Rhode Island: Assistant Professor of Medical Science, Section of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Program in Public Health at Brown University

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (tenure track)
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
PROGRAM IN PUBLIC HEALTH
WARREN ALPERT MEDICAL SCHOOL OF BROWN UNIVERSITY

A faculty position (Assistant Professor) in the Section of Behavioral and Social Sciences is open in the Department of Community Health and Program in Public Health at Brown University. The start date is September, 2009. This position is part of a multi-year growth plan for Public Health at Brown, which is significantly expanding our faculty, with up to 17 new tenure-track positions.

Minimum requirements include having an emerging national reputation in an area of health behavior/health promotion research relevant for Health Communications, evidence of ability to obtain independent extramural funding, and evidence of potential for sustained scholarly productivity. This position requires teaching in the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs, so classroom teaching experience is highly desirable. A doctoral degree in a Behavioral and/or Social Science (or equivalent) is required. The desired research emphasis for this position is Health Communications, with substantive content in areas such as addictions, obesity, and/or physical activity. Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary research is desirable.

All applicants should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and have letters of recommendation sent from three referees to Peter M. Monti, Ph.D., Chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences Search Committee, Brown University, Department of Community Health, Box G-S121-5, Providence RI 02912; or send by email to Peter_Monti@brown.edu.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will continue until April 1, 2009. Applications received prior to February 1, 2009 will receive full consideration. Brown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and actively solicits applications from women and minorities.