Working/Functional TitleAst/Asc/Full Professor- Tenure System Position SummaryThe College of Human Medicine seeks candidates for 3-4 tenure system positions to help build a growing academic program of public health centered in Flint, MI at the rank of Ast/Asc/Full Professor. The goal is to expand a strong, energetic cohort of public health researchers who are dedicated to academic excellence and research that improves the health and well-being of the communities around them. Funding for these positions is provided by the C.S. Mott Foundation and the Michigan State University Global Impact Initiative. Both 12-month and 9-month appointments are possible. To build academic expertise that is optimally responsive to the public health needs of the Flint community, the program seeks candidates in the following areas:
Identified areas of need include research to address substance abuse, mental health, smoking, obesity, maternal and child health, chronic diseases including cancer and cardiovascular illness, stress and coping, prevention/detection health behaviors, health disparities, sexually transmitted infections, access to care, and social and built environmental determinants of health including violence, safety, education, poverty, and unemployment. In the context of recent challenges in Flint, there is also interest in expertise related to adverse childhood experiences/toxic stress mitigation, developmental neuroscience, nutrition, environmental health, community readiness, or related topics under the recently-launched Pediatric Public Health Initiative. Required DegreeDoctorate -A PhD, DrPH or similar in Public Health Minimum Requirements
Desired QualificationsDemonstrated ability to provide leadership and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams is essential. Required Application Materials
Special InstructionsApplicants should submit a letter of application including a personal statement, curriculum vitae, history of research funding, statement of current and future research plans, and contact information (address, e-mail and phone) for four references (applicant will be notified prior to contacting references). The personal statement should, among other things, indicate how this opportunity aligns with both current research emphases and career aspirations. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until July 31, 2021. For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply early. Questions may be directed to Todd Lucas, PhD, Search Committee Chair, Lucastod@msu.edu. Review of Applications Begins On7/31/2021 Websitewww.publichealth.msu.edu MSU StatementMichigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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