Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Global Public Health at New 
College of Florida

New College of Florida invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant 
Professor position in Epidemiology and Global Public Health starting in 
August, 2019. A Ph.D. or similar terminal degree in epidemiology, public 
health science, or a related field is required by the time of 
appointment. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in 
teaching and research. Postdoctoral research and teaching experience are 
preferred, including any obtained during residency or professional 
appointments.  This position is one of several new faculty lines for 
2019, including one in Medical Anthropology and another in Medical 
Humanities, as part of an exciting multi-year campus-growth initiative 
funded by the State of Florida (https://www.ncf.edu/about/growth-plan).

New College is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty. 
Candidates from underrepresented groups, women and/or those whose 
knowledge or skills can support an inclusive culture and learning 
environment are especially encouraged to apply. 

The teaching load is two courses per semester plus sponsoring of 
individual and group tutorials. In addition, faculty members provide 
academic advising, supervise Independent Study Projects (ISPs), sponsor 
undergraduate theses/projects, and serve on baccalaureate committees. 
The successful candidate should have a commitment to innovative liberal 
arts education at every level and engage in an active research program 
that involves undergraduates.  

Situated on the Gulf Coast of Florida and Sarasota Bay, New College is a 
nationally recognized, selective public honors college with a 10:1 
student/faculty ratio. Students are intellectually independent and 
highly motivated. Undergraduate research has a central role in the 
curriculum, and a senior thesis/project is required of all students. 
Students receive narrative evaluations in lieu of grades. New College is 
committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and 
encourages collaborative student-faculty scholarship (www.ncf.edu). 
Facilities include a new wing of the science building and the Pritzker 
Marine Biology Research Center. A Masters Program in Data Science also 
offers excellent cyberinfrastructure resources and opportunities for on-
campus collaboration. 

Interested candidates should apply online at 
http://www.ncf.edu/employment and should provide a curriculum vitae and 
an unofficial graduate transcript. In addition, please provide 1) a 
letter of application, 2) a statement of teaching philosophy (including 
introductory and advanced course proposals), 3) a diversity statement 
(including the candidate’s contributions or plans to support an 
inclusive culture and learning environment), 4) a description of 
proposed research that includes how undergraduates would be involved and 
5) the names of three references (including at least one who can address 
teaching). Review of completed applications will begin on Oct 31 and 
continue until the position is filled. According to Florida law, 
applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public 
upon request. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations in order to 
participate in the selection process must notify the chair of the search 
committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. New College is an Equal 
Opportunity/Equal Access Institution.

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