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The University of Lethbridge, a
comprehensive university with approximately 8500 students from
37 countries, aims to foster the spirit of free inquiry and
the critical interpretation of ideas. The University is a
vital part of Lethbridge, a community of nearly 100,000
located beside the Oldman River and close to the Rocky
Mountains. An excellent place to raise a family and enjoy the
many recreational and cultural amenities of the area, you will
discover a wonderful quality of life that is second to none.
If you are open
to innovation and committed to the creation of an environment
that excites and ignites learning, we welcome your
application. The Faculty of Health Sciences is dedicated to
excellence in teaching, research, and community service
together with novel approaches to health, addictions and human
services.
Position/Qualifications
The Faculty of Health Sciences at
the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a
full-time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track faculty position in Public
Health at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. If you
possess a PhD or PhD near completion in the field of Public
Health your application is of considerable interest to us.
Demonstrated training and expertise in at least one core area
of public health scholarship is required (environmental health
sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and
management, and/or health promotion). Duties include
methodological and substantive research, teaching in public
health, and university/community service. The position will
commence on July 1, 2017.
Remuneration
You will receive an
excellent salary commensurate with your experience, as well as
benefits package and relocation assistance. Your research
program will be facilitated by a start–up research allowance.
Please visit The University of Lethbridge website to view the
economic benefits package outlined in the
University of Lethbridge Faculty Association (ULFA) Handbook.
Academic Setting
The Bachelor
of Health Sciences degree program in Public Health offered by
the U of L prepares graduates for varied careers in public
health and/or additional training in graduate studies. In
addition to the BHSc program in Public Health, the
Faculty of Health Sciences offers undergraduate degree
programs in Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling,
Nursing, and Therapeutic Recreation. Our Faculty also offers
Masters programming in Health Sciences (MSc), Nursing,
Counselling Psychology in Addictions (in collaboration with
the Faculty of Education), and a PhD in Population Studies in
Health. For additional information about the Faculty of Health
Sciences, please visit our website at
www.uleth.ca/healthsciences/.
Employment
Equity
This position is open to all
qualified applicants, although in accordance with Canadian
Immigration Regulation, first preference will be given to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The
University is an inclusive and equitable campus encouraging
applications from qualified women and men including persons
with disabilities, members of visible minorities and
Aboriginal persons. All positions are subject to Board
approval.
How to Apply
To apply please and include a
cover letter which states specifically which position you are
applying for, a current CV, evidence of research and teaching,
and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent
directly to Dr. Christopher Hosgood, Dean, Faculty of Health
Sciences, The University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive,
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K
3M4. Electronic applications are welcomed at:
dean.hlsc@uleth.ca. The closing date for applications
is October 31, 2016.
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