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CHSP E-NEWS: September 24, 2001 - Volume I, Number 16

Table of Contents

1. Employment Opportunities
2. Call for Presentation/Conference Announcements
3. Publications and Resources

1. Employment opportunities

• Job Announcement from Sharla Willis

  The Division of Health Behavior and Health Promotion in the School of Public Health at The Ohio State University has an opening for an Assistant Professor with expertise in one or more of the following areas: program evaluation; media advocacy; and innovative technologies in health promotion. The successful candidate should have a completed doctorate in the social or behavioral sciences; public health training or experience; and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. The candidate will be expected to teach MPH/Ph.D. students, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and secure funding for research. This position is a 9-month appointment. Submit a letter of application along with a CV and three references to Dr. Moon Chen, Search Committee Chair, The Ohio State University, School of Public Health, 320 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210-1240. The review of applications will begin November 15, 2001 with a closing date of December 1, 2001. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• THREE Job Announcements from Scott Rhodes

  Asst. Professor of Community Health, SUNY Potsdam

  The State University of New York at Potsdam invites applications for a tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Community Health. This position is available January 1 or September 1, 2002, dependent upon the candidate. Responsibilities include instruction of professional preparation courses within the community health major, including but not limited to content areas such as foundations of public health and health education, program planning, program evaluation, biostatistics, epidemiology, human disease, substance abuse prevention (graduate and undergraduate), and nutrition. Duties also include student advising, research/creative activities, and University/public service. Candidates for the position must have an earned doctorate in Public Health, Health Education or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working within the public health field.

  Long recognized as one of the leading public colleges in the United States, SUNY Potsdam preserves a tradition of excellence in the liberal arts, music and teacher education. The institution is committed to a mission of public service to the State of New York and the North Country, and has taken a leadership role among state colleges and universities in working the Native peoples of Akwesasne/St. Regis Mohawk heritage. The St. Lawrence River and the Adirondack State Park are within a one-hour drive of Potsdam, providing a unique opportunity for outdoor recreation.

  Please send a letter of application, resume, and contact information for at least three current references to Maureen McCarthy, Chair, Search Committee, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY 13676.

  Application review will begin as received and continue until the position is filled. State University of New York at Potsdam is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity.

• HPCareerNet, Announcement - Univ91301a
  Assistant Professor, tenure track
  Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

  Duties: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in health-related areas; supervise and advise students; engage in active research agenda; actively pursue external funding; engage in service to the department, university, and profession.

  Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in health-related field. A doctorate is expected; ABDs will be accepted, but the doctorate must be completed by the time of appointment. Desired Qualifications: Ability to teach and develop curriculum in health specialty area; record of, or potential for, scholarly achievement through publications and professional presentations; record of, or potential for, external funding; prior experience in college/university and/or health-related setting; interdisciplinary focus.

  Application Procedures: Screening of applications will begin on 8 November 2001, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of application, detailing their interest and qualifications; a full curriculum vitae; three current letters of recommendation; and samples of professional writing to:
  Dr. Valeria Freysinger, Search Committee Chair; Department of Physical Education, Health and Sport Studies; Phillips Hall; Miami University; Oxford, Ohio 45056 USA

  The Department: Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies is one of five departments within the School of Education and Allied Professions. The department offers seven undergraduate programs including Health Studies, Health Education, Exercise Science, Dietetics, Sport Studies, Athletic Training, and Physical Education. In addition, M.S. Degrees are offered in Exercise and Health Studies as well as Sport Studies. The department has 29 full-time, 12 half-time, and 16 adjunct faculty, 26 graduate assistants, 750 undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students. The department is housed in the newly renovated Phillips Hall, with state-of-the art laboratories and classrooms. The conceptual focus of the department is the interdisciplinary study of human health and physical culture, with special emphases on their interrelation and development across the lifespan, in educational, family, work, community, and leisure contexts.

  For additional information, call 513-529-2710, email, or visit the university website or departmental website.

  The University: Miami University is a state-assisted university located in southwestern Ohio. Established in 1809, Miami began collegiate instruction in 1824. Since that time, the university has grown to an enrollment of about 20,000 students on four campuses. Enrollment on the Oxford campus is limited to 16,000. Miami has regional campuses in two nearby cities, Hamilton and Middletown, and a European Center in Luxembourg. The University awards baccalaureate degrees in 97 fields, masters degrees in 67 programs, and doctoral degrees in 10 disciplines. Miami is distinguished for its excellence in undergraduate education, as well as selective excellence in graduate programs. The central campus is in Oxford, a small city with a population of 10,000 located 35 miles north of Cincinnati and 46 miles Southwest of Dayton. Preservation of nature throughout the campus coupled with the architectural continuity of modified Georgian design makes Miami one of the most beautiful campuses in the Midwest.

• HPCareerNet, Announcement - Univ91201c
  Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position
  Department of Health and Fitness, Washington, DC

  The Department of Health and Fitness in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Exercise Science and related fields of Health Promotion beginning in Fall 2002. Duties include teaching undergraduate, general education, and graduate courses; maintaining a publication and research program; student advising; and University service. Qualifications: Ph.D. required, along with successful teaching experience in an appropriate specialization such as exercise physiology, exercise behavior, or closely allied area, such as health promotion, epidemiology, or public health. In addition, applicants should have a documented record or potential for external funding and publications at both national and international level.

  Applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume or curriculum vitae, up to 3 publications, and names and phone numbers of three references to: Robert C. Karch, Chair ; Department of Health and Fitness; American University ; 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20016-8037 202-885-6275/rkarch@american.edu

  Please be sure to note in your cover letter that you learned about this opportunity from HPCAREER.NET.

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2. Call for Presentations/Conference Announcements

2002 Annual CCPH Conference - Call for Proposals Now Available!

The Partnership as the Leverage Point for Change
May 4 - 7, 2002 in Miami, Florida ~ Hotel Intercontinental Miami

Community partnerships as a strategy for change in health and higher education have been gaining recognition and momentum in recent years. In the last five years alone, both public and private funding agencies have invested millions of dollars in community partnerships for such goals as increased access to higher education, greater civic engagement, and positive change in individual health behavior, especially among traditionally disadvantaged communities. While these partnerships are achieving many worthy goals, they also pose challenges at the community level:

• How can we leverage the resources they provide and collaborate across partnerships to maximize the benefits to communities?
• How can we nurture and sustain partnerships over time?
• How can we assess and document the role that the partnership itself plays in bringing about change?
• Many community partnerships do not involve colleges or universities as partners, either explicitly or incidentally. How can we facilitate the linkage between community partnerships and academic institutions for mutual benefit?

CCPH's 6th annual conference will focus on the PARTNERSHIP as the leverage point for change in communities and higher educational institutions.

We expect more than 500 conference participants, including representatives of community agencies, government, foundations, health care delivery organizations, and leaders from educational institutions, i.e. academic administrators, faculty, staff, and students. Among the major themes to be discussed are:

• Partnership Leadership & Governance
• Partnership Assessment & Improvement
• Partnership Principles & Best Practices
• Partnership Outcomes
• Partnership Policy & Advocacy
• Partnership Tools & Resources
• Partnerships in Service-Learning
• Partnerships in Community-Based Participatory Research

If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a skill-building workshop, story session, partnership bloopers session, poster or site visit, please access the Call for Proposals by visiting our website or call CCPH's fax-on-demand service at 1-888-267-9183 and select document #202. Proposal Submission deadline is November 1, 2001.

For information on conference cosponsorship and exhibit opportunities, email CCPH program director Piper Krauel. Visit our publications page to view commissioned papers and materials prepared for past CCPH conferences.

Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine - Academic Career Workshops

Scott Rhodes send this announcement and commentary: One more announcement that may be Pertinent. Although I have heard very mixed reviews of the Association of Teachers of Preventive Medicine (ATPM) Annual Meeting in the past, I received an announcement via regular mail about their next meeting, 21-23 march 2002 (in DC.) They have some professional development workshops that look pretty good including: "managing your academic career," "developing and teaching a new course," "writing successful grants," "getting your paper published, "developing distance learning courses and programs," "building community partnerships" (David Blumenthal from Morehouse School of Medicine).

Visit the web site.

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3. Publications and Resources

• New Publications from CHSP Alum and NAC member Lanier

  Lanier, C. (2001, August) Rape accepting attitudes: Precursors to or consequences of forced sex. Violence Against Women. 7, (8). 876-885

  Lanier, C., Nicholoson, T., & Duncan, D. (2001, September). Drug use and mental well being among a sample of undergraduate and graduate college students. Journal of Drug Education.

• Other Publications

  Notice to Readers: Publication of Health, United States, 2001 with Urban and Rural Health Chartbook

• Other E-News resource

  If you like getting news via email, Scott Rhodes thought we should know about: Children and Family E-News

  The NRC/IOM Board on Children, Youth, and Families E-news provides science-based information on issues affecting children, adolescents, their families, and their communities. This electronic newsletter gives subscribers a "heads-up" on new additions to the Board's website -upcoming meetings and workshops, new publications, webcasts, and more. To subscribe to Children & Families E-News, click here.

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