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An Environmental Health Professor is an academic professional who teaches and conducts research on topics related to environmental health, such as pollution, occupational health, and public health policies. They typically work at universities or colleges, educating students on how environmental factors affect human health. Their responsibilities may include developing curricula, publishing research, and advising students. Many also collaborate with government agencies or organizations to address public health concerns.

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To thrive as an Environmental Health Professor, you need advanced knowledge in environmental science, public health, and research, typically supported by a doctorate degree and teaching experience. Familiarity with statistical analysis software, laboratory equipment, and learning management systems is essential. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills set standout candidates apart in this academic role. These abilities enable effective instruction, cutting-edge research, and meaningful contributions to student and faculty development.

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Environmental Health Professors often have access to a wide array of research opportunities, including leading independent studies, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and partnering with public health agencies or industry organizations. Professors typically work within departments that encourage joint projects with colleagues in areas like epidemiology, toxicology, or urban planning. Many universities also support grant writing and conference participation, which can expand your professional network and further your research agenda. This collaborative environment enables faculty to stay at the forefront of emerging issues, make a broader impact, and foster innovation in the field.

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Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning Mary Irene DeShong Professor of Design and Health

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

Full-time

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The Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (DUEP) and the University of Virginia School of Architecture seeks tenured candidates at the full professor level for the De Shong Professor of Design and Health and Director of the Center for Design and Health. This position will lead the school's teaching, research, and practice efforts that intersect the design disciplines and health practice and outcomes. With four departments-Architecture, Architectural History, Landscape Architecture, and Urban and Environmental Planning-the school has established the Center for Design and Health to provide a university-wide connector for faculty who focus their research and practice on issues related to health and the built and natural environments. The Center for Design and Health (CDH) produces research that captures how the world shapes our health and wellbeing, how we experience place, and applies this knowledge to the design, planning, and experience of the built and natural environments.
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Qualifications
• A Ph.D. in architecture, architectural history, landscape architecture, urban and environmental planning or a related field.
• Demonstrated research experience and impact (e.g. conferences, publications).
• A clear research agenda advancing design and health scholarship and practice.
• Successful teaching experience in both survey and discipline-specific courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels and a commitment to student-driven research opportunities.
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative analytical skills that effectively assess impact and definable outcomes.
• Commitment to creating and advancing a culture of interdisciplinary learning and collaboration within a range of disciplines and individual backgrounds and experiences that represent diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application Instructions
Please submit:
1. Cover letter, including a summary of research interests and accomplishments
2. Curriculum vitae, including contact information for (3) references noting professional relationship to each
3. Statement of research interests, goals, and impact
4. Statement of teaching philosophy and potential course offerings
5. Statement describing contributions and commitment to advancing representative cultures.
Application Deadline
Review of applicants will begin mid March, and the position will remain open until filled.
The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check.
For questions about the position, contact search chair, Professor Suzanne Moomaw, Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning (swm2x@virginia.edu).

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