<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Dear Colleagues,</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Now that the semester has started I
would like to call your attention to a newly authorized tenure-line position
in the School of International Service, American University, Washington,DC
with a focus on HEALTH COMMUNICATION. Our committee also welcomes
nominations and we can accept electronic submissions emailed to ICSIS@american.edu.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Many thanks for your help and best wishes
for the semester,</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Elisabeth</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="sans-serif">Elisabeth Johnson<br>
Program Associate<br>
International Communication Program<br>
School of International Service<br>
American University<br>
Washington, DC<br>
(202)885-1621<br>
icsis@american.edu<br>
</font><a href=http://www.american.edu/sis/ic/><font size=2 face="sans-serif">http://www.american.edu/sis/ic/</font></a>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><b>SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE</b></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><b>INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM</b></font>
<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><b>AMERICAN UNIVERSITY</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><b>PUBLIC HEALTH PREVENTION &
HEALTH COMMUNICATION</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><b>Tenure-Line Faculty Position</b></font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman">The School of International Service
(SIS) at American University invites applications/nominations for a <b>tenure-track
position focusing on PUBLIC HEALTH PREVENTION AND HEALTH COMMUNICATION
</b>in the International Communication Program, School of International
Service at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position focuses
on the cross-cultural communication of global health policy and practice,
taking into account international institutions and domestic, political,
social and cultural contexts. The successful candidate will have
a reputation for scholarly excellence, an active research program related
to public health prevention and health communication, a record of excellence
in teaching and a strong commitment to contribute significantly to
our undergraduate, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs.
Candidates should hold a doctorate in a relevant discipline. We
especially seek candidates with a strong background in cross-cultural health
communication. </font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman">Applications should include: A
letter describing research (including any externally funded research) and
teaching interests and relevant professional experience; teaching evaluations;
three letters of reference; and copies of relevant publications. Applications
should be sent to: Chair, International Communication Search Committee,
School of International Service, American University, 4400 Massachusetts
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8071 or to ICSIS@american.edu. Consideration
of applications will begin September 15, 2009, and continue until the position
is filled.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman">The <b>International Communication
Program</b> in the School of International Service, the oldest in the U.S.,
marks its 41st anniversary this year. It is distinguished by
its pioneering work in the creation of the field of international communication
studies through consistent scholarly focus and innovative curriculum development.
A distinctive strength of the Program is its inclusion of cross-cultural
communication as a key teaching and research component.<i> </i>The
program offers a doctoral concentration, a Master’s degree, and an undergraduate
concentration. It also is the home of the Intercultural Management
Institute and a laboratory focused on virtual cross-cultural collaboration
and learning environments. Visit </font><a href=http://www.american.edu/sis/ic><font size=2 color=blue face="Times New Roman"><u>www.american.edu/sis/ic</u></font></a><font size=2 face="Times New Roman">
to learn more about the IC Program.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman">The <b>School of International
Service</b> provides a unique environment for learning and professional
enhancement. It is a community comprised of scholars, practitioners, and
students from around the world. The School of International Service classrooms
also reflect the spirit of the community; teaching styles are highly collegial.
The curriculum is distinguished by linking theory and practice and by addressing
both conceptually and empirically the emerging issues of an increasingly
interdependent and complex world. The faculty of the School of International
Service comprises more than sixty full-time, highly productive scholar-teachers
in the fields of: Comparative and Regional Studies, Global Environmental
Policy, International Communication, International Development, International
Economic Policy, International Politics, International Peace and Conflict
Resolution, and U.S. Foreign Policy.</font>
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<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman">American University is an Affirmative
Action, Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, minorities,
and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</font>
<br><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><i>An EEO/AA University. The
University is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.</i></font>
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