Open Rank Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor
Company: Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences of Columbia
University's Mailman School of Public Health seeks applicants for a
hire of 2-4 tenure-track faculty positions at the level of
Assistant Professor or higher. Since 2017, the Department has
doubled in faculty size and more than tripled its external grant
funded. In 2022, the Department's growing research portfolio has
brought Columbia University to the #1 position in NIH funding from
the NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Science
(NIEHS), based on NIH Reporter public data. Over the same time
span, the Department has also increased its educational offering,
including growing the highly successful Skills for Health and
Research Professional (SHARP) intensive training program, new class
offerings and new Master-level tracks. We seek scholars with
experience in environmental health sciences and/or skills
applicable to environmental health sciences that are interested in
contributing to the thriving Department's research, education, and
practice. Columbia University is committed to increasing diversity
and inclusion of underrepresented groups; the applicant should
describe how their current work demonstrates commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion, or how they will contribute to it
in the future.
The successful candidate(s) will develop an independent research
program within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.
Among other opportunities for collaboration, the Department is home
to the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health, the
NIEHS-Columbia P30 Center for Environmental Health and Justice in
Northern Manhattan that supports an active community engagement
program in Northern Manhattan (Harlem, Washington Heights, and
Inwood) and the South Bronx, the Columbia University Northern
Plains Superfund Research Program and the Program for Climate and
Health. These Centers and Programs offer opportunities for
community-based participatory research in communities that are
disproportionally affected by adverse environmental exposures. The
incumbent will work and collaborate with investigators across
Columbia University to develop a comprehensive research program in
the areas referenced above, and they will play a substantial role
in our MS, MPH, and PhD educational programs as an instructor and
mentor.
Research, Education, and Leadership Opportunities at the Different
Faculty Ranks:
Assistant Professor
The successful candidates appointed at the Assistant Professor rank
will have the exciting opportunity to establish a new independent
research program within the rapidly expanding Department of
Environmental Health Sciences. This role will include working with
a highly qualified cadre of graduate students, thereby contributing
to the department's educational objectives. Developing new
leadership skills in leading a research team is a key part of this
position. The successful candidate will also benefit from receiving
highly qualified mentorship from peers, senior faculty, and
professional external coaches. Participation in departmental and
interdisciplinary projects, as well as in our MS, MPH, and PhD
programs as an instructor and mentor, is expected.
Establishing a new independent research program; working with a
highly qualified cadre of graduate students; Developing new
leadership skills in leading a research team; receiving highly
qualified mentorship from peers, senior faculty and professional
external coaches; participate
Associate Professor
The successful candidates appointed at the Associate Professor rank
will have the chance to lead in both research and educational
endeavors within the department. This role entails having an
established research portfolio and the capability to secure
substantial external funding. They will play an integral role in
shaping the department's research direction and will have
opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Columbia
University. Educational responsibilities will extend beyond
instruction to include curriculum development and potentially
spearheading specialized tracks within the department's master's
and doctoral programs. Leadership roles will be available in
departmental administration, high-level committees, and strategic
planning initiatives.
Professor
The successful candidates appointed at the Professor rank will be
recognized as a leading expert in the field of environmental health
sciences. They will have the opportunity to set the research agenda
at the departmental and institutional levels, including leading
major research initiatives and community-based participatory
research projects. As a senior mentor to junior faculty, they will
play an instrumental role in guiding career development.
Educational commitments will not only encompass instruction and
mentorship but also the initiation and direction of academic
programs. The successful candidate will also serve in critical
leadership roles at the university level, participating in advisory
boards, interdisciplinary centers, and strategic committees.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in environmental health sciences, epidemiology,
toxicology, sociology, or other related discipline (PhD, ScD, DrPH,
or MD), with substantial post-doctoral training and experience.
A strong record of engaging in research, publishing in
peer-reviewed journals, a record of original and creative long-term
research vision, and demonstrated excellence in teaching and
mentoring are required. Potential for or an established record of
obtaining peer-reviewed funding for independent research is
essential, as is a demonstrated success in working with
multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams.
Excellent communication skills and collaborative skills are also
required.
We welcome applications from new and early-stage investigators as
well as investigators with established research programs.Columbia
University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability /
Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based
on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental
budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses,
specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting.
Keywords: Columbia University, Hoboken , Open Rank Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor, Education / Teaching , New York, New Jersey
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