Professor and Chair
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
The Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine seeks
qualified and experienced candidates for the Chair of the Department of
Environmental Health Sciences. The department is one of seven in the school
which has a total enrollment of 1200 students in the master and doctoral
degree programs. The Department of Environmental Health Sciences is
comprised of faculty with research, teaching and service interests in the
areas of environmental toxicology, hazardous waste management, industrial
hygiene, risk assessment, water quality management, environmental policy
and management, and environmental health for developing countries. Joint
degree programs in environmental health sciences are also offered with the
Schools of Medicine, Engineering, Law, and Business. Currently the
Department of Environmental Health Sciences consists of 22 resident
faculty, 18 staff and over 100 students.
Candidates for the Chair of the Department of Environmental Health Sciences
must have a Ph.D., Dr.P.H., Sc.D., or M.D. degree. The successful candidate
is expected to be a nationally recognized, established investigator with
extensive experience in research, teaching, and practice in one or more of
the environmental health areas noted above. An active research program
which includes extramural funding, and a strong publication record are
required. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated
excellent managerial and communication skills, and a record of
collaboration with other academic units in the University, and with
industry.
Candidates may apply by submitting a letter outlining current interests and
relevant experience, a curriculum vitae and the names of three references.
The search committee will accept applications through February 14, 2003.
Applications should be sent to:
Judith Overall, J.D., Chair, Search Committee
Dean's Office - TW13
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2430
New Orleans, LA 70112
Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and
encourages women and minorities to apply.
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