Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Assistant or Associate level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments.
The successful candidate will expand the department’s role in research and teaching in global environmental health. High ranking candidates would be those with a track record of research and teaching in this field or those who demonstrate the expertise to develop a globally recognized, externally funded research program. Teaching duties in the undergraduate and graduate programs address global environmental health topics including sustainable resource management which includes proficiency in water and wastewater treatment, hazardous chemicals management, and remediation technologies. In addition to individual research and teaching requirements, the candidate is expected to collaborate in research and teaching within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Preference will be given to candidates with interests that complement existing strengths and can offer opportunities for collaborative research and teaching with other faculty in the school and the university. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Environmental health or related fields, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, Professor and Chair Freeport McMoRan Chair of Environmental Policy Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2100, New Orleans, LA 70112-2704 Tel: 504-988-7904
