***Apologies for cross-posting ***Please forward this job opening to those who might be interested in. ------------------------------------- *Postdoctoral Scholar* *in Community-Based Campaign Communications* *Department of Community and Leadership Development* *University of Kentucky* The University of Kentucky is pleased to announce a postdoctoral scholar position in Community-Based Campaign Communications in the Department of Community and Leadership Development. The position seeks a candidate to work with Dr. Seungahn Nah and Dr. Kang Namkoong through the University of Kentucky’s Community Communication Research Group (UK-CCRG). This is a one-year, 12-month position with a possibility of a single year renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. The position includes a competitive stipend plus benefits and is available July 1 with a negotiable starting date no later than August 24, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program with the research team focusing on the community-based campaign communications (e.g., health, science, environmental, risk communication and/or civic, political, and nonprofit communication). Qualifications: - An earned doctorate in communication, journalism, media studies, sociology, anthropology, public health, information studies, computer science or related discipline (the Ph.D. must be completed prior to appointment).** - Demonstrated research productivity.** - Ability to compete for external funding.** - Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and stakeholders. Review of applicants will begin on May 21 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, a representative writing sample, and contact information of three references to: Dr. Seungahn Nah, Associate Professor of Community Communication, Department of Community and Leadership Development, 500 Garrigus Bldg., University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0215 (phone: 859-257-1509; e-mail: seungahn.nah@uky.edu). The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from minorities and females are encouraged. --------------------------------------- For more information, attached please find a full job description in PDF. Thank you. Seungahn ********************************************** Seungahn Nah, PhD Associate Professor, Community Communication Director, The Kentucky Citizen Media Project (KCMP): The Lexington Commons (kylexingtoncommons.org) Director, Community Communication Research Group (CCRG) Dept. of Community & Leadership Development University of Kentucky 514 Garrigus Building Lexington, KY 40546-0215