Open Rank Professor, Public Health
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 9, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Open Rank Professor, Public
Health
University of
Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell,
MA
Full-Time
The Department of Public Health, located in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with expertise in public health and health services research. All faculty are expected to teach and engage in service to the department and College. The successful candidate will be appointed at the assistant, associate or full professor level, depending upon qualifications.
The ideal candidate should have a successful track record of extramural funding to support their research programs. The areas of research interest are flexible but ideally will interface with disciplines represented within the College. Areas of particular interest include substance use disorders; mental health disorders; gerontology; Veterans’ health; healthcare disparities; quality of healthcare, and social determinants of health. Research may build on existing methodological strengths in areas such as use of big data, dissemination and implementation, machine learning and natural language processing. Opportunities to collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Services Research & Development Services are encouraged.
The successful candidate will be engaged in the teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students. Previous experience in teaching is highly desirable. As the preeminent research and academic institution within the greater Merrimack Valley, the University of Massachusetts Lowell and its Department of Public Health are also invested in service to improve the health of our communities. We seek applicants recognized for teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, ability to work with diverse populations, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Emphasis will be placed on individuals with experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
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A doctoral degree in public health or
other related health sciences field.
The ability to work effectively with
diverse groups on and off campus.
Strong record of research and
publication.
Evidence of an independent research
program and extramural funding with a record of extramural research
support.
Assistant professor candidates must
have a vibrant research program with current funding or a strong
likelihood of funding and scholarly dissemination.
Associate professor candidates must
have a nationally recognized research program with a record of
extramural research support and current funding.
Full professor candidates must have a
national/international reputation with extensive publications and
consistent funding to support a research team of students and
scientists.
Preferred Qualifications:
-
Discipline-specific teaching
experience preferred.
Experience in mentoring early career
faculty and graduate students preferred.
Experience in fostering
interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Excellent communication skills
(written and verbal).
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. However, the position may close when an
adequate number of qualified applications are received.
Please include the following documents with your application:
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Cover letter to include information
about your past academic experience and highlight the ways you
would be able to contribute to the department, college and
university.
Curriculum vitae.
Teaching statement/philosophy.
Research statement including research
goals, past research accomplishments and a 3 year research
plan.
Two-three samples of published work
in peer-reviewed journals in the area of funding/funding potential,
preferably as first author and in high impact journals.
Names and contact information of
three references will be required during the application process.
References will be contacted after the initial search committee
interview.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/en-us/job/507487/professor-public-health-open-rank
About University of Massachusetts
Lowell:
The University of Massachusetts Lowell,
located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech
corridor of Massachusetts, is a tier-1 public research university.
UMass Lowell has experienced dramatic growth in research funding,
total endowments, and student enrollment over the past eight years.
It is a Carnegie Classification Doctoral University – Higher
Research Activity and conducts more than $84 million in sponsored
research annually.
UMass Lowell is situated in the heart of New England on the banks of the Merrimack River, a beautiful and culturally diverse area and birthplace of America’s industrial revolution. Cotton mills in Lowell, the only city to be awarded national park status by the U.S. National Park Service, opened in 1814 and the city has been a hub of invention and innovation ever since. UML continues that legacy of innovation throughout the campus. Its location 25 miles north of Boston offers unsurpassed enrichment of every type including fine arts, dining, historical sites, and of course sports! Just north of Lowell the grandeur of New Hampshire’s White mountains unfolds not far from the storied ski lodges of Vermont. All told, Lowell is a jewel of a city in one of the most attractive regions in the country to live.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to promoting an inclusive environment and to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal. We encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to apply and would be pleased to have applicants identify strengths in these areas.
About the Zuckerberg College of Health
Sciences:
The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences
is dynamic, rapidly expanding, and prepares professionals and
scientists in a wide range of health science fields including
applied, clinical and translational areas. The Zuckerberg College
of Health Sciences offers baccalaureate, masters and doctoral
programs in several health related disciplines including
pharmaceutical sciences, public health, physical therapy,
biomedical sciences, nutrition and exercise science. A large
research program and vibrant community partnerships and engagement
opportunities enrich and support our educational programs. The
successful candidates will collaborate with other college faculty,
with community partners, and with external academic colleagues.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other protected class.
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