Professor - Tenure Track Social Epidemiologist

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Portal•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

We seek a colleague with research and teaching interests in epidemiology with an emphasis on the Social Epidemiology. Substantive areas of interest could include a range of topics of social determinants of health, such as chronic disease, early life adversity, infectious disease risk, environmental health, global health, mental health, access to health care, or other related areas. Applicants for the tenure track position must hold a doctorate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health, or a related field. Evidence of extramural research funding and publications must be commensurate with years of professional experience. We expect our faculty to build an externally funded research program, publish in leading journals, and be committed to advancing health equity and to impacting public and population health. As minimum qualifications for consideration, applicants will have evidence of or strong potential for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program, a demonstrated interest in teaching, and a commitment to epidemiology and public health. Candidates will be responsible for advising and mentoring students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty scholars. Faculty members will receive a competitive salary, dedicated research space, and protected time for scholarship. The position includes start-up funds for research support. The department offers a highly collegial environment with growth potential. We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. The anticipated start date for the position is August 1, 2023 and is negotiable with the successful candidate.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health, or a related field
Evidence of extramural research funding and publications must be commensurate with years of professional experience
Evidence of or strong potential for establishing an independent, extramurally funded research program
A demonstrated interest in teaching
A commitment to epidemiology and public health
Operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty
Share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential

Responsibilities

Build an externally funded research program
Publish in leading journals
Advancing health equity and to impacting public and population health
Advising and mentoring students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty scholars