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The newly established Department of Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (GEOH) (formerly the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health) within the University of Maryland School of Public Health (SPH) seeks an outstanding senior researcher and leader for the position of Professor & Clark Leadership Chair in Global Health. The Clark Leadership Chair in Global Health is supported by a generous gift from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation to promote interdisciplinary learning and research in fields of critical importance to the global community. Endowed funds are made available annually to support the salary and research initiatives of the Clark Leadership Chair. In this position, the successful candidate will take a leading role in advancing global health research and scholarship in the Department; lead a collaborative, externally-funded, interdisciplinary research program; teach and mentor students; and provide service to the university and profession.

Currently, GEOH includes a diverse group of 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 40 professional-track faculty focused on impactful research, scholarship, training, practice and community engagement across a number of domains including: airborne infectious disease transmission; climate change and health; water quality, water reuse and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); environmental justice; cumulative environmental health risks; occupational health; air and dietary contaminants; and One Health.

GEOH currently offers six academic degree programs: a new BS in Global Health (launched in Fall 2024); a new Environmental Justice Specialization (launched in Fall 2024) within a BS in Environmental Science & Policy (in collaboration with our College of Agriculture & Natural Resources); an MPH with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences; an MS and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences; and a post baccalaureate certificate in Global Health. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to and help grow our new BS in Global Health and help envision future graduate programs in Global Health.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess qualifications and experience meriting appointment as a full professor with tenure in the School of Public Health including a terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Applicants should demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership and significant extramural funding in a focused area of Global Health.

Preferences:

Individuals working in all Global Health focus areas are welcome to apply; however, the following areas that complement existing research and scholarship in the department are preferred:

• Airborne infectious disease transmission; pandemic preparedness; emerging pathogens and infectious disease modeling; climate and health; occupational health as it relates to climate change; One Health; and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH).
• Research and scholarship that is conducted in under-resourced settings and/or in partnership with marginalized or vulnerable populations is also desirable.
• It is also preferred that the successful candidate will demonstrate experience and/or commitment to the use of inclusive pedagogies (student-centered approaches that engage a diverse array of student identities) in teaching, as well as experience or commitment working with a diverse body of students in a mentoring role.

Salary and appointment date:

This will be a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Professor in the School of Public Health with potential for affiliate appointments in other schools, colleges and institutes on the College Park Campus and within the University System of Maryland. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and the 9-month salary will range from $190,000 to $225,000. Additional summer salary, up to 33.33% of the 9-month salary, could be drawn from endowment funds, research funds and/or teaching activities. The University of Maryland offers a comprehensive benefits package. Appointment will begin in 2025.

To be considered for this position, applicants should submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a single letter of intent that a) describes their interest in the position, b) includes a research statement describing their previous experience and future research goals, c) describes their leadership, teaching and mentoring experience and future plans in these areas, and d) includes a statement that details their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scholarship, teaching and mentoring activities; and 3) contact information for three references (who will be contacted at a later date).