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Associate Professor, Maternal and Child Health (T/TE)

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Tucson, AZ, United States
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Associate Professor, Maternal and Child Health (T/TE)
Posting Number req17543
Department Health Promotion Sciences
Department Website Link visit our website
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address Drachman Hall, 1295 N Martin, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) at the University of Arizona (UA) invites applicants for a faculty (associate professor) position in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). Candidates with interests and research portfolios in public health issues that affect women, children, and adolescents locally, nationally, or globally will be considered and have expertise in different research approaches, including quantitative and qualitative methods, mixed method, community-engaged research, participatory action research, and implementation science.

The faculty member will work collaboratively with other university departments, state, tribal, and local health departments, health agencies, and national and global health organizations. Preferred, established tenured investigator with a national/international reputation in scholarship, independent research funding, demonstrated leadership in their field or in practice, and desire to build a research and training program.

The University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health (MEZCOPH) is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). We are dedicated to promoting the health of communities in the Southwest and globally. The College has active teaching, research, and service programs and is the home of several important centers including, the American Lung Association Airways Clinical Research Center, the Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion, the CDC-funded Arizona Prevention Research Center, the Western Regional Public Health Training Center, the Center for Rural Health, the Global Health Institute among several others.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Teach one or more of the following or related courses: reproductive health, demography, perinatal health, international comparative maternal and child health.
  • Mentor junior faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Obtain external funding to support cutting edge research.
  • Build and develop a fully funded team of high caliber researchers, including postdoctoral fellows and graduate students focused on MCH.
  • Provide continuing education and technical assistance to the maternal and child health research and practice community.
  • Provide service to the Department, College, University, and the field.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Ph.D., DrPH, MD, or other terminal degrees with specific training and experience in maternal child health, reproductive health, or related fields.
  • Evidence of ability to secure research grants, and record of high-quality research published in leading academic journals.
  • Evidence of teaching and mentoring of junior faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.
Preferred Qualifications -Demonstrated ability to lead innovative research projects to successful completion. -History of securing federal, foundation, and industry grants to support innovative research. -Record of high-quality research published in leading academic journals. -Demonstrated excellence in teaching, evidenced by course evaluations, teaching awards, or other means. -Leadership skills essential for mentoring junior faculty, graduate students, and engaging community leaders.
Rank
Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates John Ehiri, Senior Associate Dean and search committee chair | jehiri@arizona.edu
Open Date 9/8/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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