Assistant Professor (Education Scholar Pathway)

The Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine at The University of Vermont

The Robert Larner MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, through the Department of Medicine, is seeking an individual for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor (Education Scholar Pathway).

The successful candidate will possess doctoral level training in public health or related discipline, with expertise in global health, environmental health, and health equity, or doctoral level training in Medicine with Master’s level training in public health. Expertise and experience in Epidemiology is highly encouraged. The successful candidate will possess effective organizational interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills. Previous online teaching experience is preferred. Practical experience working in the field of public health and/or applied research experience is encouraged.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach online, graduate-level, public health courses, including core and elective courses in environmental public health, global health, and health equity; and advise and mentor graduate students in conducting applied and collaborative research, and public health projects that advance population health science and practice. Faculty member will assist in developing and coordinating MPH capstone projects (integrated practice experiences and applied practice experiences) as needed.

Although most responsibilities relate to teaching, curriculum development, and other responsibilities of the education scholar pathway, faculty members will also be expected to obtain grant funding to enhance the research component of the program. This may include, but is not limited to, applied public health research in identified areas of program excellence and other related areas of scholarship.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

Interested and qualified applicants should apply online at www.uvmjobs.com/ under Posting #F2605PO by submitting their CV, cover letter, statement of advancing diversity and inclusive excellence and a teaching statement.