Behavioral Science and Health Equity, Geospatial - Assistant or Associate Professor

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Taylor Geospatial Institute Cluster Hiring Initiative

In April 2022, SLU launched the Taylor Geospatial Institute (TGI) - the nation’s leading geospatial research collaborative, comprising eight of the Midwest’s outstanding research institutions. The TGI is led by Saint Louis University and includes the Danforth Plant Science Center, Harris-Stowe State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Missouri–Columbia, University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Washington University in St. Louis. TGI’s vision is to be the nation’s leader in geospatial science research and accelerate the St. Louis region’s development as a global geospatial center of excellence. We are harnessing the power of partnership with industry, government agencies, and research entities to grow talent and develop core geospatial science and adjacent fields that enable positive impacts on some of the world’s greatest challenges including food systems, geospatial health, and national security. With the goal of becoming a world-class leader and creating a lasting geospatial impact, SLU intends to hire strategically across the University in areas that directly intersect with the TGI. Enabled by the legacy gift supporting TGI, SLU has the opportunity to hire approximately 20 faculty across 3 years, marking our footprint as a world-class research University in geospatial science and adjacent fields while simultaneously multiplying our excellence in our teaching and our mission. This call for faculty positions is part of this exciting cluster hire initiative in geospatial science and adjacent fields. This initiative is led by a new leadership team at SLU and the Taylor Geospatial Institute with a vision to transform the St. Louis region.

About the Department/School

Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice (CPHSJ) is a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited school of public health in a Catholic, Jesuit university, and is committed to social justice, public health practice, collaboration, and innovation that leads to improved population health. The CPHSJ is nationally recognized for applied and community-based research. We are a mission-driven academic community where teaching, research, and service foster the growth of a more just and equitable society at home and around the world. Students who enroll in the College and its programs share the mission of community service, health equity, and social justice.

Our research addresses big questions and emerging issues around the globe. In the last few years, SLU researchers have done groundbreaking research on the COVID-19 pandemic, joined regional leaders in transforming St. Louis into a national geospatial hub , and launched six interdisciplinary institutes covering a variety of issues from water to drug discovery to health disparities.

Position description

The SLU CPHSJ is seeking qualified applicants for a 9-month, tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with an anticipated start date of August 2024. The focus of this position is geospatial health and climate change.

The College for Public Health and Social Justice includes the departments of Behavioral Science and Health Equity, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Health Management and Policy.  It offers a competitive, well-established Master of Public Health, Bachelor of Science degrees in Public Health, Health Management, and Biostatistics and a research-focused PhD in Public Health Studies. We are seeking candidates who will promote a culture of equity and hope with a strong commitment to health for all.

Successful candidates will have research expertise in the application or utilization of geospatial data and analytics, especially application or utilization of location aware data, to health effects of climate change, environmental determinants of health, and disaster preparedness. We encourage applicants with a demonstrated commitment to social justice approaches to equity for historically excluded communities to apply. Salary is competitive with top-ranked institutions and is dependent on qualifications, experience, and current research funding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establish a vibrant and productive research program in geospatial science and actively engage in scholarly activities including pursuit of extramural fundings and publishing in peer reviewed journals.

• Develop, deliver, and assess graduate-level courses that maintain and enhance the current public health and geospatial programs,

• Contribute to the growth of the TGI through building GIS expertise and active participation in TGI priorities with special attention to geospatial health,

• Create inclusive, engaging teaching and research experiences to develop socially conscious students and scientists,

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students,

• Participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in public health, geospatial science, or a related field.

• Demonstrated research productivity (at the Associate level) or demonstrated research potential (at the Assistant level) in geospatial science and climate change evidenced by peer reviewed journal, conference papers, and/or grant writing.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching as evidenced by previous teaching and teaching preparation experiences.

• Desire to engage with SLU’s mission-driven learning and outreach activities.

Instructional Areas (must be able to teach one/more of the following)

• Environmental health, health and place, geospatial health, disaster preparedness and course development in climate change

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent research productivity and demonstrated potential to be a successful researcher,

• Relevant teaching experience that promotes theoretical and hands-on, experiential learning,

• Established record of interdisciplinary collaboration and impactful research work,

• Demonstrated ability and vision to collaborate and build a multidisciplinary initiative in pursuit of enhancing undergraduate and graduate education.

Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, 4) teaching statement, 5) diversity statement, and 6) contact information for three references.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.