Assistant/Associate Professor of Global, Environmental Health

The Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) (formerly the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health) within the University of Maryland, School of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track). The successful candidate will be expected to build and lead an independent research program, teach and mentor students, and provide service to the university and profession.

GEOH includes a diverse group of 50 tenure-track/tenured and professional-track faculty focused on impactful research, scholarship, training, practice and community engagement across a number of domains including: airborne infectious disease transmission; climate change and health; water quality, water reuse and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); environmental justice; cumulative environmental health risks; occupational health; air and dietary contaminants; and One Health.

The department offers six academic degree programs: a new BS in Global Health (launched in Fall 2024); a new Environmental Justice Specialization (launched in Fall 2024) within a BS in Environmental Science & Policy (in collaboration with our College of Agriculture & Natural Resources); an MPH with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences; an MS and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences; and a post baccalaureate certificate in Global Health.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a doctorate in Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Epidemiology or a closely related field. If the doctorate is not conferred by a School of Public Health, then the applicant should also possess a Master of Public Health degree or equivalent public health experience. Assistant Professor applicants should demonstrate potential for outstanding scholarship and extramural funding. Associate Professor applicants should demonstrate a proven ability to obtain extramural funding and lead a successful research program. Applicants should also have teaching experience using inclusive pedagogies; and demonstrate a commitment to working with a diverse body of students in a mentoring role. While consideration will be given to all areas of environmental health specialization, preference will be given to applicants whose scholarship lies in the following areas: environmental health policy, environmental justice, environmental epidemiology, cumulative risk assessment, or climate change and health.

Application: For full consideration, applicants should submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a single letter of intent that a) describes their interest in the position, b) includes a research statement describing their previous experience and future research goals, c) describes their teaching and mentoring experience and future plans in these areas, and d) includes a statement that details their commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their scholarship, teaching and mentoring activities; and 3) contact information for three references (who will be contacted at a later date). Review of applications will begin on February 3, 2025 (best consideration date) and continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications electronically at workday website (https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP), position number P-102038 listed under the faculty section. If you have any questions about the position, please email the chair of the search committee, Dr. Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, rerosenb@umd.edu. If you have any questions about the application procedures through Workday, please email Katie Degennaro, kdegenna@umd.edu