School Of Public Health Biostatistics & Epidemiology - Open Rank Faculty Positions

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Recruitment/Posting Title School of Public Health Biostatistics & Epidemiology - Open Rank Faculty Positions Department SPH-Epidemiology Salary Commensurate With Experience Posting Summary

The Rutgers School of Public Health invites applications for multiple open-rank tenure/tenure-track and clinical faculty positions across our four departments: Biostatistics and Epidemiology; Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice; Health Behavior, Society, and Policy; and Urban-Global Public Health.

We are a leading school of public health dedicated to advancing the well-being of diverse populations through cutting-edge research, education, and community engagement, where our commitment to excellence is demonstrated across six Areas of Excellence:

• Environmental Justice

• LGBTQ+ Health

• Mental Health & Substance Abuse

• Modern Biostatistical & Epidemiological Methods

• Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health

• Violence Prevention

Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research, innovative teaching, and impactful community service in several disciplines within these areas, including but not limited to: aging, causal inference methods, climate change, clinical trial designs, sustainability, global and migrant health, infectious and chronic disease epidemiology, perinatal health, pharmacoepidemiology, public health nutrition, population mental health, social and commercial determinants of health, statistical learning methods, and substance use.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose works align with any of these disciplines or, more broadly, with any of our six Areas of Excellence.

Successful applicants will be expected to develop and sustain an extramurally funded research program, contribute to our teaching mission, mentor MPH and doctoral students, and actively engage with the communities we serve.

Position Status Full Time Posting Number 24FA0694 Posting Open Date 07/01/2024 Posting Close Date 12/31/2024

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

We offer an attractive recruitment package that includes a competitive salary and start-up funds.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) and demonstrate a strong record of scholarship as appropriate for their rank.

Tenure/tenure-track applicants must have a history of successful extramural funding as independent researchers.

Review of applications will occur on a rolling basis.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview

Why Rutgers School of Public Health?

Our mission is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice.

At Rutgers School of Public Health, you will find a collaborative environment with a diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers Health, and the wider Rutgers University community.

Appointments will be made in an appropriate department within the School of Public Health, which has locations in Newark and New Brunswick. We offer multiple master's and doctoral degrees, dual-degree, certificate, and articulated BA/BS-MPH degree programs. We also offer robust online and global programming, with partnerships in China, Greece, Italy, and Tanzania. Under the leadership of Dean Perry N. Halkitis, the CEPH-accredited Rutgers School of Public Health continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth.

Join us in our mission to advance public health and make a meaningful impact on communities locally and globally.

Statement

Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit:

• Cover letter addressing candidate's qualifications

• Research statement, if applicable (up to 250 words)

• Teaching philosophy statement (up to 250 words)

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and antiracism statement (up to 250 words)

• Curriculum vitae (with clear indication of extramural grants, role on these grants, funding source and amount)

• Names of three (3) references

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/230775 Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Teaching Philosophy

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

• Teaching Interests

• Diversity Statement

Optional Documents

• Research Statement