Chapel Hill, NC: Assistant/Associate Professor (Global health, Health Education & Promotion), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Department: Health Behavior and Health Education
Department Website: http://www.sph.unc.edu/hbhe
Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Start Date: Available Immediately

Job Categories: Assistant Professor
Associate Professor


Academic Field(s): Health Education & Promotion
Community Health
Clinical Psychology
Medicine
Public Health/Biostatistics/Epidemiology
Public Health/Management/Administration


Job Website: http://www.sph.unc.edu/hbhe

Apply By E-mail: global_health_search@unc.edu


Job Description:

TENURE-TRACK POSITION in health behavior and health education with focus on global health. Appointment at Assistant Professor; other ranks may be considered.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: Faculty address prevention, health promotion, disease management across a variety of health problems in diverse populations domestically and internationally, emphasizing three areas: health communication, interpersonal and social processes, and community engagement. The department is committed to research and practice that advances social justice.

RESPONSIBILITIES include funded research, graduate level teaching, and advising. Scholarship should include application of health behavior principles to preventing or reducing global health problems and bring a global perspective to an understanding of health behavior and health promotion topic areas. Research should focus on health priorities in low-resource settings, addressing infectious or chronic diseases or other global health issues.

QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate in international health, behavioral or social sciences, medicine or public health, or related disciplines. Research experience pertinent to global health and health behavior. Demonstrated ability to establish and collaborate in multidisciplinary, funded research programs. Peer-reviewed publications required; some graduate-level teaching experience preferred.

DATES: Screening of applications will begin on April 1, 2008.

TO APPLY: email PDF versions of curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information for three references to Jo Anne Earp, Sc.D., Search Committee Chair, at global_health_search@unc.edu.

SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION at: www.sph.unc.edu/hbhe



EEO / AA Policy:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities and individuals with disabilities.

Contact: Jo Anne Earp, Search Committee Chair
Health Behavior and Health Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Phone Number: 919-966-3761
E-mail: global_health_search@unc.edu