Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty Position Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Sep 22, 2023
Description: The Department of Environmental Health Sciences of the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is recruiting to fill an open rank, tenure-track faculty position in toxicology. The Department offers a supportive environment for faculty to advance their academic careers in collaboration with peers across environmental and public health disciplines and across the wider Tulane University community. Formally organized as a unit in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 1967, the Department offers Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH) accredited master and doctoral degree programs including MPH, MSPH and PhD; and a joint MD/MPH. Major Duties and Responsibilities: · Develop and maintain a nationally recognized, funded research program in environmental toxicology.· Instruct a graduate-level toxicology course and contribute expertise to health risk assessment and other courses offered by the department. · Train and advise doctoral students. Advise Master's-level students.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in toxicology, environmental health sciences, or a closely related field of study and/or have a demonstrated research focus in toxicology in relation to human health. The ideal candidate for this position will be actively engaged in research and education. The applicant's research may utilize computational and data science approaches and/or laboratory-based research to investigate the effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on human health.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae , and a letter of interest that describes their vision for future research, teaching, and building equity, diversity, and inclusiveness at Tulane University. Applicants should also provide the contact information for five references. Applications are received online at URL:
Questions about the position or requests for additional information may be directed to: Luann White, PhD, Search Committee Chair or by email .
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow . Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at or email .
