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The Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES), Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, seeks scholars for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position.We are particularly interested in scholars with a demonstrated ability to obtain extramural research funding as a Principal Investigator and interest in community-engaged intervention research, multi-level interventions, implementation science, program evaluation, social determinants of health, community and social change processes, policy change, and systems science in the context of chronic disease prevention (e.g., tobacco control, physical activity/built environment, nutrition/food environments, and cancer screening).Individuals with strong methodological backgrounds, commitment to public health equity, commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments, and demonstrated ability to mentor and teach graduate students in public health will be preferred.
The BSHES departmental mission is to better the health of all people by advancing knowledge and training tomorrow’s leaders on how to change behavior and social conditions that influence health. The BSHES department matriculates approximately 100 MPH students and approximately 4 PhD students per year. Plans are underway for launching a School-wide DrPH program in Fall 2025, which will include a concentration in Evaluation and Implementation Science. The BSHES department comprises 32 primary and nearly 30 adjunct faculty, many of whom are affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Carter Center, and the Georgia Department of Public Health.
BSHES departmental faculty hold >$40 million in yearly extramural research funding. BSHES department faculty are leaders in several interdisciplinary research centers at Emory including the Emory Prevention Research Center, Center for Reproductive Health Research in the Southeast, Center for AIDS Research, Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance, Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory, Global Health Institute, Winship Cancer Institute, PRISM Health (Programs, Research and Innovation for Sexual and Minority Health) Research Group, and Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance. The successful applicant will likely engage with the Emory Prevention Research Center, and as appropriate, the Cancer Prevention and Control program of Winship Cancer Institute.
The Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH) at Emory University employs over 200 faculty members and enrolls over 1,300 graduate students per year in its MPH, MSPH, and doctoral programs. RSPH is ranked 3 rd in “Best Public Health Schools” by US News and World Report, and BSHES is ranked 3 rd nationally in Social and Behavioral Sciences Departments within Schools of Public Health. RSPH enjoys impressive physical resources with state-of-the-art IT and classroom facilities, open spaces for collaboration and group work, dedicated student spaces, small seminar rooms and large lecture halls. RSPH is located on the Emory University campus in Atlanta, Georgia, and is adjacent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory’s Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and a number of laboratory and clinical facilities. RSPH fosters a culture of inclusion and organizational equity as described in its policy ( https://www.sph.emory.edu/about/documents/rsph-dei-policy.pdf ). Emory’s endowment is among the largest of US universities. RSPH enjoys the benefits of its location in Atlanta, a vibrant, welcoming, and dynamic city, a global hub, and home to a diverse and growing population.
Applicants must apply through the Emory Careers Website ( http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/careers/ ) for requisition #132583 (Assistant or Associate Professor). Please include a cover letter indicating your interest and the rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) for which you wish to be considered, in addition to a curriculum vitae.
The starting date is negotiable, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Applications will be considered confidential, and references will not be contacted without the permission of applicants. Preference will be given to applicants received by September 20, 2024.
Inquiries can be directed to: bshes@emory.edu
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Job Number 132583
Job Type Regular Full-Time
Division School Of Public Health
Department SPH: Behav/Soc/Health Educ Sci
Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta
Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor
This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Not Applicable
Required Documents Cover letter, List of References
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