Tenure Track Faculty Position in Water Sustainability Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Assistant or Associate level, with rank determined by experience and accomplishments. Senior candidates would be those with a track record of research and teaching and demonstrated expertise with developing a globally recognized, externally funded research program.
The successful candidate will expand the department’s role in research and teaching in global environmental health with a focus on water resources. Applicants should demonstrate strong interest or experience in cross- disciplinary research and teaching with respect to water resources in urban and developing areas. This includes sustainability of water resources, human influences on water resources, hazard identification, quantifying exposure, evaluating risk and risk management options. Multi- dimensional issues of climate variability, population growth and emerging pollutants on water quality and public health are also of interest, particularly as addressed on a global scale. Teaching duties in the undergraduate and graduate programs will address global environmental health topics such as sustainable resource management, proficiency in water and wastewater treatment, hazardous chemicals management, and remediation technologies. In addition to individual research and teaching requirements, the candidate is expected to collaborate in research and teaching within the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and other departments in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Tulane University. Preference will be given to candidates with interests that complement existing strengths and can offer opportunities for collaborative research and teaching with other faculty in the school and the university. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Environmental health or related fields, demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, research plan, and contact information for five references to: A.J. Englande, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., DEE , Search committee chair Department of Environmental Health Sciences Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2133 New Orleans, LA 70112-2704 Tel: 504-988-2765 Tulane is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
