New Jersey: 2 faculty positions, Assistant Professor (Community health/epidemiology; environmental health), William Paterson University

Position: Assistant Professor
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: William Paterson University
Location: New Jersey
Date posted: 11/12/2007

The William Paterson University

The William Paterson University of New Jersey is a comprehensive public institution of higher learning, committed to promoting student success, academic excellence, and community outreach with opportunities for lifelong learning. The University enrolls
11,000 students from across the country and from over 40 foreign nations. William Paterson University is situated on a beautiful suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, twenty miles west of New York City.


Faculty Positions Academic Year 2008-2009

The University is pleased to solicit applications and nominations for faculty positions for the academic year 2008-2009. Unless otherwise indicated, faculty appointments are tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor and require an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in the field. (ABD’s may however be considered for appointment at the rank of instructor, with projected completion of degree requirements by June 2010). Candidates should send letters of application, current curriculum vitae, and dossier to the Chairperson of the respective Department, Drawer CHE, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470. Documentation of a high level of teaching effectiveness and commitment to scholarship, creative expression, and service is highly desirable. Review of applications will commence upon approval for funding and continue until the position is filled. The academic year commences September 1, 2008.


Department of Community Health
Joanna Hayden, chairperson (email: haydenj@wpunj.edu)

Earned doctorate in Health Education or Public Health and CHES certification or CHES eligible. Documented evidence of college teaching, research, and scholarly publications is required. Candidates must have expertise in teaching Research Methods and other courses such as Epidemiology, Community Health Methods, Personal Health, and Human Disease.


Department of Environmental Science
Richard Pardi, chairperson (email: pardir@wpunj.edu)

Environmental Geoscience. Specialization in any area of environmental geosciences. Position entails expectation of teaching introductory environmental and geoscience courses as well as advanced courses in area of specialization. All candidates expected to pursue a research program that involves undergraduate students.


Further information about the positions, the University, and the departmental programs can be obtained electronically through access to its website at http://www.wpunj.edu/jobs.

William Paterson University is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer; the University community values and supports diversity among faculty, staff and students. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply