New Jersey: Faculty Education Positions - Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Touro University College of Medicine

Faculty Education Positions - Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Touro University College of Medicine

Job Title: Faculty Education Positions - Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Department: Academy of Medical Educators
Institution: Touro University College of Medicine
Hackensack, NJ

Date Posted: Jun. 25th, 2008

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

Job Categories: Lecturer/Instructor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Professor


Academic Field(s): Medical Informatics & Clinical Epidemiology
Medicine - General


Job Website: http://www.touromed.edu

Apply By E-mail: jobs.touomed@touro.edu

Job Description:

Touro University College of Medicine is a newly created medical school located in northern New Jersey, a few minutes from NYC.

We are seeking candidates to fill faculty education positions. These positions are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating our medical education program.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree, a passion for teaching and experience in a medical school environment.

For more information visit our Web site at http://touromed.edu

Applicants should submit a letter of interest and current CV to: jobs.touromed@touro.edu. Interest may be expressed confidentially.


EEO / AA Policy:

Touro is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Human Resources
Academy of Medical Educators
Touro University College of Medicine
19 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
E-mail: jobs.touromed@touro.edu

Alberta, Canada: Endowed Chair In Breast Cancer Research, Alberta Cancer Board

Job ID: 26900

Job Title: Endowed Chair In Breast Cancer Research
Employer: Alberta Cancer Board
Job Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
As seen in the 27 June issue of Science:

Alberta
CANCER BOARD
ENDOWED CHAIR IN
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

The Alberta Cancer Research Institute is currently searching for a prominent breast cancer researcher to become "The Weekend to End Breast Cancer Research Chair".

This position provides the opportunities and infrastructure to collaborate with a diverse and vibrant research community to measurably impact the breast cancer burden. The successful applicant will promote breast cancer research across disciplines in the Alberta Cancer Board ( http://www.albertacancer.ca ) facilities, the University of Alberta ( http://www.ualberta.ca ) and University of Calgary ( http://www.ucalgary.ca ). The Alberta Cancer Research Institute's Weekend to End Breast Cancer Research Chair will give the recipient a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in enhancing the high quality clinical, basic and population health research in breast cancer in Alberta.

This successful applicant's program will build on existing strengths in Alberta breast cancer research, which include:


A world-class provincial clinical research program spanning in-house studies, phase I through III intervention trials, and major involvement in breast cancer collaborative groups (NSABP, NCIC, SWOG, RTOG).
An internationally recognized Provincial Cancer Registry and Population Health Research Unit providing statistical, administrative and research support.
Multi-disciplinary teams of discovery researchers, translational researchers, epidemiologists and clinician scientists conducting metabolomic, proteomic, transcriptomic, stem cell, and molecular cancer epidemiology.
World-class cell imaging, experimental animal and clinical radiological facilities.
The Alberta Cancer Research Institute Biorepository.
Unique provincial funding opportunities with the Alberta Cancer Research Institute and Alberta Cancer Foundation ( http://www.albertacancer.ca ), Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research ( http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca ) and other agencies.
The location of the Chair's primary residence will either be in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta, depending on the preference of the candidate and where the research interests of the candidate best fits. A relocation package is available for external candidates.
Applicants are asked to send their CV, a list of 3 references with contact information and a brief outline of their five-year research goals to the Vice-President, Research, Alberta Cancer Board, Suite 1500, 10123 - 99 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3H1. The closing date for receipt of applications is August 31, 2008. Due to the collaborative nature of this initiative, an applicant's CV may be shared with other research and administrative leaders within the Alberta Cancer Research Institute. EOE

For full details and qualifications, please visit our website at

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Princeton, New Jersey: Epidemiology Instructor - 3 weeks, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

Job Title: Epidemiology Instructor - 3 weeks
Job Number:
Organization: Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Posted: 6/25/2008
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Education
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Princeton, NJ USA
Compensation:

Position Description: Center for Talented Youth (CTY) seeks outstanding science teachers, professors, graduate students, and professionals to work in our summer programs.
Course: Epidemiology, Re-emerging Infectious Diseases, and Pandemics This course investigates the science and politics of disease. From examining the role that epidemiologists play in unlocking the points of origin of pandemics to dissecting the behavior of policymakers as they address AIDS or the avian flu, students gain insight into the cause and spread of global diseases.

What: CTY offers challenging 3-week academic programs for highly talented elementary, middle, and high school students from across the US and around the world.

Where: Residential site in Princeton, NJ.

When: Session 1: June 26 - July 19, 2008

Why: Teach what you love, work with exceptional students in small classes, learn from talented colleagues, enjoy a generous lab budget, and work with a teaching assistant.

Salary: $2100 -­ $3000 per 3-week session, based on experience. Plus room and board at our residential sites.

Classes: 12 -­ 18 students

Qualifications:

Organization Description: For over 25 years, JHU's CTY has been offering intensive course work to academically talented pre-collegiate students. Students who attend are between 8 and 16 years old, and take rigorous courses in mathematics, science, computer science, humanities, and writing.

Closing Date: 7/3/2008
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: Takeyah Young, Asssistant Program Manager
Baltimore MD 21209
Contact Phone: 4107354100
Contact Fax: 4107356187
Contact Email: ctysummer@jhu.edu
Web Address: http://www.cty.jhu.edu/summer/employment
How to Apply: To expedite the review process, please e-mail or fax a CV or resume to Takeyah A. Young (takeyah [DOT] young [AT]jhu [DOT]edu or 410-735-6187).
If you have questions, feel free to send an e-mail to ctysummer@jhu.edu, or by calling 410-735-6185.

Additional Information: Johns Hopkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

App End Date: 7/18/2008

Maryland: Epidemiologist, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

Epidemiologist

Company: The Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Location: 201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore,MD 21201
Salary/Wage: 43,301.00 - 64,282.00 USD /year
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience Status: Full Time, Temporary/Contract/Project, Employee
Job Category: Medical/Health Occupations: Public Health Administration
Relevant Work Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Description


Chronic Disease Epidemiologist – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, is recruiting for a Chronic Disease Epidemiologist to provide population-based epidemiological support to the Office of Chronic Disease Prevention. This position is funded by the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and includes some benefits. The successful candidate will have working knowledge of the principles and practices of public health, has a knowledge of interviewing and investigating techniques used in the epidemiology of human diseases, an ability to apply basic epidemiological principles and methods in the analysis of health data, as well as evaluate and interpret epidemiological and statistical data, can prepare and present reports and presentation that clearly and concisely articulate programmatic recommendations, can design and conduct an epidemiologic study, design and operate a surveillance system, understand the technical and administrative problems and constraints involved in formulating recommendations, and exercise initiative, imagination, resourcefulness and sound judgment.


Contact:


Company: The Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
Contact: aregan@dhmh.state.md.us

Georgia: tenured or tenure track faculty (all ranks), Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University

Job Title Professor
Job Requisition ID 1076BR and 1077BR and 4230BR
Division School Of Public Health
Department N575000:SPH:Epidemiology
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Minimum Hourly $ 1.00
Midpoint Hourly $ 240.88
Minimum Annual $ 2080.00
Midpoint Annual $ 501030.40
Preferred Qualifications The Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia (www.sph.emory.edu) seeks scholars for tenured or tenure track faculty appointments at all academic ranks. We are seeking candidates in all areas but particular emphasis will be on infectious disease epidemiology, genetic epidemiology and neuroepidemiology. Candidates for senior positions should have a strong record of scholarship with experience as a principal investigator for epidemiologic research studies and interest and skills in teaching. Candidates for tenure-track positions must demonstrate the potential to become independent investigators and graduate-level teachers.The Department of Epidemiology consists of 27 primary faculty with an additional 30 joint faculty members holding primary appointments in other departments (e.g., Environmental and Occupational Health, Global Health, Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Medicine) and 73 adjunct faculty, many affiliated with the neighboring Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the nutrition, reproductive health, cardiovascular diseases and environmental health. The Department also houses the regional NCI-supported Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, the Center for Public Health Preparedness and Research and the Women┐s and Children┐s Center. The Department offers the M.P.H., M.S.P.H. and Ph.D. degrees and collaborates in offering a Masters of Science in Clinical Research degree for biomedical investigators.The Rollins School of Public Health is dedicated to teaching and research, currently employs 140 full-time faculty and enrolls over 900 full and part-time graduate students in its masters and doctoral programs. The School and the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center, with such units as the Emory Schools of Medicine and Nursing and the Winship Cancer Institute, offer great environmental health, reproductive health and outcomes research.The Rollins School of Public Health is located in a fairly new building on the Emory University campus, adjacent to the CDC, Emory┐s Schools of Nursing and Medicine and a number of laboratory and clinical facilities. The School includes six academic departments and offers joint MPH degrees with the schools of medicine, nursing, business and law. Emory University, a major research university, enrolls over 11,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Georgia: Director - TEPHINET (Training Prog. in Epidemiology & Public Health), Emory University

Job Title Director - TEPHINET (Training Prog. in Epidemiology & Public Health)
Job Requisition ID 5387BR
Division Affiliated Organizations
Department U916000:Task Force-Child Survival & De
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular

Job Description Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs. Plans, administers and monitors program budgets. Develops short and long term goals and objectives. Oversees related special projects. May represent the program in various national and international settings. May manage the solicitation of funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors. Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations. Establishes and administers policies and procedures. Supervises staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
Preferred Qualifications • MD or PhD or related advanced degree
• 7 to 10 years of experience in public health
• Demonstrated oversight of a non-profit, charitable, governmental institution or related or-ganization
• Management, fund raising, networking, international relations and technical oversight experience
• Experience with Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs), EIS, or related Applied Ep-idemiology
• Knowledge of applied epidemiology and applied epidemiology training programs (FETPs and PHSWOWs)

• International experience in developing countries with ability for limited travel
• Excellent English oral and written communication abilities
• Working knowledge of other languages
• Demonstrated networking, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
Additional Job Details TEPHINET (Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network) recently joined the Task Force for Child Survival and Development and is a professional alliance of field epidemiology training programs located in thirty-two countries around the world. Trainees of these programs master a set of core competencies vital to the practice of public health while providing a valuable public health service. The Task Force is currently seeking a Director of the TEPHINET program. The Director will be responsible for the overall success of TEPHINET by providing initiative, resourcefulness, problem-solving, strategic, technical and medical oversight.
The Task Force for Child Survival and Development is a nonprofit public health organization that is based in Decatur, Georgia and is an affiliate of Emory University. The work of the Task Force focuses on both international and domestic health and human development. The Task Force was formed in 1984 as a collaboration between the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the United Nations Development Program, the World Bank, and the Rockefeller Foundation to achieve the goal of universal child immunization by 1990. What is now The Task Force for Child Survival and Development began as a secretariat for this extraordinarily successful venture. Since its inception, the Task Force has worked effectively to convene people and organizations from public and private sectors to help them work together to achieve consensus and implement programs. By providing an unbiased, neutral meeting ground, we are able to help organizations set aside their institutional agendas to achieve a common strategic goal.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct and supervise the TEPHINET program
• Implement decisions of the TEPHINET board of advisors, keep the board informed on mat-ters of significance through reports and briefs
• Plan agendas and prepare minutes for meetings of the TEPHINET board of advisors and general membership
• Develop and coordinate a strategic plan with the TEPHINET board of advisors and with the Task Force
• Solicit funds and write proposals to secure funding to support network activities as specified in the TEPHINET work plan, and approved by the board of advisors, ensure goals and ob-jectives are met
• Seek opportunities and resources to help support training programs, and to expand the network and TEPHINET project offerings within the network, build alliances
• Promote and maintain effective communication and good relations within the organization and with partner organizations
• Provide reports to the TEPHINET board of advisors and to the Task Force board of directors and administrative officers.
• Maintain adequate records
• Represent the program to donors and other organizations

Other Responsibilities
The Director will participate in the ongoing Task Force meetings and initiatives, including but not limited to annual planning and budgeting, fundraising, the Executive Committee for Business Management and such other duties as assigned by the Task Force Executive Director.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:

Emory University and The Task Force for Child Survival and Development do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.

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Delaware: Occupational Epidemiologist, DuPont Company, Corporate Epidemiology Program

Occupational Epidemiologist – RES00543

Description

The DuPont Company seeks a highly motivated Occupational Epidemiologist to join the DuPont Corporate Epidemiology Program. The individual filling this position will be a primary investigator in a well-established industrial epidemiology program in a company that operates worldwide and produces thousands of diverse products. The selected candidate will interact with all levels of manufacturing, business, safety, health, and environmental (SHE), toxicology and human resources staff within DuPont. Additionally s/he will work with Community Advisory Panels, external scientific experts, and governmental health authorities.

Primary responsibilities include:

Designing, conducting and providing scientific oversight for epidemiology studies;
Providing consultation to various DuPont businesses on epidemiologic issues;
Further developing core competencies in epidemiology for the Company;
Identifying areas for improved health of DuPont employees and beneficiaries; and
Representing DuPont at scientific conferences, professional societies, and inter-industry associations.


Though primarily US focused today, this position is part of DuPont’s global medical function with activity throughout the world and may require limited travel. Travel to DuPont locations may include interactions with site SHE staff, acquaintance with Company operations and data sources, and communication of health studies to employees and managers.



The DuPont Epidemiology Program, established in 1956, is one of the oldest corporate epidemiology programs in the U.S. and is recognized as an international leader in occupational epidemiology practice. DuPont epidemiologists have conducted over 100 studies, most of which have been published in the peer-reviewed literature. The Program also maintains registries and surveillance programs, which are currently being extended to international sites.



The Epidemiology Program is a part of the Office of the Global Chief Medical Officer and is located with DuPont Haskell Global Centers for Health and Environmental Sciences in Newark, Delaware. In addition to working closely with DuPont’s extensive toxicology resources, the Epidemiology Program evaluates the health experience of employee groups in close coordination with DuPont’s medical, industrial hygiene, ergonomics and safety departments. In addition, Epidemiology supports population health initiatives to identify health improvement opportunities, target intervention programs, and evaluate their impact on health and business performance.

This position reports to the Principal Research Epidemiologist.


Qualifications
PhD (or equivalent) in Epidemiology or related Human Health Science; alternatively an M.D. with a Master's degree may be considered
3-5 years of occupational epidemiology experience utilizing a variety of methodologic designs (e.g., cohort, case-control, case-cohort or other longitudinal health studies); additional experience in environmental epidemiology will be desirable
Demonstrated experience in exposure assessment and performance of exposure-health effect analyses utilizing appropriate statistical techniques including multivariate analyses.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills for diverse audiences
Strong interpersonal and networking influence and negotiating skills supporting a team approach
Time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects


The following work experiences are desirable:

Facility with large, complex data systems and statistical software packages (e.g. SAS)
Multidisciplinary application of epidemiology such as quantitative risk assessment practice
Familiarity with health services research and analysis of health insurance data
Epidemiology experience beyond North America.



Position Profile
Function Research & Development
Locations US-Delaware
Schedule Full-time
Minimum Education Doctorate Degree (over 19 years)
Travel Yes, 15 % of the Time


Additional Information
Posting Date 06/21/2008,

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California: Assistant/Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Veterinary epidemiology), University of California - Davis

Assistant/Associate Professor
University of California - Davis

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS. Position is located at the Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC) in Tulare, CA. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. PhD or equivalent required in Epidemiology/Biostatistics or a closely related field. DVM preferred but not essential. Documented research program or potential to develop an independent research program in epidemiology of food animal health and disease or biostatistical methods appropriate to food animal populations. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students or the potential to do so is required. Demonstrated record or potential in acquisition of extramural funding. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. Evidence of, or potential for leadership and initiative is essential and required. Teaching: Responsibilities include: 1) Dairy production medicine residents; 4th year veterinary students with an interest in dairy production medicine. 2) Participation in lectures, laboratories and discussions in the DVM professional curriculum and graduate professional curricula (MPVM), and 3) Participation in the graduate academic programs (MS and PhD) of the campus, particularly the Graduate Group in Epidemiology. Development of new specialty courses based on area of expertise is expected. Research: The development of a creative, independent and productive research program at the VMTRC is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in professional/scientific journals. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an on-going research program and will provide leadership in directing research projects of graduate students and research. Preferred areas of research emphasis are: Benefit-cost analyses, economic evaluation, production monitoring, & risk management strategies for dairy cattle health & production efficiency; Evaluating & improving dairy cattle welfare. All of these research activities are data-driven and require appropriate design, data collections, and analysis to yield scientifically valid and useful results. Service: The candidate is expected to work with state agencies and campus groups in identifying important research needs in animal health, management and well-being, and to be a consultative resource for those agencies. In particular, collaborative involvement with dissemination of new knowledge to stakeholders, including veterinarians and dairy producers. University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is also required. Position #07-06

Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of four professional references


Category Agricultural Sciences
Sub-Category Veterinary Science
Position Assistant/Associate Professor
Institution University of California - Davis
Region Davis/Sacramento
Location(s) Davis
Type Tenure-Track
Date Posted 06/02/2008
Apply By 09/02/2008

Contact P. H. Kass c/o
Chair
University of California - Davis
mailto:dmhill@ucdavis.edu

United States (multiple locations): Epidemiology Health Scientist, Epidemiology International

Job Title: Health Scientist
Job Number: HS001
Organization: Epidemiology International
Posted: 6/19/2008
Type: Contract
Classification: Public Health - General
Industry: Public/Private For Profit
Number of Openings: 10
Location: multiple locations, USA
Compensation:

Position Description: Epidemiology International is seeking applicants to fill multiple positions in support of various epidemiologic and health science research endeavors. Positions are available for full-time, part-time, and on- call. Opportunities for on-site and remote work. Must be a US citizen.

Qualifications: Candidates should possess a graduate degree (eg. PhD, MPH) in a public health field, and have considerable coursework in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Successful candidates will have subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: - Chronic Disease - Infectious Disease - Cancer - Injury Epidemiology - Mental Health - Occupational/Environmental Health - Maternal/Child Health Experience with large, nationally-derived surveillance and/or clinical databases a plus. Experience in military health a plus. Longitudinal data analysis and outcomes research experience a plus.

Organization Description:

Closing Date: 8/19/2008
Desired Starting Date: 9/1/2008
Contact Name: Stephanie Moller, Epidemiologist
Contact Location: 11400-E Cronridge Dr
Owings Mills MD 21117
USA
Contact Phone: 410-581-9450
Contact Fax: 410-581-9428
Contact Email: s.moller@epidemiologyinternational.com
Web Address: http://
How to Apply: Please submit CV to Stephanie Moller (s.moller@epidemiologyinternational.com).

Virginia: Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Preparedness & Response, Virginia Department of Health

Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Preparedness & Response
Job Code: OC015 POSTED: Jun 18

Salary: 91,324.00 - 187,430.00
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Department of Health
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: physicians - general, physicians - international / global health, physicians/surgeons (M.D./D.O.) Preferred Education: Masters


Description
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a highly qualified physician for the leadership of Emergency Preparedness and Response and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Programs. This Deputy Commissioner is responsible for public health planning to prepare for naturally occurring disasters and terrorism threats in the Commonwealth. This includes leadership for Virginia's Emergency Medical Services program. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and directs a comprehensive preparedness program that is nationally recognized among the states for dealing with major public health emergencies statewide.
Serves as a member of the VDH senior leadership team in strategic planning and resource allocation and deployment, including incident command. Represents VDH among diverse public and private partners in planning and preparedness activities. Develops partnerships within VDH and externally to promote continuity and efficiency of service delivery; Oversees program budget, resource allocation, priorities of programs and services, and evaluates overall quality and effectiveness of the agency's emergency preparedness and response and EMS readiness. Makes recommendations to the Commissioner regarding public health actions such as isolation, immunization, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and quarantine.

NOTES: International Candidates Will Be Considered. Full benefits including health, disability plan, paid retirement, deferred comp and more.


Requirements
Requires knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and basic epidemiology of disease as well as the demonstrated ability to communicate effectively under routine and emergency conditions. Must demonstrate the skills to plan, monitor, and evaluate public health programs; organize and supervise staff and manage conflict; build consensus regarding complex, critical public health issues with diverse partners from multiple sectors such as law enforcement, local, state and federal government agencies, volunteer organizations, legislators, health care, faith and business communities. Must be able to identify and analyze data to determine risks, trends and strategies.

Requires Virginia medical license, with preference for MPH or MBA, board certification in a relevant specialty and/or previous experience and training in infectious diseases, toxicology, emergency response, public health, or preventive medicine. Must have previous experience building effective partnerships with diverse organizations and interests. Leadership in EMS and emergency planning, response to public health emergencies & epidemiologic threats is beneficial, as well as experience planning with partners in hospitals and health systems.

Missouri: Chronic Disease Epidemiologist, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Chronic Disease Epidemiologist POSTED: Jun 19

Salary: 49,668.00 - 70,944.00
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Employer: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: academic / research
Required Education: Doctorate


Description
The position will provide leadership and administrative oversight for the Missouri Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and the Missouri Cancer Registry, and direct the Chronic Disease and Nutritional Epidemiology Response Team. This team generates key chronic disease burden reports, health disparity reports and other focused analysis that are crucial in targeting public health resources to improve the health status of Missourians. The team also works with the Bureau of Health Informatics in the development of on-line data tools providing chronic disease risk factor data.

NOTES: The successful candidate must meet the qualifications for the Missouri Merit System classification of Public Health Epidemiologist. To review the qualifications go to http://oa.mo.gov/pers/ClassSpecs/0933.htm . The Department of Health and Senior Services is unable to sponsor candidates or employees in their application for work visa through INS. Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer


Requirements
We are seeking candidates who will identify public health problems specific to target populations and investigate chronic conditions for selection population groups, perform study design, data collection and dissemination, and legal (IRB) compliance; perform biostatistical analysis of data from state surveillance, epidemiologic investigations and studies; determine validity of epidemiologic data and interprets data for application to state and local populations and evidence-based interventions and control measures in response to epidemiologic findings; ensure and support the evaluation of programs and exhibits strong community/cultural diversity dimensions of epidemiology practice; lead epidemiologic studies, public health programs, and community public health planning processes at state and local levels; and conduct demographic variation and health disparity analyses. The successful candidate will manage a staff of ten that include doctoral-level analysts, epidemiology specialists and a co-team leader who shares supervisory responsibilities.

Minnesota: Assistant Professor (Obesity Prevention), Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Position: Assistant Professor
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Location: Minnesota
Date posted: 6/23/2008

Nutrition: Assistant Professor/Obesity Prevention, University of Minnesota. Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, seeks a 100% time tenure-track Assistant Professor for research and teaching in obesity prevention, in the areas of nutrition, physical activity and obesity among adolescents and young adults. The Division (http://www.epi.umn.edu) has 54 primary and 74 adjunct faculty who bring in over $30 million annually in sponsored research grants. We offer MPH, MS and Ph.D. degrees in six different majors. Requirements are: 1) Ph.D. in nutrition with a focus on obesity and formal training in epidemiology; 2) relevant publication record in peer-reviewed journals, 3) relevant research experience in the areas of nutrition, physical activity and youth and young adult obesity; 4) evidence of potential for obtaining independent external research funding; 5) evidence of strong quantitative skills and experience in working with epidemiologic data; 6) evidence of successful graduate level teaching in public health nutrition topics and advising experience, including teaching as sole instructor, and 7) at least two years' research and/or teaching experience in faculty appointment. Current certification as Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred. Primary criteria include relevant research experience, peer-reviewed publications, teaching experience, and potential for obtaining independent externally-funded research. Appointment provides outstanding opportunities for collaboration in nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in adolescent and young adult populations. It is expected that faculty will lead his/her own research effort and collaborate as co-investigator on new grant initiatives. Teaching responsibilities include courses on obesity, nutrition, epidemiology, or other areas contributing to the Division's teaching mission. Advising masters', doctoral and post-doctoral students also expected. Internal candidates have been encouraged to apply. Position available Summer 2008. Application deadline is July 27, 2008. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of 3 referees online at http://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=72959. Reference requisition number 155794. For questions contact Kathy Ramel (ramel001@umn.edu). The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

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Contact Information:

Web Site : employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=72959
Ms. Kathy Ramel
Executive Assistant
Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota
300 West Bank Office Building
1300 South Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Wyoming: Veterinary Epidemiologist faculty (assistant professor), University of Wyoming

The Department of Veterinary Sciences and Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) at the University of Wyoming, are seeking a veterinary epidemiologist for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Veterinary Sciences at the assistant professor level. Responsibilities of this position will entail approximately 35% commitment to professional service (animal disease investigation), 20% teaching and advising, 40% research, and 5% extension, University and public service. Minimum qualifications include a DVM with at least 3 years of specialized training and/or experience in veterinary epidemiology. A PhD in epidemiology or a closely related discipline and with several years experience in animal disease investigation may be considered. Strong preference will be given to candidates who possess both the professional and research degrees, and who have broad knowledge of diseases of domestic animals and wildlife and livestock production systems.

The successful candidate will conduct and/or participate in animal disease investigations from a base in the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and provide biostatistical consultation to other faculty in the department, college and university as needed. This position is highly collaborative, and the ability to work cooperatively is a must. Likely collaborators include the Wyoming Departments of Health and Agriculture, the Wyoming State Livestock Board, USDA-APHIS, Wyoming Geographical Information Science Center, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. He/she must be proficient in both oral and written presentation and will be expected to present relevant animal disease data to livestock producers, professional (continuing education) audiences and the general public. He/she must also be able to work with livestock producers, wildlife biologists, etc. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program in the candidate’s area of interest that complements existing programs in the Department and College of Agriculture. Special emphasis is placed on spontaneous diseases that occur at the wildlife/livestock interface.

Teaching responsibilities include developing and teaching a 3 credit hour Epidemiology course, for the UW interdepartmental Microbiology program, and guest lectures in other courses taught by the Department or College.

Laramie, population approximately 29,000, is located in a scenic, semi-rural intermountain region of southeastern Wyoming in close proximity to the cities of Cheyenne, WY; Denver, and Fort Collins, CO. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.

Review of applications will begin September 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable but January, 2009 would be desirable. Interested parties should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Merl Raisbeck, c/o Ms. Beth Howell, 1174 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY 82070. Electronic submission is greatly preferred (bethlee@uwyo.edu). The application letter should indicate the applicant’s short and long-term goals regarding both research and teaching and outline his/her qualifications for the position described. Additional information concerning the University of Wyoming http://www.uwyo.edu, Department of Veterinary Sciences http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/VETSCI/, or WSVL http://wyovet.uwyo.edu/, can be found at these websites.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai of the United Arab Emirates: Academic Administrators, Zayed University

Academic Administrators
Zayed University

Job Title: Academic Administrators
Department: Office of the Provost
Institution: Zayed University
Abu Dhabi and Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Date Posted: Jun. 23rd, 2008

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

Job Categories: Other Administrative Categories
Other Executive Categories

Academic Field(s): Undergraduate Education
Research
Graduate Education
Development/Institutional Advancement
Continuing Education/Distance Learning
Academic Affairs
Administration - Academic Unit
Administration - General
Senior Administration
University Administration


Job Website: http://www.zu.ac.ae

Apply Online Here: http://www.zu.ac.ae/online_app/Open_position_details.aspx?id=679

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Job Description:

The mission of Zayed University is to be the leading university in the region, embodying the same rigorous standards and intellectual elements found in major universities throughout the world. To achieve this mission, we are undertaking active efforts to recruit exceptional academic administrators who can help us further our mission and goals.

Zayed University prepares Emirati students for a meaningful and successful twenty-first century personal and professional life; to graduate students who will help shape the future of the U.A.E.; to support the economic and social advancement of the U.A.E.; to lead innovation in higher education in the U.A.E. through teaching, learning, research, and outreach; and to do so in a culturally diverse, humane, technologically advanced, and increasingly global environment.

We are seeking associate or assistant provosts and academic administrators who share our commitment to excellence and wish to make a meaningful contribution in a fascinating cultural environment. You will work with a multi-national team, with primarily Western and U.S. faculty, focused on delivering a U.S. model of general education to our students. English is the language of business and instruction with systems and practices based on the U.S. education system.

We are specifically seeking academic administrators who demonstrate leadership and successful experience in a diverse range of issues related to Academic Affairs, specifically:

Institutional Research
Curriculum Oversight
Graduate Studies
Research
Outreach
Faculty Affairs


The Requirements

We are seeking exceptionally qualified academic leaders with the following credentials:

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
A successful record of progressive academic administrative leadership and experience above the department chair level, such as management of fiscal, space and personnel resources, academic program review, research development, strategic planning, community relations, programs for student advising, recruitment, and retention.
An outstanding record of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment as a full professor.
Successful experience in working with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus and university.
Demonstrated commitment to faculty governance, professional development, consultative processes and consensus building.


The Benefits

The University’s benefits package is highly attractive, with competitive salaries free of tax in the United Arab Emirates, housing, a furniture allowance, annual vacation airline tickets for the employee and immediate family, educational subsidies for children and subsidized healthcare for the employee.

To Apply

Visit our Web site at http://www.zu.ac.ae. In addition to completing the online application form, attach one document containing a letter of application, a current CV and the names and contact details of three referees.


Contact: Tim Stowell
Office of the Provost
Zayed University
Abu Dhabi and Dubai
United Arab Emirates

E-mail: tim.stowell@zu.ac.ae

South Carolina: Dean, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina

Dean Of The Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina

Job Title: Dean Of The Arnold School of Public Health
Department: Arnold School Of Public Health
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Institution: University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Date Posted: Jun. 24th, 2008

Application Deadline: December 31st, 2008
Position Start Date: January 1st, 2009

Job Categories: Dean

Academic Field(s): Public Health/Management/Administration

Job Website: http://www.sph.sc.edu/deansearch/

Apply By E-mail: livings@mailbox.sc.edu

Job Description:

The University of South Carolina invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Arnold School of Public Health. The new dean will assume leadership of an academic unit that is in a period of rapid growth and development.

The Dean reports to the Vice President for Research and Health Sciences and provides leadership in the school’s teaching, research, service, and development activities. The Dean is responsible for effectively representing the School to a wide range of campus, community, and professional constituencies. The Dean is also responsible for administrative and fiscal management of the school.

The qualifications of the successful candidate should include:

Earned doctoral degree in public health or related discipline;
Extensive experience in academic public health;
A record of achievement commensurate with appointment as a tenured full professor;
A clear commitment to academic excellence in research and education at the graduate and undergraduate levels;
Proven administrative experience, a high standard of professional integrity, and a strong sense of professional ethics;
A firm commitment to linking academic public health to public health practice,
An ability to articulate effectively the School's mission to the students, faculty, alumni, external funding agencies, and other decision-making bodies;
An ability to effectively lead the school’s development program,
A demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and equal opportunity.


The Committee’s review of applications and nominations will continue until the position is filled. Salary fully competitive.

Applicants should send a letter of application, a complete resume, and names of three references to:

Russell Pate, Chair, Public Health Dean Search Committee, Office of Research and Health Sciences, Osborne Administration Building, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.

Phone: (803) 777-5458; FAX: (803) 777-5457



EEO / AA Policy:

The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities. The University of South Carolina is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.


Contact: Sarah Livingston
Office of Research and Health Sciences
University of South Carolina
Osborne Administrative Building
Columbia, SC 29208
Phone Number: 803-777-5458
Fax Number: 803-777-5457
E-mail: livings@mailbox.sc.edu

West Virginia: Tenure track faculty positions (epidemiology included), West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center

Open-rank tenure track faculty positions POSTED: Jun 26

Salary: Open
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Employer: MBR Cancer Center and WVU School of Pharmacy
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Categories: academic / research, academics
Required Education: Doctorate

Description
The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center (MBRCC) invites applications for co-funded positions to join a team of cancer health services and outcomes researchers. These are 12-month, tenure track, and open-rank positions. Responsibilities include: graduate and professional program teaching and procurement of federal grant funding to support an independent research program.
NOTES: Salary commensurate with rank and experience

Requirements
Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree with a research focus on cancer related health services, health outcomes, or health interventions research. Ideal applicants should have an emphasis pertaining to cancer-related screening, prevention, or treatment and possess skills in areas such as patient reported outcomes, epidemiology, economics, or health policy. Appointment at an advanced rank requires a transferable NIH (ideally NCI) or AHRQ funded research program.

Interested persons should electronically submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: smadhavan@hsc.wvu.edu. For more information about the WVU School of Pharmacy and the MBRCC, visit: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/sop/ and http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/mbrcc/research/populationResearch.asp. Review of applications will begin immediately and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. WVU is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

Florida: Faculty Positions (Epidemiology and Research Methods, MPH program, health policy), Nova Southeastern University

Position: Public Health Faculty Positions
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Nova Southeastern University
Location: Florida
Date posted: 6/26/2008


Public Health Faculty Positions Available
Nova Southeastern University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Master of Public Health Program


The Master of Public Health program at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is accepting applications for several full-time faculty positions that will commence in the Fall of 2008.

Health Policy and Administration
The faculty member will be primarily responsible for teaching onsite and online in the field of Health Policy and Administration and providing leadership in the area. Other duties include scholarly productivity in the form of publications and receipt of external funding as well as service to the department, university and local and state communities. Duties will also include student advising and mentoring. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in public health with emphasis in health policy and administration, health management, or health administration.

Epidemiology and Research Methods
The faculty member will be responsible for teaching onsite and online in the field of public health research methods, epidemiology, or biostatistics and will provide leadership in these areas. Expertise in biostatistics is desirable. Scholarly productivity in the form of publications and successful receipt of extramural funding is essential. Duties will also include service to the department, university, and local and state communities as well as student advising and mentoring. Candidates for this position must posses a Ph.D. in public health or related field with emphasis on public research, epidemiology, or biostatistics.

The Master of Public Health Program is a CEPH-accredited generalist program. The program is located within the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) which is part of the Health Professions Divisions at Nova Southeastern University. This advantageous location affords faculty the opportunity to work collaboratively with faculty members from diverse health professions such as pharmacy, optometry, dentistry and nursing as well as medicine

Candidates for these positions must possess onsite and online teaching experience in a higher education environment commensurate with rank, present evidence of research ability that includes publications and externally funded projects, and be fluent in Spanish.

Competitive salary and excellent benefit program are offered. Interested persons should forward their curriculum vitae with cover letter and the names of three professional references to:

Lawrence E. Jacobson, D.O., Vice Dean
NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Suite 1401/Terry Building
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018

Phone: (954) 262-1772. E-mail:// ljacobos@nsu.nova.edu.
Fax: (954) 262-2250


NSU-COM is currently ranked as the 11th largest medical school and the 4th largest osteopathic medical school in the nation. NSU is the largest independent not-for-profit institution of higher education in the Southeast and the 6th largest nationally.
For more information about NSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine, please visit:

http://medicine.nova.edu


NSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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Contact Information:


E-mail : ljacobos@nsu.nova.edu
Dr. Lawrence Jacobson
Vice Dean
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33328

NIH/NIAID: Director, Basic Sciences Program, Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Position: Director, Basic Sciences Program
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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