Assistant Professor- Public Health Sciences at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina

Job Description:

Position Title: Assistant Professor- Public Health Sciences

Department: College: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

Location: 535 Edwards Hall- Clemson University

Open Date: Sep 13, 2024

Description

Clemson University’s Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) seeks applicants to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in One Health. “One Health” broadly defined encompasses collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approaches with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes by recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. This faculty position will join a dynamic group of more than 30 full time departmental faculty who are dedicated to a team science approach and collaboration across departments, colleges, and other partners.

DPHS is one of the fastest growing departments at Clemson University. Within DPHS our faculty disciplines include epidemiology, biostatistics, health informatics, global health, community health promotion and behavior, and health systems and policy. The department offers PhD and MS degrees in Applied Health Research and Evaluation, an MPH degree, a BS in Health Sciences, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Research. The department is also home to the Center for Public Health Modeling and Response (PHMR). The mission of PHMR is to develop and utilize data-driven approaches to inform clinical and public health decision-making and assist the ability of health organizations and communities to prepare for, and respond to, public health threats. More information can be found here: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/departments/public-health/research/phmr.html.

DPHS is housed within the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS). Interdisciplinary partnerships are encouraged across the CBSHS, which includes the School of Nursing and the Departments of Communication; Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health Sciences; and Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice. Further, the College is home to Clemson Rural Health, a program focused on transforming health outcomes in rural and underserved communities across the state. Opportunities for partnerships are also encouraged across Clemson University’s other eight colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Art and Construction; Arts and Humanities; the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business; Education; Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences; Science; and Veterinary Medicine. More information about CBSHS can be found at: https://www.clemson.edu/cbshs/index.html

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PhD) in public health, epidemiology, global health, applied mathematics/mathematical biology, statistics/biostatistics, data science, biological sciences, or related field
• Research experience in One Health-related field
• Experience participating in research teams that include human health, animal health, and/or environmental health experts
• Strong publication record
• Potential and ability to procure external funding
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Candidates must have a strong interest in building a funded research portfolio, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, developing interdisciplinary graduate and/or undergraduate courses in One Health-related fields, and obtaining research grants. We seek an inspired faculty member who will shape the next generation of innovation in health research. The position is a 9-month tenure-track position with research, teaching, and service obligations

Application Instructions

To be considered, please submit the following documents in PDF format in Interfolio:

• Application letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching and research statements

• One recent publication

• Contact information for 3 professional references

Interested individuals may apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/154306

The priority deadline is October 1, 2024, but applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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