Position Information
School/College School of Public Health
Title School of Public Health-Teaching Faculty (Assistant or Associate Rank)-Environmental Health Sciences
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Assistant/Associate Professor
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks applications for a dynamic teaching-focused faculty to join our Department.
We are seeking to grow our educational efforts in the field of environmental and public health at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Specifically, we are interested in applicants who can share their passion and commitment to environmental health with students both in and outside of the classroom.
This is a non-tenure earning, full-time (12-month) position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with the potential for advancement in rank.
Initial rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Courses will be assigned based on the applicant’s interests or in response to programmatic needs.
Teaching will be the primary responsibility, with additional scholarly activity being highly encouraged, especially activity involving students.
In addition, this position will require service to the Department, School, and University.
The UAB School of Public Health’s mission is to make positive and lasting change in the public’s health through the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service to the larger community.
Founded in 1978, the School has grown to 75 full-time faculty and 1,100 students.
In 2019, the School had over $37 million in research funding, with roughly half coming from NIH, and has been ranked in the top 20 NIH-funded Schools of Public Health for the last 10 years.
Birmingham, Alabama, is a vibrant city, and along with the surrounding area, offers extensive cultural, dining, entertainment, and recreational options for people at all stages of life.
As the home of the Civil Rights movement, Birmingham and the Deep South in general provide outstanding opportunities for high-impact public health education, research, and practice.
To apply, applicants must submit the following:
1) Cover letter outlining how the applicant meets the specific criteria described above
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Comprehensive teaching portfolio.
Teaching Portfolio should contain applicant’s teaching philosophy, an evaluation of their teaching skills, and details on teaching-related professional development activities.
Applicants selected for an on-campus interview will give a teaching demonstration which highlights their innovative approach to teaching diverse students.
Letters of reference (minimum of three) including at least one that addresses the applicant’s teaching ability should be made available upon request.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree (Ph.
D.
, DrPH, or ScD) in Environmental Health, Public Health or a closely-related field
Experience with developing or teaching online and in-person courses
Demonstrated excellence in teaching
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience in environmental health especially in the areas of climate and health
Experience with teaching diverse students
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F2140P
Open Date 05/26/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.
UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement
The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve.
Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise.
If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)