Assistant Professor - Epidemiology

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Epidemiology

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Health & Human Performance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.
• Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help.

Please provide the following documents :

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

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SUMMARY:

The Assistant Professor of Epidemiology is responsible for teaching 12 hours (or equivalent) and conducting scholarly activity.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach 12 hours (or equivalent) of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in health and human performance per semester, including but not limited to epidemiology and public health.
• Maintain quality programming in terms of expectations for activity, quality instruction, and record keeping.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with entities related to the program.
• Advise MPH students. 
• Chair theses committees for graduate students and undergraduate students.
• Engage in service within the public health community and serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.
• Engage in scholarly research.
• Perform other duties as needed, related to the overall mission of the department, the college, and the university.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned doctorate in Epidemiology or Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology or a closely related field. ABD’s will be considered with firm completion date.
• Expertise in Epidemiology/Biostatistics, including knowledge of statistical packages (e.g., SPSS, R, SAS).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to public health and high quality teaching and research.
• Dedication to high standards and student success. 
• Scholarly publication record or scholarly potential. 
• Ability to multi-task, collaborate across disciplines, and work well as part of a team. Ability to collaborate across disciplines.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of CEPH Accreditation Process and ongoing accreditation requirements.
• Record of research and publication at the national/international level and ability to pursue funded research.  
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting.  
• Commitment to diversity and working in multicultural contexts. 
• Related certification (CHES, MCHES or CPH). 

 SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

​N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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