ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR - INSTRUCTION TRACK EPPH

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR - INSTRUCTION TRACK EPPH

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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR - INSTRUCTION TRACK EPPH

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Epidemiology and Pop Health Campus Location:

LSUHSC-BR CAMPUS INST

Job Summary/Basic Functions LSU Health seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidate for a full-time, faculty position at a rank commensurate with experience to join the Epidemiology and Population Health Program in the School of Public Health. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the launch and development of our new Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with a concentration in Epidemiology and Public Health on the Louisiana State University Baton Rouge campus. Responsibilities include assisting to develop and teach graduate-level courses in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health. The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to the curriculum design and implementation of the MPH program and mentor and advise MPH students in their academic progress. Additional activities include participating in service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels and collaborating with public health agencies and community organizations to foster practical learning experiences for students. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree in a public health discipline. Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education, preferably at the graduate level. Additional experience or interest in program development is highly desirable along with expertise in innovative teaching methodologies, including online and hybrid course delivery. The School of Public Health (SPH) is located on the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) campus. This new hire will serve on the Baton Rouge LSU Campus. The Epidemiology and Population Health Program is one of four programs in the SPH and has a national reputation for cancer research, community-engaged research and practice, and promoting health equity. The Epidemiology and Population Health Program and School of Public Health are home to the SEER program's Louisiana Tumor Registry and the Louisiana STD/HIV Program. We collaborate with the

LSU-LCMC

Cancer Center, the Comprehensive Alcohol

HIV/AIDS

Research Center, and the Louisiana Health Department. Epidemiology and Population Health faculty enjoy strong collaborative relationships with other SPH programs and our Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Allied Health, Graduate Medical Studies, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. The Epidemiology and Population Health program offers an MPH degree, an MD/MPH track, a PhD Degree, and an MD/PhD track. Program faculty also support the undergraduate (bachelor's in science) programs in public health (BSPH).

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Additional experience or interest in program development is highly desirable along with expertise in innovative teaching methodologies, including online and hybrid course delivery. Special Instructions Summary In addition to a CV and cover letter, Applicants should submit: A research statement describing accomplishments, current work, and future directions; A statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness; A list of three references (who will only be contacted for finalist. Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: Benefits & Retirement Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits