Assistant Professor (HS), Epidemiology and Environmental Health

The University at Buffalo seeks an Assistant Professor in Epidemiology and Environmental Health for its Graduate Public Health Program. The role involves conducting independent research on climate change and health, contributing to the new Center for Climate Change and Health Equity, teaching, mentoring students, and obtaining grant funding. Candidates should have expertise in environmental epidemiology, climate modeling, and health disparities. This is a tenure-eligible position based in Buffalo, New York.
Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor (HS), Epidemiology and Environmental
Health

Department

Epidemiology and Environmental Health

Posting Number

F240135

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53548

Employer

State

Faculty Appointment Term

Term

Position Type

UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year

2024-2025

Position Summary

The
Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health is a
dynamic workplace with a strong commitment to improving population
health for over 100 years. We are seeking candidates for up to
three positions in the Graduate Public Health Program who will
contribute to the development and growth of the new Center for
Climate Change and Health Equity ( CCCHE ) . These are
calendar year (12-month) positions, fully funded by New York State,
that are tenure eligible. Those hired for these positions will
also make contributions to the scholarship and service missions of
the School of Public Health and Health Professions ( SPHHP ) and
assist in the development and delivery of curriculum on climate
change and population health.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in climate change and
health research using environmental epidemiology, environmental
risk/exposure assessment, climate modeling, and/or environmental
justice/health disparity approaches.

Candidates at the Assistant Professor HS (tenure eligible)
level will conduct independent research and support center-led
transdisciplinary initiatives. We are interested in candidates from
all backgrounds in climate and health, with particular interest in
candidates who focus upon climate adaptation and resilience, One
Health/Planetary Health, geospatial modeling and mapping,
implementation science, global health, and climate policy.

Candidates applying at the Assistant Professor HS (tenure
eligible) level will conduct research on the health effects of
climate change and contribute to larger team projects. These
faculty members will:
• Grow research productivity of the CCCHE by obtaining grant
funding and producing peer-reviewed publications and public
communication materials. Candidates must show potential for
obtaining funding to support their research in climate change and
health fields.
• Conduct service commensurate with level of expertise.
• Provide mentorship to trainees.
• Develop relationships with community partners.
• Teach 1 course (3-4 credit hours) per semester.

Candidates wanting to apply at the Full/Associate Professor (HS)
(tenure eligible) level, should use the following posting:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53537

Successful candidates will join a University-wide
multidisciplinary team of public health faculty and be part of the
Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health ( EEH ).

For all positions, we are particularly looking for candidates who
can operate effectively in a diverse community of students and
faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach
their full potential. 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 historically marginalized groups, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities.

About the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health (
EEH )

The Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health prides
itself in its multidisciplinary faculty, with faculty research
focused on chronic diseases (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular disease,
osteoporosis, periodontal disease, diabetes, eye disease),
environmental health, global health, infectious disease, women’s
health, genetics, nutrition, health care delivery, quality of care,
health policy, health economics, and health disparities.

About the School of Public Health and Health Professions ( SPHHP
)

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. Visit UB Jobs to view other available positions in the
SPHHP . For more information about the school, visit our website.

About the University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is a research-intensive institution,
the largest and most comprehensive of the campuses of the State
University of New York ( SUNY ) system with over 30,000 students
and 1,600 full-time faculty. Opportunities exist for
interdisciplinary collaboration both within SPHHP and UB and with
other outstanding research centers in the region. As the flagship
university in the SUNY system, UB is ranked in the top 35 public
universities by U.S. News and World Reports and has been a member
of the elite Association of American Universities ( AAU ) for over
25 years. The University has a comprehensive equity, diversity and
inclusion strategic plan and leadership dedicated to actualizing
this plan at the vice-provost level and across all schools. It has
launched a focused effort to hire more faculty of color.

About Buffalo, NY

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State ( NYS ) and is
located in the western region on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver
of the majestic Niagara Falls. NYS is a welcoming region with
strong support for human rights and access to a full range of
health care. 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 city-wide 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates at the Assistant Professor HS (tenure eligible)
level should have experience applying for research funding and have
expertise in the area of climate change and health using
environmental epidemiology, environmental risk/exposure assessment,
climate modeling, and/or environmental justice/health disparity
approaches.
• A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS, PharmD, DVM, etc.) in a public
health discipline or a related field
• Peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals, particularly
papers that demonstrate expertise in the area of climate change and
health or related areas
• Experience or evidence of potential to apply for research
funding

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications
for the Assistant Professor HS (tenure eligible) level
include:
• Experience with public engagement in policy, health care, or
community settings
• Experience or evidence of potential to mentor graduate
students
• A record of excellence in research/scholarship, teaching and
service

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Applications will be considered as they are received. For best
consideration, please apply as soon as possible.

Applicants must submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research interest and experience with a focus on
climate change and/or health equity including funding experience
and success, meaningful community engagement, and impact
• Three scientific publications, published or under review
(combined into one file)
• Contact information for three professional references

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the
Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that
an applicant for employment provide his or her current
compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as
the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with
compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee
Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Stephanie Keating Miller

Contact's Pronouns

she/her/hers

Contact's Title

Center Administrator

Contact's Email

keatingm@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone

716-829-5388

Posting Dates

Posted

10/30/2024

Deadline for Applicants

Open Until Filled

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required

3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

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