Archive for 2010

[Previous message][Next message][Back to index]

[ecrea] Assistant Professor of Health Communications Lugano

Tue Sep 28 19:08:10 GMT 2010



The University of Lugano (Switzerland) invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Health Communications in the Institute of Communication and Health.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in health communication research of international stature is essential. Applicants pursuing research in any area of Health Communication will be considered; those pursuing research in the area of interpersonal communication, particularly doctor-patient communication, are of particular interest, as are candidates with expertise in quantitative communication research methods. Experience with funded research proposal development is also desirable. In addition to their research activities, faculty members are expected to contribute to the undergraduate and Master’s programs, supervise doctoral students, and participate in the life of the Faculty and University community.
This assistant professorship offers the successful candidate an internationally competitive compensation package, research support start-up funding, and funding for one doctoral student for a minimum of three years.
The Institute of Communication and Health
 
Residence
The University and its core instructional programs are located in Lugano, in the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland. As a full-time faculty member, the successful candidate will be expected to be in residence at least four days a week. The University’s graduate programs and some undergraduate classes are taught in English and fluency in Italian, while beneficial, is not required in the first years of service.
Application
Application letter addressed to the Dean of the Faculty with curriculum vitae, list of publications, copies of up to five representative publications, and the names of three references should be sent to:
Prof. Lorenzo Cantoni
Dean, Faculty of Communication Sciences
Università della Svizzera italiana
Via Giuseppe Buffi 13
6904 Lugano - Switzerland
Tel +41 58 666 46 07
Fax +41 58 666 46 47
E-mail: (Lorenzo.Cantoni /at/ usi.ch)
Deadline
Applications received by Dec 1, 2010 will be given priority.
The University reserves the right to appoint by invitation or not to make an appointment.
The University of Lugano seeks a diverse faculty and in that spirit particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
For more detailed information, please contact Prof. Peter J. Schulz ((schulzp /at/ usi.ch)).
 
 
Peter J. Schulz, Ph.D., Professor
Institute of Communication and Health (Director)
Faculty of Communication Sciences
University of Lugano
http://www.ich.com.usi.ch/
Via G. Buffi 6
CH 6900 Lugano
tel: +41.58.666.4724 (direct)
fax: +41.58.666.4647
mail: (schulzp /at/ usi.ch)
 
 

[Previous message][Next message][Back to index]