College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Environmental Public Health

A probationary tenure track faculty position is available at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, depending on experience and scholarship. This nine (9) month appointment begins with the academic year 2008–2009. A summer appointment may be available.

The nationally accredited ENPH B.S. Program (www.uwec.edu/ph/enph/) provides a comprehensive major that prepares students for a wide variety of environmental health careers, including environmental health specialist (sanitarian), epidemiologist, public health officer, health director, toxicologist, food inspector, housing inspector, risk assessor, environmental protection specialist, industrial hygienist, and environmental compliance officer in the public and private sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Environmental Public Health (ENPH) faculty are expected to teach a full course load each semester and supervise summer internships as assigned.
• Faculty are also expected to participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.
• Active participation in relevant environmental public health organizations is expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctorate in public health or other relevant field, or MPH or equivalent with doctorate in a related field is preferred. ABD applicants will be considered if they can provide evidence that all requirements of the doctoral degree will be completed by March 20, 2009.
2. Record of professional experience as an environmental health practitioner is required.
3. Teaching ability in both classroom and laboratory/practicum environment is required.
4. Demonstrated record of professional experience, teaching, scholarship, publication, and earned doctorate are required for the rank of Associate Professor. Potential for establishing this record and ABD status is required for the rank of Assistant Professor.
5. Possession of CIH, CSP, RS/REHS or similar certification would be considered an asset.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, submit a letter of application, graduate school transcripts (official transcripts required for appointment), Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Send materials to:

Ms. Cathy Wilson
wilsoncm@uwec.edu
Department of Public Health Professions
Nursing 277
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
(715) 836-5287
(electronic submission of materials is encouraged)

DEADLINE: The priority deadline is December 15, 2007. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.

Posted 11/9/07