Position Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Posting Number: F230032

Employer: State

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The department of Community Health and Health Behavior (https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/community-health-and-health-behavior.html) is seeking to fill two (2) tenure track faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full Level. The successful candidates will join a University-wide multidisciplinary team of public health faculty and be part of the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior ( CHHB ), in the School of Public Health and Health Professions. These are 12-month, hard money (i.e., New York State funded) appointments. Area of expertise should be related to addictive behaviors. There is a particular interest in alcohol-related issues.

We are open to candidates with a strong record in academia and research in community health, health behavior, or a related field. We are committed to developing an excellent and diverse community of scholars and students engaged in education, research, and service. We encourage applications from women, members of minority and historically marginalized groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Department of Community Health and Health Behavior administers a PhD, MS and Masters of Public Health ( MPH ) in Community Health and Health Behavior and an Individualized MPH with focus areas in health equity and addictions. The Individualized MPH is offered in both traditional in person format as well as a fully online version. The department is the academic home of a well-established multidisciplinary T32, funded by NIAAA . For more information about the department, see http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/chhb.

The School of Public Health and Health Professions (https://publichealth.buffalo.edu/) ( SPHHP ) offers programs at every degree level and is the home to departments of biostatistics, community health and health behavior, epidemiology and environmental health, exercise and nutrition sciences, and rehabilitation science. It is one of only a few schools across the country that includes both health-related professions and public health. It has a diverse student body which it is actively engaged in supporting. The School has an energetic equity, diversity and inclusion council and provides professional development opportunities in inclusive pedagogy and other equity-related issues. Faculty and students engage in research and community activities designed to improve the health of populations, communities, and individuals. Faculty in the School also engage with the University at Buffalo Community Health Equity Research Institute.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/uup.html) .

About The University at Buffalo

As New York’s flagship university and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities ( AAU ), the University at Buffalo (UB) is among the premier research universities in the nation and world. UB is the thriving epicenter of the Western New York regional community, a national leader in public higher education, and a global hub for excellence in research and education. Building on a strong foundation of academic and research excellence, UB’s long-range strategic goal is to be recognized among the Top 25 public research universities in the nation (http://www.buffalo.edu/top25ambition.html) by pursuing academic and research excellence and expanding the university’s engagement and impact locally, nationally and globally.

About Buffalo, NY

Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State and is located in the Western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Western New York is an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is a big city with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, outstanding public schools, and modest cost of living. Buffalo-Niagara, a region of 1.2 million people, is home to world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive citywide system of parks and green space designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams. These are just a few of the wide array of cultural and recreational elements that make Buffalo a great place to work, study and live. For more information, please see: Beautiful Buffalo Niagara – University at Buffalo (https://www.buffalo.edu/home/ub_at_a_glance/the-buffalo-niagara-region.html)

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate degree in community health, health behavior, public health discipline or a related field or an MD/DO.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of high-quality peer-reviewed scientific publications consistent with rank.

• Record of or potential for extramural research funding consistent with rank.

• Excellence in teaching.

• Experience of successful mentoring of graduate students.

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 39877