Job Description
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (12 month) Position Information Position Title: Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (12 month)
Department: Epidemiology and Environmental Health
Posting Link: Posting Detail Information Position Summary We are seeking a teaching faculty (non-tenure track) in the Graduate Public Health Program (MPH). The successful candidate will join a university-wide multidisciplinary team of public health faculty and be part of the Division of Health Services Policy and Practice (HSPP) in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health (EEH).
With a
primary focus on teaching , this position will also make contributions to the scholarship and service missions of the school.
This is a non-tenure track, calendar year (12-month) position, fully funded by New York State. This faculty will:
- Carry a teaching load up to 12 credit hours per semester (equivalent of three 3-4 credit courses), depending on the amount of scholarship and service. Teaching assignments will include the fall, spring, and summer terms.
- Serve as academic advisor and capstone project mentor to MPH students, primarily in the Health Services Administration concentration.
- Receive renewable, multi-year contracts.
We are open to candidates with expertise in all areas of public health, especially health policy, health economics, health services, and health outcomes research .
We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education, research, and service. We encourage applications from women, members of historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
About HSPP/EEH The Division of Health Services Policy and Practice has developed a multidisciplinary program that combines innovative research with didactic training in core public health concepts, policy formulation, community health assessment, program intervention design, behavioral economics and financial incentives, implementation and dissemination research, program management and evaluation, and other core health services competencies.
The Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health prides itself in its multidisciplinary faculty, with faculty research focused on chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, periodontal disease, diabetes, eye disease), environmental health, global health, infectious disease, womens health, genetics, nutrition, health care delivery, quality of care, health policy, health economics, and health disparities.
About SPHHP SPHHP offers programs at every degree level and is the home to departments of biostatistics, community health and health behavior, epidemiology and environmental health, exercise and nutrition sciences, and rehabilitation science. It is one of only a few schools across the country that includes both health-related professions and public health. It has a diverse student body which it is actively engaged in supporting. The School has an energetic equity, diversity and inclusion council and provides professional development opportunities in inclusive pedagogy and other equity-related issues. Faculty and students engage in research and community activities designed to improve the health of populations, communities, and individuals. Faculty in the School also engage with the University at Buffalo Community Health Equity Research Institute. Visit UB Jobs to view other available positions in the SPHHP. For more information about the school, visit .
About the University The University at Buffalo (UB) is a research-intensive institution, the largest and most comprehensive of the campuses of the State University of New York (SUNY) system with over 30,000 students and 1,600 full-time faculty. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary collaboration both within SPHHP and UB and with other outstanding research centers in the region. As the flagship university in the SUNY system, UB is ranked in the top 35 public universities by U.S. News and World Reports and has been a member of the elite Association of American Universities (AAU) for over 25 years. The University has a comprehensive equity, diversity and inclusion strategic plan and leadership dedicated to actualizing this plan at the vice-provost level and across all schools. It has launched a focused effort to hire more faculty of color.
About Buffalo, NY Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State (NYS) and is located in the western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. NYS is a welcoming region with strong support for human rights and access to a full range of health care. Western New York is an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo - the City of Good Neighbors - is a big city with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, outstanding public schools, and modest cost of living. Buffalo-Niagara, a region of 1.2 million people, is home to world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams. These are just a few of the wide array of cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo a great place to work, study and live. For more information, please see:
. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including women, members of minority groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications - A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, DrPH, PharmD, etc.) in a public health discipline or related field
- A record of/potential for excellence in teaching at the graduate level
Preferred Qualifications - Master of Public Health degree, in addition to a doctoral degree in a public health discipline or a related field
- Experience in public health practice
- Experience teaching public health and health services courses at the graduate level
- A record of/potential for research/scholarship and service
- Experience in mentoring graduate students
- Experience in online education
Physical Demands Salary Range Commensurate with experience
Job Type Full-Time
Special Instructions Summary Applications will be considered as they are received. For best consideration, please apply as soon as possible.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement: Statement of teaching philosophy and experiences including approaches to creating inclusive classroom environment
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information Contact's Name: Rebecca Kranz
Contact's Pronouns: Contact's Title: Division Administrator
Contact's Email: rlkranz@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-5365
Posting Dates Posted: 11/12/2024
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
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About University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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