Assistant Professor, Public Health (T/E)

Assistant Professor, Public Health (T/E)

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Public and Environmental Health

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25713

Department: Health Promotion Sciences

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

This is a Tenure-Eligible assistant professorship in the department of Health Promotion Sciences. Faculty with experience in AI/ML in metabolic diseases or nutrition interventions and/or AI-driven risk assessment for diet-related diseases, linking dietary patterns with health outcomes. The position supports research, student success and training in AI & Health as part of the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the University of Arizona strategic initiatives.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop/maintain ongoing vigorous and productive research programs, including the completion of externally funded projects and submission of new proposals in strategic areas of research related to the role of AI & nutrition in prevention of metabolic diseases.
• Develop, organize, and teach courses at the graduate or undergraduate levels in health promotion sciences, and contribute to mentoring students.
• Contribute to the service and outreach missions of the Department, College and/or University through intramural service, professional service and outreach and collaboration with external partners and the community constituents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Skill in public speaking and presenting information to large groups.
• Skill in manuscript development and submission of works to peer reviewed journals.
• Skill in proposal development for submission to nationally competitive extramural funding programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• An advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, or another relevant doctoral degree) in health promotion sciences, or a related discipline.
• Potential for or demonstrated experience of excellent research productivity.
• Potential for or demonstrated experience of excellent teaching performance and mentorship.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Tenure Information
Tenure-Eligible (TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
David Garcia | davidogarcia@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

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