[ecrea] Assistant Professor of Health Communications Lugano

> 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 
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> 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)).
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> 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)
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