Post by Medsoc on Jul 27, 2014 9:11:01 GMT -5
Assistant / Associate Professor CHS
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
The University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health is Hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences with a focus in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). This is a tenure-track faculty position in maternal and child health at the ‘mid-level assistant’ or ‘early associate’ professor rank. For fullest consideration please apply by November 30, 2014. This search will remain open until filled. Anticipated starting date is August 2015. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The University of Illinois at Chicago has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.
Application Procedures: To apply, please visit jobs.uic.edu/job-board
The application package requires a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, relevant publications, and the names and contact information for three references. For more information about the position please contact: Noel Chavez, PhD, RD, LDN, Associate Professor, Maternal and Child Health Program, Community Health Sciences, UIC School of Public Health, 1603 W. Taylor, MC923, Chicago, IL 60612. Phone: 312.996.0747. Email: nchavez@uic.edu
Instructions for applying: www.uic.edu/depts/hr/support/HireTouch/training/HireTouch_ApplicantGuide.pdf
For additional information about UIC, SPH, CHS or the City of Chicago please see:
University of Illinois at Chicago: colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/uic-1776
School of Public Health: publichealth.uic.edu/
Community Health Sciences (CHS): publichealth.uic.edu/departments/communityhealthsciences/aboutchs/
City of Chicago: www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/about.html
MCH Program (www.uic.edu/sph/mch/) The UIC Maternal and Child Health Program is located within the Community Health Sciences Division of the School of Public Health. The Program was established in 1983 and has been funded by the DHHS/HRSA/Maternal and Child Health Bureau to offer graduate and continuing education as well as technical assistance to MCH agencies to improve the health and well being of women, children and families. We offer a concentration in maternal and child health as well as a program in MCH Epidemiology at the MPH level, specialization in MCH for PhD students, and a concentration in MCH Epidemiology for PhD students, jointly with the Epidemiology Division. While this faculty member will be focused on working with the maternal and child health program they will also be fully engaged and integrated with teaching and research activities within the CHS Division.
Community Health Sciences (CHS) Division (publichealth.uic.edu/departments/) CHS is one of four divisions within the School of Public Health with multiple disciplines of educators, researchers and practitioners. We focus on the biospsychosocial determinants of health across populations and communities and through the lifecourse, with an aim toward improving and sustaining population health and well being.
Consistent with UIC SPH mission and values, this program embraces diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions, such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability , and disadvantaged socioeconomic status. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will help us expand the perspectives and experiences we bring to our work. We believe that the more we include diverse perspectives and experiences in our work, the better we are able to help all individuals live healthier lives.
Duties:
Faculty responsibilities include establishing/maintaining a funded program of research, teaching graduate and professional courses in MCH and/or CHS), advising and mentoring graduate and professional students, serving on doctoral, college and campus committees, and developing and maintaining community partnerships for research and practice.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctoral degree earned prior to the hiring date in community or population health (in one or more areas across the life course), public health, epidemiology, health or social/behavioral sciences or a closely related field.
4-6 years of post-doctoral experience as faculty
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential.
Strong potential for graduate level teaching and mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in nursing, nutrition, health sciences, implementation science, health services research, health equity and disparities, social justice, women’s studies, social work or other closely related discipline; preference for a MPH degree. A successful candidate will have an established research program that addresses the health of women, children, and/or families, with evidence of scholarly productivity and potential along with evidence of obtaining independent external research funding. We are particularly interested in candidates who take a lifecourse approach in research and practice. Applicants who bring experience in MCH/PH practice and with an interest/experience in workforce development and/or management and organizational development are preferred. Experience in graduate teaching and using technology for graduate and continuing education is desired for our graduate education program as well as our workforce development and continuing education activities.
University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
The University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health is Hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor of Community Health Sciences with a focus in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). This is a tenure-track faculty position in maternal and child health at the ‘mid-level assistant’ or ‘early associate’ professor rank. For fullest consideration please apply by November 30, 2014. This search will remain open until filled. Anticipated starting date is August 2015. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The University of Illinois at Chicago has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.
Application Procedures: To apply, please visit jobs.uic.edu/job-board
The application package requires a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, relevant publications, and the names and contact information for three references. For more information about the position please contact: Noel Chavez, PhD, RD, LDN, Associate Professor, Maternal and Child Health Program, Community Health Sciences, UIC School of Public Health, 1603 W. Taylor, MC923, Chicago, IL 60612. Phone: 312.996.0747. Email: nchavez@uic.edu
Instructions for applying: www.uic.edu/depts/hr/support/HireTouch/training/HireTouch_ApplicantGuide.pdf
For additional information about UIC, SPH, CHS or the City of Chicago please see:
University of Illinois at Chicago: colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/uic-1776
School of Public Health: publichealth.uic.edu/
Community Health Sciences (CHS): publichealth.uic.edu/departments/communityhealthsciences/aboutchs/
City of Chicago: www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/about.html
MCH Program (www.uic.edu/sph/mch/) The UIC Maternal and Child Health Program is located within the Community Health Sciences Division of the School of Public Health. The Program was established in 1983 and has been funded by the DHHS/HRSA/Maternal and Child Health Bureau to offer graduate and continuing education as well as technical assistance to MCH agencies to improve the health and well being of women, children and families. We offer a concentration in maternal and child health as well as a program in MCH Epidemiology at the MPH level, specialization in MCH for PhD students, and a concentration in MCH Epidemiology for PhD students, jointly with the Epidemiology Division. While this faculty member will be focused on working with the maternal and child health program they will also be fully engaged and integrated with teaching and research activities within the CHS Division.
Community Health Sciences (CHS) Division (publichealth.uic.edu/departments/) CHS is one of four divisions within the School of Public Health with multiple disciplines of educators, researchers and practitioners. We focus on the biospsychosocial determinants of health across populations and communities and through the lifecourse, with an aim toward improving and sustaining population health and well being.
Consistent with UIC SPH mission and values, this program embraces diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions, such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability , and disadvantaged socioeconomic status. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will help us expand the perspectives and experiences we bring to our work. We believe that the more we include diverse perspectives and experiences in our work, the better we are able to help all individuals live healthier lives.
Duties:
Faculty responsibilities include establishing/maintaining a funded program of research, teaching graduate and professional courses in MCH and/or CHS), advising and mentoring graduate and professional students, serving on doctoral, college and campus committees, and developing and maintaining community partnerships for research and practice.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
A doctoral degree earned prior to the hiring date in community or population health (in one or more areas across the life course), public health, epidemiology, health or social/behavioral sciences or a closely related field.
4-6 years of post-doctoral experience as faculty
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential.
Strong potential for graduate level teaching and mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in nursing, nutrition, health sciences, implementation science, health services research, health equity and disparities, social justice, women’s studies, social work or other closely related discipline; preference for a MPH degree. A successful candidate will have an established research program that addresses the health of women, children, and/or families, with evidence of scholarly productivity and potential along with evidence of obtaining independent external research funding. We are particularly interested in candidates who take a lifecourse approach in research and practice. Applicants who bring experience in MCH/PH practice and with an interest/experience in workforce development and/or management and organizational development are preferred. Experience in graduate teaching and using technology for graduate and continuing education is desired for our graduate education program as well as our workforce development and continuing education activities.