ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR - TENURE TRACK SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

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Posting Summary

Rank\Title
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR - TENURE TRACK SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Position Number
00057568

Location Code
458780000 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/ADMIN - Lions Eye Clinic .

Location-City
New Orleans

School/Division
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Department
Epidemiology and Pop Health

Position Summary

We seek a colleague with research and teaching interests in epidemiology with an emphasis on the Social Epidemiology. Substantive areas of interest could include a range of topics of social determinants of health, such as chronic disease, early life adversity, infectious disease risk, environmental health, global health, mental health, access to health care, or other related areas.

Applicants for the tenure track position must hold a doctorate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health, or a related field. Evidence of extramural research funding and publications must be commensurate with years of professional experience. We expect our faculty to build an externally funded research program, publish in leading journals, and be committed to advancing health equity and to impacting public and population health. As minimum qualifications for consideration, applicants will have evidence of or strong potential for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program, a demonstrated interest in teaching, and a commitment to epidemiology and public health. Candidates will be responsible for advising and mentoring students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty scholars.

Faculty members will receive a competitive salary, dedicated research space, and protected time for scholarship. The position includes start-up funds for research support. The department offers a highly collegial environment with growth potential. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

The anticipated start date for the position is August 1, 2023 and is negotiable with the successful candidate.

Additional Position Information

Applicants should include electronic copies of:

1.. a curriculum vitae;
2. a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position and research statement describing accomplishments, current work, and future directions uploaded as one document.

4. a statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness; upload as portfolio

5. a list of three references - to be completed during application submission (they will only be contacted for finalists).