Miami: Tenure Track Open Rank - 2 Positions (Department of Epidemiology), Florida International University

Job Info
Company Name: FlU -- Florida International University
Position Title: Tenure Track Open Rank - 2 Positions (Department of Epidemiology)
Location(s): Miami, Florida, United States, 33199
Apply URL: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=8084&job=5339369


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Epidemiology within the Robert Stempel School of Public Health (RSSPH) at Florida International University invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the area of Epidemiology.

Florida International University is ranked as a Research University in the High Research Activity category of the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious classification system. The RSSPH is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Our mission is to enhance the public’s health by conducting innovative research, training future leaders and health professionals from diverse backgrounds, translating research into policy and practice, and serving our local communities as well as communities around the world, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required qualifications include: PhD in Epidemiology or related disciplines; track record of collaborative research and publication; effective interpersonal and communication skills. As appropriate for rank, preferred qualifications include: strong record of securing extramural research/grant funding; teaching experience in relevant discipline. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for effective teaching, scholarly activity, and ability to communicate effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse populations.

RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibilities will include research, teaching graduate courses, student advisement, serving on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees, and serving the university, professional, and neighboring communities.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selection and review process will begin on November 15, 2008 and will remain open until the positions are filled. To apply please visit us on-line at www.fiujobs.org and reference position #41628/42739.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Fatma Ercanli-Huffman, Chair of the faculty search committee, at Fatma.Ercanli-huffman@fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System and an EO/EA/AA Employer and Institution.