Professor, Research Tenure Track, Environmental and Public Health Sciences

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, a world-renowned institution for environmental occupational, public health and molecular genetics research, is seeking outstanding individuals for Tenure/Tenure Track faculty positions in epidemiology. Academic rank will be at the Professor level. This position will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities.

The appointee will have the opportunity to become a member of the NIH funded Center for Environmental Genetics, Center for Genome Information, Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training, UC Cancer, and the Barrett Cancer Center. These Centers conduct state-of-the-art epidemiologic, genetic, and clinical research. Resources include the nationally recognized Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the VA Medical Center, and the University of Cincinnati affiliated clinical care facilities with a large regional market share in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Strong basic research programs in exposure assessment, molecular biology and toxicology, genetics, pathology, immunology, and endocrinology are available for collaborative investigations. The successful candidate will participate in doctoral and post-doctoral training, including one NIEHS funded T32 training programs, and a NIOSH funded T42 program. Professor at the University of Cincinnati is expected to teach, conduct research, scholarly and other professional or creative activities.

• As senior faculty, may act as a mentor for junior faculty, research associates, and graduate students.
• Provide input and make recommendations on departmental budgets, purchasing of technology and equipment, and potential disciplinary issues.
• Provide leadership role in meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
• Evaluate, design and revise curriculum for department and/or college.
• Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
• Mentor and advise students on their development, including choices relating to academic program, research projects, and possible career directions.
• Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
• Engage and lead in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
• Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
• Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Earned doctoral degree in a clinical or academic area (MD, PhD, etc).
• Advanced training and/or professional experience in epidemiology.
• Record of original research related to environmental health and preventative medicine in human populations.

• Individuals with a strong research background in cancer, metabolic disorders, women’s health, Neurobehavior, and epigenetics are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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