[PCST] Faculty position in science, environmental, and/or health journalism

[Matthew C. Nisbet]

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**School of Communication*
*American University, Washington DC*
*Tenure Track Position in Health/Science/Environmental Journalism *

The nationally accredited Journalism program of The School of Communication
at American University, Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced
journalist with a strong record/expertise in health, science, and/or
environmental journalism for a tenure-track position beginning in August
2010. The successful applicant could have additional business, government,
and/or public policy expertise. There is a four-course teaching load in the
first year. Teaching will include a specialty course in
science/environmental/health reporting, and other news writing/reporting
and/or media studies courses. Strong skills in computer-assisted reporting,
multimedia experience with knowledge of Web-based writing and software, and
an interest in working on externally funded projects are highly desirable. A
path-breaking research agenda is required. Teaching will include both
undergraduate and graduate courses and may also include the School's weekend
graduate programs.

*Qualifications*: Candidates should have substantial professional
experience, a master's degree or Ph.D., and demonstrated potential for
nationally prominent scholarly, professional, or creative work. Prior
teaching experience at the university level is preferred, as is a record of
top-notch research. Responsibilities also include service on departmental
and university committees, and leadership in professional and academic
groups.

Submit application letter, resume or vitae, transcripts and names, addresses
and telephone numbers of three references to Dr. W. Joseph Campbell, Chair,
Science/Environmental/Health Journalism Search Committee, School of
Communication, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, MGC #300,
Washington, D.C. 20016-8017.
Inquiries to socsearch at american.edu.

*Review of applications will begin Sept. 1, 2009, and continue until the
position is filled.*

*Rank and Salary*: The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of
Assistant Professor. Candidates with established teaching and research track
records may be considered at a higher rank. Salary is competitive and
negotiable, and is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

The School of Communication has more than 900 undergraduate and 300 graduate
students in journalism, film & media arts, and public communication
programs. American University is an independent, co-educational university
with more than 11,000 students. SOC is a laboratory for professional
education, communication research, and innovative production in journalism,
film and media arts, and public communication. The School works across media
platforms with a focus on public affairs and public service. For more
information about the School of Communication, please visit
http://www.american.edu/soc.
The American University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Applications from
women and minorities are particularly invited

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Matthew C. Nisbet, Ph.D.
assistant professor | school of communication | american university
4400 massachusetts avenue, nw | d.c. 20016 |
cell/text: 614.353.4951 | office: 202.885.2104 |  fax: 202.885.2019
web: http://www.american.edu/soc/faculty/nisbet.cfm