at comm.ucsb.edu]

We're hiring in health communication. This includes folks at the
intersection of "health decision-making and behavior, prevention of illness
and early mortality, racial and social disparities, media influence,
digital environments, international health, or community capacity
building." Feel free to contact me with questions!

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The Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa
Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor
position in the area of health communication. All applicants must complete
all requirements for a Ph.D (or equivalent) in Communication, or related
social science field, except dissertation by the time of application. A
Ph.D. (or equivalent) in communication or a related social scientific field
is required by the time of appointment, with a desired appointment start
date of July 1, 2022. Candidates should have strong methodological skills;
a record of publishing theoretically oriented, rigorous empirical research;
and an appreciation of the broader implications of their work.

Health communication is a vibrant, interdisciplinary research domain that
addresses critical areas of social concern, both regionally and around the
globe. The Department seeks a scholar who demonstrates knowledge of classic
and burgeoning theoretical perspectives central to the study of health
communication. Research related to health decision-making and behavior,
prevention of illness and early mortality, racial and social disparities,
media influence, digital environments, international health, or community
capacity building and impact is of particular interest. The successful
candidate will complement one or more of the Department’s core areas in
interpersonal/intergroup, media and technology, and organizational
communication. Candidates are expected to teach courses at the
undergraduate and graduate levels and be active in professional and campus
service.

To receive full consideration, applicants must submit (a) a cover letter
that highlights their qualifications, research agenda, and teaching
capabilities; (b) a statement of contributions to diversity, addressing
past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research,
teaching, and service; (c) a curriculum vitae; (d) evidence of teaching
effectiveness; and (e) three samples of published or completed research.
Candidates should also arrange for 3 references to submit letters of
recommendation on their behalf via the appropriate sections of the job
search website: https:// recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02093. Questions should be
directed to the Search Committee Chairs, Dr. Robin Nabi (nabi at ucsb.edu) and
Dr. Amy Gonzales (gonzales at comm.usb.edu). This position will remain open
until filled. For primary consideration, all application materials must be
received by December 3, 2021.

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Amy Gonzales <https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/people/amy-gonzales> (she/her/hers)
Associate Professor
Department of Communication
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