The University of Iowa's Faculty Job Line

FACULTY POSITION IN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Occupational & Environmental Health

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:
Tenure track faculty position in Industrial Hygiene at the level of Professor or Associate Professor.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate courses in industrial hygiene, direct graduate thesis research, and develop an extramurally-funded research program

Applicant Credentials are Subject to Verification
Background checks(criminal history, child/dependent adult sexual abuse) will be conducted on final candidates for all positions in UI Hospitals and Clinics. Background checks may also be conducted for other positions.

FACULTY POSITION IN OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Occupational & Environmental Health

Salary: $70,000.00 to Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:
The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health at The University of Iowa College of Public Health invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Occupational Ergonomics at the level of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor. Applications may also be considered at the level of Faculty Associate.

The Department of Occupational and Environmental Health offers a rich environment for collaborative research including a NIOSH-funded Agricultural Health Center, an NIEHS-funded Environmental Health Sciences Research Center, a CDC-funded Injury Prevention Research Center, a Superfund Basic Research Program, and a NIOSH-funded Healthier Workforce Center for Excellence. The department is also host of the Heartland Center, a NIOSH-funded education and research center in occupational health and safety.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate courses in ergonomics, direct graduate thesis research, and develop an extramurally funded research program.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE EPIDEMIOLOGIST

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Epidemiology

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:
The Department of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position with specific training and expertise in infectious disease epidemiology.

PROFESSOR & HEAD OF COMMUNITY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Community & Behavioral Health

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:
The University of Iowa College of Public Health seeks a dedicated and experienced leader for the Head of the Department of Community and Behavioral Health. The Department Head serves as the departmental executive officer and reports directly to the Dean of the College. The successful candidate will facilitate the growing national reputation of the Department in research, service, and teaching, and will work closely with other academic units and state and community partners to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. It is presumed that the new Head will be appointed at the level of Professor with Tenure.

The College of Public Health, established in 1999, has grown to include 82 full-time faculty positions and over 425 graduate students. The annual revenues in FY07 were more than $60 million, of which $45 million was from external research funding. The College of Public Health has five departments; Community and Behavioral Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Management and Policy, and Occupational and Environmental Health. Dr. Susan Curry, an internationally recognized public health researcher and inspiring academic leader, joined the College as Dean in August, 2008. The College has a very successful fundraising campaign underway and will complete a new, state-of-the-art college building in fall, 2010. The College offers a collaborative, high-energy culture, and engages with many academic, government, and community partners.

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health was the only new Department created with the establishment of the College of Public Health. The Department has 11 primary faculty, 52 students, and $4.2 million in research funding. The Department excels in research and teaching in the areas of smoking cessation and prevention, alcohol/drug abuse and dependence, health communication, mental health, community development and empowerment, injury prevention, obesity, public health program evaluations, and youth risk behaviors. The Department excels in developing, evaluating, and disseminating evidence-based practices including community-level interventions. In addition to thedegrees in community and behavioral health (MPH, MS, and PhD), the Department offers graduate degree subtracks in health communication, maternal, child,and family health, nutrition and exercise, addiction studies, and occupational injury prevention research. The department currently houses four research centers: the CDC funded Prevention Research Center, the SAMHSA funded Prairieland Addiction Technology Transfer Center, the Iowa Tobacco Research Center, and the Center for Health Communication and Social Marketing.

Candidates for head of the Department of Community and Behavioral Health must have a PhD, DrPH, or an MD (with an MPH preferred), and at least 5 years of academic experience in a community health and/or behavioral/social science discipline relevant to public health. A record of research productivity, including extramural funding, and teaching experience are required. The candidate must demonstrate leadership and administrative ability, evidence of collaborative efforts in teaching and/or research, and a record of community service. The candidate must also demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies for working with diverse faculty, staff, and students, and a commitment to promoting a diverse environment.

The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply electronically for Requisition # ____ at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty. Inquiries regarding the position can be made to Dr. Corinne Peek-Asa, Chair of the Search Committee, by phone: 319-335-4895 or email: Corinne-peek-asa@uiowa.edu.The search committee will continue to screen applicants until the position is filled. Nominations and applications should include a letter outlining interest and relevant experience, a curriculum vitae, and three references (to be contacted only with permission).

PROFESSOR AND HEAD OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND POLICY

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 12:12:00 CDT

Department: Health Management & Policy

Salary: Commensurate

Advertising Ends On: Applications are being accepted for consideration; however, the position may be filled at any time.

Position Details:
The Department of Health Management and Policy, in the College of Public Health at The University of Iowa, seeks tenure eligible candidates for the position of Department Head. The Department Head serves as the departmental executive officer and reports directly to the Dean of the College. The Department is one of five academic units and thirty research and training centers within the College.

Since becoming a unit within the College of Public Health, the Department of Health Management and Policy has significantly enhanced its faculty complement, research portfolio, and academic programming. The Departments 13 primary faculty members currently serve as PIs for over $16 million in grants and contracts. The Departments MHA program is nationally-recognized and the PhD curriculum recently was revised and is strong. The Department has collaborative arrangements with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, other colleges and departments within the University, and a broad range of healthcare organizations. Combined degree programs are in place with the Colleges of Business and Law and with the Department of Urban and Regional Planning.

Over 1,100 alumni of the MHA program work in a wide variety of hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations throughout the nation and overseas. PhD program alumni hold positions in many academic institutions and professional associations, as well as operational settings. The HMP Alumni Association is well-organized, is one of the Colleges Founding Partners, and provides significant advisory and financial resources to the Department.

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in a related field, have an established record of scholarly achievement, publications, external grant funding in health services research, and administrative leadership experience. The candidate must understand the business of health care and be able to foster effective, multi-disciplinary collaboration with academic departments throughout the university and with health-related organizations in the public and private sectors. The candidate also must have a demonstrated commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment. S/he should be able to mentor graduate students and junior faculty, and contribute effectively to innovative instructional programs at both the doctoral and masters degree level. Appointment at the level of professor is expected.

The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Information about this position is posted on the College of Public Health Department of Health Management and Policy website: http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/hmp/.

Interested candidates should apply electronically for requisition #55898 at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty. Curriculum vitae, cover letter, and the names and addresses of five references are required and should be attached to the electronic application.