Assistant/Associate Professor-Mental Health and/or Substance Use

Description

The Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications at the rank of tenure-tract Assistant or Associate Professor or tenured Associate Professor. We are interested in recruiting faculty with expertise in behavioral, multilevel and/or structural interventions to support mental health and/or prevent and treat substance use among underserved and marginalized populations; leveraging innovative technologies and applying community engaged research methods, health equity frameworks and other collaborative approaches are especially welcome. The above-mentioned research expertise will complement our department's exsiting strengths in maternal child health, violence, nutrition, social policy, structural racism, and social determinants of health. The position start date can be negotiated. The successful applicant will demonstrate a positive trajectory toward extramural research funding (early career) and/or have an active program of research supported by extramural funding. Additionally, the successful applicant will contribute to equity-oriented educational mission of the department by leveraging innovative methods to lead advanced graduate level doctoral and/or masters level courses and mentor and advise graduate students. Additionally, service to the university, profession, and community are expected. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled.

Qualifications

PhD in social, behavioral, or population sciences, or related field is required.

Application Instructions

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide the following materials for submission:  cover letter, curriculum vitae and list of references. 

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