"Assistant/Associate Professor-Systems Science or Implementation Science"

Tulane University: Health Sciences: School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine: Social, Behavioral and Population Sciences (SBPS)

Location

1440 Canal Street-Tidewater Building

Open Date

May 20, 2024

Description

The Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications at the rank of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor or tenured Associate Professor. We are interested in recruiting faculty with expertise in systems science or implementation science to improve the health of underserved and marginalized populations; applying community engaged research methods, health equity frameworks and other collaborative approaches are especially welcome. The above-mentioned research expertise will complement our department’s existing strengths in maternal and child health, violence, nutrition, social policy, structural racism, and social determinants of health. The faculty member in this position will contribute to online teaching, will primarily advise and mentor students, and lead and/or develop courses for our Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program and secondarily, the MPH program. Areas of particular interest include expertise in leadership and public health practice. The position would begin August 1, 2024 or can be negotiated. The successful applicant will demonstrate a positive trajectory toward extramural research funding (early career) and/or have an active program of research supported by extramural funding. Additionally, the successful applicant will contribute to the equity-oriented educational mission of the department by leveraging innovative methods to lead advanced graduate level doctoral and/or masters level courses and mentor and advise graduate students. Additionally, service to the university, profession, and community are expected. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

Qualifications

PhD in social, behavioral, or population sciences, or related field is required.

Application Instructions

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide the following materials for submission: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and list of references. We are committed to creating an intellectually diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution, and we especially encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply.