The Department
of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado
State University in Fort Collins, Colorado invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in
epidemiology at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. This
position is located within a unique multi-disciplinary
environment with a history of excellence in epidemiologic
research and teaching programs. The faculty member will have
the opportunity to be a member of the Colorado School of
Public Health (www.publichealth.ucdenver.edu),
including the Graduate Degree Program in Public Health at
Colorado State University (https://publichealth.colostate.edu).
Applicants
must have a doctoral degree in Epidemiology or a
closely-related field. This faculty position will have a focus
on teaching both introductory and advanced epidemiologic
methods; previous teaching experience is preferred. Candidates
with the ability to teach graduate-level introductory
epidemiology, advanced epidemiology, causal inference, spatial
epidemiology, survey design, statistical software programming
(R, SAS, STATA, ArcGIS), and /or infectious disease
epidemiology are preferred; other relevant teaching expertise
will also be considered. The faculty member will be expected
to contribute to teaching in the graduate epidemiology program
(and potentially our undergraduate environmental health degree
program), mentor graduate students, and participate in
externally funded research. Applications from candidates in a
range of research focus areas will be considered. Applicants
should have the ability to advance the department’s commitment
to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and
outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
To apply,
candidates should submit the following materials: letter of
interest, statement of teaching experience and philosophy (2
pages maximum), full curriculum vitae, and contact information
for three references (including address, telephone number, and
email address). References will not be contacted without prior
notification to applicants. Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled; however, application
materials should be received by January 12, 2018 for full
consideration. Questions about the position can be
directed to Dr. Jennifer Peel, Search Committee Chair (Jennifer.Peel@colostate.edu;
970-491-6391). Questions about the application process can be
directed to Mr. Zach Herin (Zachary.Herin@colostate.edu;
970-491-0294). To see full position announcement and to apply,
please visit:
http://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/51879
Colorado State
University, with an enrollment of over 25,000 students, is
located in Fort Collins at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
Less than an hour from Rocky Mountain National Park, Fort
Collins is a small city of 150,000 with an excellent school
system, an expansive park and natural area program with
extensive biking, hiking and walking trails, and over 300 days
of sunshine each year. Money Magazine consistently ranks Fort
Collins as one of the “Best Places to Live” in the United
States. Fort Collins has exceptional and abundant outdoor and
cultural activities, and the cities of Boulder and Denver are
within an hour drive. More information about Fort Collins and
Colorado State University can be obtained at
https://www.visitftcollins.com/ and
https://ramtrax.colostate.edu/.
The Department
of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences is home to
over 120 undergraduate Environmental Health students, over 140
graduate students, and 41 faculty members. Graduate students
pursue degrees (MS, PhD) in Environmental Health, specializing
in Epidemiology, among others. The Department has a strong
tradition in environmental epidemiology, cancer epidemiology,
reproductive epidemiology, indoor and ambient air pollution,
respiratory and cardiovascular health, occupational health and
safety, ergonomics, toxicology, and radiation cancer biology.
Colorado State University, along with partner institutions the
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the
University of Northern Colorado, is part of the collaborative
Colorado School of Public Health. The Graduate
Degree Program in Public Health at Colorado State University,
offering a Master of Public Health degree, encompasses
multiple Departments and Colleges on the campus.
Colorado State
University is committed to providing an environment that is
free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age,
creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex,
gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
pregnancy. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully
committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with
all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and
executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative
action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101
Student Services.
Colorado State
University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living
environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
To support this environment and comply with applicable laws
and regulations, Colorado State University conducts background
checks. The type of background check conducted varies by
position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal
(felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor
vehicle history, financial history, and/or education
verification. Background checks will be conducted when
required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the
university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
CSU is
an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all
final candidates.
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