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The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington (formerly, known as School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation) invites applications for Professor and Chair of the recently created Department of Environmental Health. The Chair will be instrumental in leading the continuing development of research, teaching, and service activities in the department’s professional disciplines. The Chair is expected to secure financial resources to meet program objectives, and facilitate interaction and collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and alumni. As the department continues to develop, the chair will be instrumental in recruiting and hiring additional faculty.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Dean to further the School’s goals and research mission.

The newly named School of Public Health-Bloomington is building on the traditions of its 65 year-old predecessor school, and is hiring faculty and staff to join the newly created Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Environmental Health, in addition to continuing recruitment in Applied Health Science, Kinesiology, and Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies. Its noted successes include its top graduate programs, distinguished faculty, and accomplished researchers.  The IU School of Public Health-Bloomington will have a rural community focus that will emphasize its strengths in social and behavioral health, environmental health, epidemiology and community-based research and practice.

Candidates for the position must hold a Ph.D. in Environmental Health or related field; have several years of funded research in their discipline, a record of demonstrated scholarly achievement, an ability to collaborate across disciplines, significant administrative experience, and national/international professional engagement sufficient to warrant tenured Full Professor rank.  An established record in funded scientific research is essential along with the capacity to mentor junior faculty regarding tenure and promotion is desired. Salary is competitive depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a tenured 12-month academic appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit application materials electronically at clirot@indiana.edu or via postal mail at the address below. Applications should include: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of six (6) references.   Statements of research and teaching interests are also encouraged. Questions should be addressed to envrhlth@indiana.edu.

Environmental Health Chair Search

c/o Christina Lirot, Manager of Business Affairs

School of Public Health - Bloomington

Indiana University

1025 East 7th Street, C033

Bloomington, IN 47405-4801

Please visit the department website for an online posting   http://www.publichealth.indiana.edu/about/administration/positions.shtml

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