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Professor / Associate Professor (12MO), Tenure-Track

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description


The School of Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Professor / Associate Professor (12-MO), Tenure-Track. The successful candidate will:
  • Have a primary appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences or Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
  • Contribute to building and maintaining a collegial community of scholars and educators aligned with our school's values and commitment to health equity and social justice.
  • Contribute to supporting the growth of both the School of Public Health and the Translational Program of Health disparities Research Training (TRANSPORT), a research endowment grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Support the professional growth of students, postdoctoral trainees, and early-stage faculty, including leadership in the planning and implementation of programs to support the success of TRANSPORT trainees.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Terminal Degree in Public Health or related field.
  • Clearly defined record of excellence in research and scholarship.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Commitment to health equity research, evidenced by scholarship, and funding history.
  • Track record of successful mentorship of early-stage investigators.

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