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! --------------------- 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@ucsb.edu) and Dr. Amy Gonzales (gonzales@comm.usb.edu). This position will remain open until filled. For primary consideration, all application materials must be received by December 3, 2021. -- Amy Gonzales <https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/people/amy-gonzales> (she/her/hers) Associate Professor Department of Communication [image: UC Santa Barbara]