Climate and Global Health hire at Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Global Health

Duke University is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Climate Change and Global Health at the Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke Global Health Institute. The position targets innovative researchers focused on the health impacts of climate change, utilizing epidemiological and biostatistical methods. Responsibilities include teaching 2.5 courses annually, advising students, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. A research interest in Africa is preferred. The position is based in Durham, NC.
Climate and Global Health hire at Nicholas School of the
Environment and Duke Global Health Institute

Apply now: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29620

The Division of Environmental Natural Sciences in the Nicholas
School of the Environment (NSOE) and the Duke Global Health
Institute (DGHI) at Duke University invite applicants for a
tenure-track position in Climate Change and Global
Health, at the Assistant or Associate level.

We seek to hire an innovative researcher focusing on health impacts
of climate change and climate-related processes. This scholar will
have expertise in using epidemiological, biostatistical, or
equivalent methods to understand how human health is impacted by
environmental threats related to climate, and is expected to
develop a thriving research program on these topics. Particular
foci may include infectious disease, environmental pollutants, heat
stress, water quality and availability, changing land use,
migration, food/nutrition, or other environmental issues
exacerbated by climate change or efforts to respond to climate
change. A research interest in Africa is preferred but not
required.

Duke University is a world class research institution that prides
itself on interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching and service.
Science, policy, and solutions-oriented collaborations within and
outside of NSOE and DGHI are encouraged. The successful candidate
will benefit from close collaborative opportunities with Duke's
outstanding Schools of Public Policy, Medicine, Nursing,
Engineering, Law, the Duke Health System, and more.

Teaching Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be
responsible for teaching a portfolio of 2.5 courses each academic
year. These may include both undergraduate and graduate courses.
Topics will likely include a course on climate and global health
and an advanced epidemiology/biostatistics course with instruction
in analyzing environmental influences on health. The faculty member
will also be expected to advise PhD students, Master's students,
and undergraduate students in NSOE and DGHI.

Location: The position will be located on the main campus of
Duke University in Durham, NC.

Academic units:

DGHI was created in 2006 as a University-wide institute with
faculty from across Duke. DGHI has an expansive vision: to achieve
health equity for vulnerable groups and individuals around the
world. We work to prepare global health leaders through
world-leading interdisciplinary education programs; seek innovative
solutions to the world's most pressing global health challenges by
conducting research, designing policies, and implementing
evidence-based interventions; and partner for change by engaging
international and local organizations in locally grounded,
collaborative projects. The DGHI community involves 111 staff, 99
core faculty, and 84 affiliate and adjunct faculty. DGHI values
humility, compassion, respect, cultural sensitivity, collaboration,
diversity and inclusion, and commitment to impact. More information
on the institute's leadership, education and degree programs,
faculty research, and impact can be found at: https://globalhealth.duke.edu.

NSOE: The Division of Environmental Natural Sciences is in the
NSOE, which also includes the Divisions of Earth and Climate
Science, Environmental Social Systems, and Marine Science and
Conservation. We are a vibrant academic community with cutting-edge
facilities located Duke's main campus in Durham, NC. We support
academic programs for undergraduates, professional master's, and
PhD students. Our scholarship encompasses disciplinary and
interdisciplinary research in the environmental natural sciences to
address the complex environmental challenges facing our society,
with particular strengths in the areas of environmental health and
ecology. We apply our research expertise to create solutions to the
most pressing environmental and climate justice issues facing our
world.

Duke University is strongly committed to advancing inclusive
excellence throughout our research, teaching, and service
activities. A diverse faculty – defined broadly as representing a
wide range of identities, lived experiences, and perspectives – is
a prerequisite for excellence and is essential to driving
innovation within our scholarly community. To achieve these goals,
it is essential that all members of the community feel valued and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected,
and that all voices are heard. All members of our community are
expected to uphold these values, and we seek to hire faculty who
are passionate about increasing the participation and success of
individuals from all different backgrounds and communities.

Interested candidates should submit the following to
AcademicJobsOnline Job #29620 https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29620:
a cover letter (with contact information); a curriculum vitae; a
three-page research statement that includes a description of past
research accomplishments, plans for future research, and experience
and approach to mentoring and supporting a diverse and inclusive
research environment; a one-page statement describing teaching
philosophy, previous experiences, future plans for teaching, and
experience and approach to fostering an inclusive learning and
mentoring environment for their students; three representative
publications; and the names and contact information for three
reference letter writers. Review of applications will begin March
1st, 2025, but applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Marc Jeuland
marc.jeuland@duke.edu
and Joel Meyer joel.meyer@duke.edu.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an
individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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