Faculty Position in Public Health Nutrition
The Department of Global Community Health and Behavioral Sciences (GCHB) at the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member with expertise in any area of public nutrition, including nutrition education, community nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, food security and resilience, or nutritional anthropology.The anticipated start date for the position is the summer or fall 2016.
GCHB is the largest department in the School, with faculty representing many different disciplines. The doctoral program offers both a PhD and DrPH degree, and the MPH program offers degrees in any of five different concentrations: Nutrition and Food Security, Health Education and Communication, Material and Child Health, International Health and Development, and Community Health Sciences. The Department also houses the Prevention Research Center, the Mary Amelia Women's Center, and the Center for Global Health Equity. GCHB has very strong ties with nearby city and state public health agencies, community-based organizations, and international organizations, all of which provide opportunities for studies on nutrition and food security.
The individual hired for this position will be responsible for developing an independent extramurally-funded research program, as well as teaching and mentoring graduate students.The position requires an earned doctorate in a relevant field, experience or potential as a funded investigator, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and teaching experience. Although applicants with expertise in any area of public health nutrition are sought, those who focus their work in low and middle-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applications must be submitted online at: Please include the following: (1) a cover letter describing the applicant’s qualifications, including statements on both teaching and research; (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) list of 3 references with contact information.
Review of applications will start March 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Salary will depend on rank and prior experience.
For more information, please contact:
Diego Rose, PhD, Search Committee Chair
1440 Canal Street, TW 2210, Mail Code: 8319
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tulane University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/persons with disabilities/veterans employer committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities or veterans. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.