Assistant or Associate Professor in Detroit, MI for Wayne State University

The Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences at Wayne State University seeks applicants for tenure-track or full professorship at the assistant or associate level in the area of ​​behavioral health and / or health disparities. The department has been ranked nationally in the top 20 departments for NIH funding in each of the past five years and is home to MetroNet, a practice-based research network. Additionally, the department is home to several education and training programs, including a CEPH-accredited MPH program and three residency programs. Areas of particular interest include research focused on lifestyle behaviors (disease management, diet, exercise, smoking, substance use) that affect the development or progression of chronic health conditions, the translation of basic research findings into effective behavioral interventions, implementation of evidence-based interventions. community-based and health systems research. Applicants who have experience or an interest in building partnerships with community stakeholders to develop and refine future behavioral research priorities for racial, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, sexual minority, and/or disability populations are desirable.

Qualified applicants should submit their application to Req1063 available via https://waynetalent.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/1063?c=waynetalent. Applications should include a resume, diversity statement and a cover letter outlining their research and interest in the position. For more information about the position, please contact Amanda Compton at [email protected].

Wayne State University is a leading public, urban, comprehensive research university (R1 – Carnegie classification) located in the heart of Detroit, where students from all walks of life enjoy a rich, high-quality education. Our deeply rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional opportunities for students and faculty in a diverse and global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. WSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required qualifications include a PhD, MD or equivalent degree in public health, psychology, medicine, epidemiology, health behavior or other related disciplines.

The position includes responsibilities for teaching, scientific research, advising students and contributing to the development of the department’s programs. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate-level courses in the department’s MPH program. The faculty member must develop/pursue an independent research program. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate their ability to obtain external funding for research through competitive grants. Additionally, the ability to participate in interdisciplinary fellowships is preferred, as faculty in the department collaborate with researchers from several other departments and centers on Wayne State’s campus, including Karmanos Cancer Center, NIEHS-funded Center for Urban Responses to Environmental Stressors, the NIMHD funded by the Center for Multiple Chronic Diseases and others. Wayne State University is committed to developing its expertise and programs in public health. Going forward, this position will continue to be associated with public health efforts as they develop.