ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Position Information
Posting Details
| Official Job Title | ASSISTANT PROFESSOR |
|---|---|
| Working Title: | Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track – Epidemiology |
| Position Number | 02060690 |
| Division | Joseph J Zilber School of Public Health |
| Department | B7001 Public Health Administration |
| Position Type | Faculty |
| Appointment Type | Tenure Track Faculty |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Percent | 100 |
| Posting Type | Faculty & Instructional |
| Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program) | The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides a world-class, affordable education to 25,000 students from 90 countries. As one of the nation’s top research universities, UWM partners with leading companies and non-profit organizations in Wisconsin and beyond to advance knowledge, bring new discoveries to market and prepare students for work in a global economy. We are committed to attracting, retaining, and growing a diverse staff that honors unique experiences and perspectives. At UWM, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We take pride in being dedicated to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Join our UWM family where your talents and expertise are recognized, valued, and contribute to greater pathways of success in both your career and life. Milwaukee is a vibrant, diverse urban area on the shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to beaches, a thriving cultural scene, an expansive urban parks system, and hundreds of miles of bike lanes and paths. There is great enthusiasm within the Milwaukee area for promoting public health and systems change. Opportunities for collaborative research and practice across multiple institutions and community-based organizations are available. The Zilber School’s five-story LEED-certified main facility near downtown provides ample space for collaborative, interdisciplinary research and anchors one of Milwaukee’s transforming historic neighborhoods. Wet laboratories on the main UW-Milwaukee campus also provide complementary space for cutting-edge, laboratory-based public health research. The Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health (Zilber School) at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee was founded in 2009 and is the only CEPH-accredited school of Public Health in Wisconsin. Zilber School faculty are leading research programs that address public health and health equity from the molecular to the societal levels. Current research areas span cancer, nutritional, social and environmental epidemiology; women’s health; health disparities; racism and health; health services and policy; maternal and child health; global health, genomics; epigenetics; developmental neurobiology; immunotoxicology; environmental toxicology; aquatic environmental microbiology and chemistry, technology and behavior; and health promotion. We offer PhD and MPH degrees in epidemiology along with a B.S. degree in public health. The Zilber School also offers graduate degrees in Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Community and Behavioral Health Promotion, and Public Health Policy. Our multidisciplinary MPH in epidemiology curricula prepare students to engage in rigorous, theory-driven, evidence-based, and community-engaged public health practice and research, and our Ph.D. curricula engages students to translate epidemiology to policy. |
| Job Summary | The Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Epidemiology. We seek an innovative scholar and educator with strong methodological expertise to support our mission of advancing population health, health equity, and social and environmental justice through education, research, community engagement, and advocacy for health-promoting policies and strategies. Candidates from all areas of epidemiology will be considered with priority given to candidates with research and teaching interests in social epidemiology and/or infectious disease epidemiology. Scholars who conduct translational or community-engaged research connecting epidemiology to public health practice or policy are especially encouraged to apply. This position is a 100% hard-funded tenure-track 9-month academic year appointment with competitive salary, attractive benefits, three course per year teaching load, research incentives and start-up package, with ability to generate summer salary. The candidate must possess a doctoral degree in Epidemiology by the time of appointment and have a track record of independent epidemiological research commensurate with years of experience. Preference will be given to candidates with research and/or teaching expertise in social epidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, translational or community-engaged research connecting epidemiology to public health practice or policy, and/or strong skills in advanced epidemiological methods. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program; teach graduate and undergraduate epidemiology courses; mentor graduate students; and engage in university and professional and/or community service. |
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| Application Instructions | Applicants must apply online and submit the following required application materials: a) a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, b) a full CV, c) a research statement describing most significant contributions and current and future research activities, d) a teaching statement describing approach, experience and evidence of teaching excellence, e) a statement discussing how you have – or will – address systemic social inequities and advance the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion via your research, teaching, and academic service (1-2 pages, upload under Other Document 1), and f) contact information for three professional references. The anticipated start date for this position is August 21, 2023, with both earlier and later start dates negotiable. This is a continuous recruitment.Review of applications will begin January 17, 2023 and continue until position is filled. Application materials received after January 16, 2023 may not receive consideration. |
| Application Deadline | |
| Continuous (Open Until Filled?) | Yes |
| If Continuous, Initial Review Date | 01/17/2023 |
| Position Contact Name | Chris Cigale |
| Contact Phone | 414-229-3410 |
| Contact Email | [email protected] |
| Application Notes | For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. |
| Legal Notices | AA/EO Statement UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact [email protected] or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Title and Total Compensation Project The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/ |
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