Two Tenure Track Positions
The University of
Massachusetts-Amherst, School of Public Health and Health
Sciences (www.umass.edu/sphhs/)
is seeking applicants for a tenure track position in
Epidemiology at the Assistant Professor level.
Position:
These
are fully state-funded (9-month) tenure track positions. The
successful candidates will join the faculty in the Department
of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. Responsibilities will
include research; teaching, at the undergraduate and graduate
level; and advising masters and doctoral students enrolled in
MS, MPH and PhD programs, departmental, school, and university
service. Candidates will be expected to develop their own
research program, and engage in collaborative research. The
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology consists of ten
epidemiologists and eleven biostatisticians actively engaged
in research and teaching. Department members collaborate
extensively with colleagues from other units in the School of
Public Health and Health Sciences and the university, and with
investigators from the University's Medical School, the
Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute and the Baystate
Medical Center. Present areas of epidemiologic research
include cancer, nutrition, diabetes, physical activity,
gambling, social epidemiology, and reproductive health. This
is a broad faculty search and we encourage applicants in all
areas of epidemiology, including applicants whose research
focuses on addiction and/or substance abuse, infectious
disease focused on women's health issues, or cardiovascular
disease/obesity.
Requirements:
Candidates for this position must meet the following minimum
requirements:
-
Ph.D. in
Epidemiology or equivalent degree must be completed by time
of appointment
-
Evidence of
independent and collaborative research potential
-
Demonstrated
interest and ability in teaching at the undergraduate and
graduate level
-
Strong record
of peer-reviewed publication given career stage
-
Excellent
oral and written communication skills
Salary/Benefits: The University offers a competitive salary
with an attractive benefits package.
Additional Information:
The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse
faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts
Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of
women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with
disabilities and encourages applications from these and other
protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential
to an inclusive climate and critical to the University's goals
of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically
assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably
consider an individual's record working with students and
colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and
backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.
We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or
helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and
career.
We are
seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant
professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly
qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
Application Instructions:
The application
review process will begin October 2, 2017 and will continue
until the positions are filled. The earliest anticipated
start date is September 2018.
Applications: Interested candidates should submit their cover
letter, curriculum vitae, a description of their research and
teaching interests, and contact information for three
references electronically through Interview Exchange
http://umass.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=88313
Ms. Deborah Osowski, Epidemiology
Search Committee, 415 Arnold House, 715 North Pleasant Street,
Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9304; phone: (413)-545-4603;
email:
dosowski@schoolph.umass.edu
The University of Massachusetts is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Woman and
members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
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