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FACULTY POSITION OPENING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Northridge, California 91330
Department: Health Sciences
Effective Date of Appointment: 2013-2014 AY (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor
Public Health/Epidemiology
Salary: Commensurate with background and experience

Qualifications:
A Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a closely related field is required. If the doctorate is not in epidemiology then a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) with a specialization in epidemiology is required. For consideration at advanced rank, applicant must have at least four years of teaching experience at a four year university and have established a research agenda and a record of scholarly accomplishments. ABDs will be considered, but must have completed the terminal degree by the time of appointment. Academic and epidemiologic research experience is desired and evidence of effective teaching ability is required. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse student population. Experience with on-line teaching and instructional technology is highly desirable.

CSUN is a Learning Centered University. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.

Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will teach and mentor a diverse student population in the public health promotion program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be required to teach on weekdays, including evenings, and possibly weekends. It is highly desirable that the successful candidate will be able to teach a range of epidemiologic areas including: infectious diseases, chronic diseases, injuries, occupational, environmental, genetic, and social epidemiology. Other teaching areas will be determined by program need and specific teaching areas of the candidate. Such additional areas might include: biostatistics, research design and methods, and current issues in public health. The successful candidate will also participate in various committees, student advisement, review, development and assessment of the curriculum, and other program functions. A scholarly agenda and contributions to the field are required for tenure. The successful candidate is expected to actively participate in his or her professional societies/associations, and maintain currency in the field of epidemiology.

The University especially seeks individuals who will contribute to both their chosen discipline and the University’s significant commitments to general education, teacher preparation, as well as undergraduate and graduate education.

Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin December 5, 2012. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of successful teaching, three letters of recommendation, including contact information of your professional references. References will not be contacted without your consent.

Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to:
Health Sciences Department Chair
Anita Slechta, Professor
Department of Health Sciences
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8285 Phone: 818/677-4081 Fax: 818/677-2045 Email: anita.slechta@csun.edu

Applications should be addressed to:
Karen Sabbah
Department of Health Sciences
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8285 Phone: 818/677-4081 Fax: 818/677-2045 Email: Karen.sabbah@csun.edu

General Information:
California State University, Northridge, one of the largest of the 23 campuses of The California State University system, is located twenty-five miles northwest of central Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley, a suburb with a multi-cultural population of over one million people. The University enrolls approximately 36,911 students (29,670 FTEs) from diverse backgrounds, served by 4,000 faculty. Nine Colleges offer baccalaureate degrees in 69 degree programs, master’s degrees in 58 graduate degree programs, 2 doctorate graduate program and 55 teaching credentials in the field of education, and various opportunities in extended learning and other special programs. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/.
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The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.