A Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Science

College of Public Health

Department of Environmental Health Science

A Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Science

The Department of Environmental Health Science in the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The position is an academic year (9 month) appointment with an opportunity to supplement salary through external funding. 

We are seeking applicants with a strong academic record in teaching, research, and service in the area of environmental health sciences with focus on studying adverse health effects of environmental hazards on human populations.  Qualifications should include: doctoral degree in a discipline related to environmental and occupational health, environmental epidemiology, biochemistry, or molecular toxicology with at least two years of postdoctoral training. Preferred qualifications include evidence of the ability to submit strong (fundable) proposals for extramural funding, ability to produce and communicate research, and excellence in teaching and working with students. A commitment to cultural diversity is expected. The successful candidate will be required to teach at least one undergraduate and one graduate course in addition to mentoring student research.

Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials should include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching experience, and the names and contact information of three references (name, address, e-mail address, and phone number). Materials should be submitted via the UGA Job Search site: http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/125630. 

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.  Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

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