Epidemiology Faculty - Open Rank
Georgia Southern University
Job Title: Epidemiology Faculty - Open Rank
Department: Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Department Website: http://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu
Institution: Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Application Deadline: October 19th, 2007
Position Start Date: August 1st, 2008
Job Categories: Assistant Professor
Academic Field(s): Public Health/Biostatistics/Epidemiology
Job Website: http://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu
Job Description:
Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the positions of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Epidemiology in the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research institution. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers 123 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master`s and doctoral programs. The University has earned national accreditation in 66 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies. The University awarded 2,660 degrees in 2005-2006.
A residential university with a Fall 2006 enrollment of over 16,000 students, Georgia Southern is the largest university in the southern half of Georgia and apart from the three research universities, the most comprehensive center of public higher education in the state. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing all of Georgia, 48 states, and more than 85 nations. Ninety percent of undergraduates are full-time students. The University is enhancing its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.
Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering baccalaureate through doctoral degrees, and a variety of outreach programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development. Georgia Southern celebrates its 2006 centennial with a strategic plan to advance the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class.
The 675-acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education center, a performing arts center, and a continuing education and conference center. The University`s Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference. The campus is located in Statesboro, a safe, hospitable, and progressive Main Street community of 30,000, an hour from historic Savannah and beach resorts, and approximately 200 miles from Atlanta.
On January 14, 2004, the Board of Regents established the first School of Public Health in the University System of Georgia and named it the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health. The establishment of the School was made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Karl E. Peace, in memory and honor of his wife, Dr. Jiann-Ping Hsu. In order to position the Jiann-Ping Hsu School of Public Health for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the School was transitioned to the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) effective January 1, 2006. Our mission is to invest the necessary resources to build an outstanding College of Public Health that will be recognized nationally for teaching, research, and service. Justification for selection of a College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University is directly related to the potential impact this institution will have among rural and underserved residents of the state.
The JPHCOPH is embarking on a massive and sustained recruitment effort. We are not only seeking academicians with strong potential for teaching, research, and service, but we are seeking individuals who will embrace the challenge of building a College that can be accredited by the CEPH. Currently, the JPHCOPH offers the Master of Health Services Administration (M.H.S.A.) and the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degrees, with emphasis areas in Biostatistics, Community Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Health Services Policy and Management. In addition, the Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) in Biostatistics, Community Health Behavior and Education, and Public Health Leadership will be initiated Fall 2007.
The JPHCOPH Health also houses the Karl E. Peace Center for Biostatistics the Center for Rural Health and Research, and the Center for Survey Research and Health Information
Position Description. Reporting to the Dean of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the successful applicants will teach graduate-level courses to students in the M.P.H. and Dr.P.H. programs; be actively involved in extramurally funded, multidisciplinary research; and provide service/outreach to the public health community. Successful candidates will be expected to provide academic and research advisement to students, promote and sustain interdisciplinary dialogue, hold active membership in professional associations, and serve on committees and participate in official activities at the college and university levels. The positions are 9-month appointments, and the salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Epidemiology or closely related area and relevant experience (e.g., post-doctorate or employment experience) by August 1, 2008.
Commitment to teaching, research, and service that is consistent with the College’s vision and mission.
Proven record of, or potential for, grantsmanship and extramural funding.
Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with students and faculty.
Commitment to service within the University and the professional community.
Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the College and University.
Minimum of 4 years college/university teaching experience or the equivalent at the assistant professor level or higher is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
Minimum of 5 years college/university teaching experience or the equivalent at the associate professor level or higher is required for the rank of professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest in working toward the elimination of health disparities, particularly with rural and underserved populations.
For the rank of associate or full professor, a record of securing extramurally funded research and substantive publications and presentations in professional venues.
Interest in working in diverse academic and professional communities.
Screening of applications begins October 19, 2007, and continues until the positions are filled. The position starting dates are August 1, 2008. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Stuart Tedders, Ph.D. Search Chair, Epidemiology Search # 53900 Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, P. O. Box 8015, Statesboro GA 30460-8015. Electronic mail: stedders@georgiasouthern.edu Telephone: 912-681-5653
EEO / AA Policy:
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://jphcoph.georgiasouthern.edu, or at http://chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.
Contact Information
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Contact: Stuart Tedders
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Georgia Southern University
PO Box 8015
Statesboro, GA 30460-8015
Phone Number: 912-681-5653
Fax Number: 912-681-5811
E-mail:
stedders@georgiasouthern.edu
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