LSU Health seeks a highly motivated and qualified candidate for a full-time, faculty position at a rank commensurate with experience to join the Epidemiology and Population Health Program in the School of Public Health. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the launch and development of our new Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with a concentration in Epidemiology and Public Health on the Louisiana State University Baton Rouge campus.
Responsibilities include assisting to develop and teach graduate-level courses in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health. The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to the curriculum design and implementation of the MPH program and mentor and advise MPH students in their academic progress. Additional activities include participating in service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels and collaborating with public health agencies and community organizations to foster practical learning experiences for students.
Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree in a public health discipline. Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education, preferably at the graduate level. Additional experience or interest in program development is highly desirable along with expertise in innovative teaching methodologies, including online and hybrid course delivery.
The School of Public Health (SPH) is located on the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) campus. This new hire will serve on the Baton Rouge LSU Campus. The Epidemiology and Population Health Program is one of four programs in the SPH and has a national reputation for cancer research, community-engaged research and practice, and promoting health equity. The Epidemiology and Population Health Program and School of Public Health are home to the SEER program’s Louisiana Tumor Registry and the Louisiana STD/HIV Program. We collaborate with the LSU-LCMC Cancer Center, the Comprehensive Alcohol HIV/AIDS Research Center, and the Louisiana Health Department. Epidemiology and Population Health faculty enjoy strong collaborative relationships with other SPH programs and our Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Allied Health, Graduate Medical Studies, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. The Epidemiology and Population Health program offers an MPH degree, an MD/MPH track, a PhD Degree, and an MD/PhD track. Program faculty also support the undergraduate (bachelor’s in science) programs in public health (BSPH).
Required Education: Doctorate
Required Field of Study: Public Health Discipline
Preferred Experience: Additional experience or interest in program development is highly desirable along with expertise in innovative teaching methodologies, including online and hybrid course delivery.
Special Instructions Summary
In addition to a CV and cover letter, Applicants should submit:
A research statement describing accomplishments, current work, and future directions;
A statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching and mentoring effectiveness;
A list of three references (who will only be contacted for finalist.
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: Benefits & Retirement
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [email protected]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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