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Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI)
IU School of Liberal Arts
Department of Communication Studies
Open rank, tenure or tenure-track Professor, Health Communication, 2 positions
Start Date: August 1, 2013


The Department of Communication Studies in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI in Indianapolis is seeking to fill two tenure track positions for a professor (open rank) with expertise in health communication.  Faculty rank will be determined by academic credentials and experience. These new positions reflect the University's commitment to health communication and are in line with the university's strategic mission of advancing life science and healthcare-related research initiatives on campus.

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field and, appropriate to rank, a distinguished record of research, teaching, and service or the demonstrated potential for such. The candidate should also demonstrate, again according to rank, a fundable program of research in health communication or strong potential for securing external funding to support programmatic research.  The candidate should expect to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses. Aside from the focus on health, applicants may have expertise in one or more of the following: media studies, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, rhetorical/critical studies and organizational communication.

The Department of Communication Studies at IUPUI has 22 full-time faculty members offering a BA in Communication and an MA in Applied Communication with one emphasis on health communication. A proposal for the implementation of a Ph.D. program in Health Communication hast been approved the the Board of Trustees of Indiana University.  IUPUI, the health and life sciences campus for Indiana, is an urban campus in the heart of Indianapolis with more than 30,000 students, and includes the medical, nursing, and dentistry schools, a new school of public health, as well as allied programs in the health field. Opportunities for partnerships and collaborations abound in the 5 hospitals and many Centers dedicated to the advancement of health issues. IUPUI is located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, the nation's 13th largest city. Indianapolis is the state capital and host of numerous sporting and cultural events each year. The city boasts a relatively low cost of living and offers the advantages of metropolitan life with a small neighborhood feel. Further information about the city can be found at http://www.iupui.edu/about/indianapolis.html.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to John Parrish-Sprowl (johparri@iupui.edu), chair of the search committee. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a vita, (3) samples of research writing, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (5) three letters of recommendation electronically to commapp@iupui.edu

Review of applications begins November 1, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment begins in August, 2013.

IUPUI is an EEO/AA employer committed to a campus climate that fosters diversity. The School of Liberal Arts and the Department of Communication Studies at IUPUI encourage applications from members of historically under-represented groups including women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Communication Studies
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Asst/Assoc/Prof. Health Communication
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FT3/FT2/FT1 - Open rank
09/06/12
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