The Tulane University School of Social Work (TSSW) (http://tssw.tulane.edu ) is seeking an exceptional behavioral science researcher and educator to join our top level faculty beginning in August 2019. This tenure-track position is a 9-month appointment with duties including research, teaching, and service. There is no restriction or preference to discipline other than social & behavioral science areas including: Social Work, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or Nursing. The School of Social Work is seeking to build research and teaching capacity in community health and behavioral health specifically in addictions, mental health, and related disparities to serve the dynamic and multicultural New Orleans area. Candidates should have a PhD, DSW or other Doctorate in their discipline or possess the rank of ABD. ABD candidates must have successfully defended by July 1, 2019.

Tulane University, a Carnegie designated Research I institution, is located within the vibrant city of New Orleans. The School of Social Work invites nominations and applications for a tenure –track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level rank, especially in the areas of Health, Behavioral Health (including Disaster Mental Health specialization) and related disparities. Backgrounds (practice experience and research) in mental health, health disparities, addictive behaviors, community-based participatory research methods, and prevention/intervention expertise are preferred. Previous experience in developing and/or teaching online and hybrid innovative courses are also of particular interest to us.

Applicants must possess a PhD, DSW, or a Doctoral degree in a related behavioral science discipline. An MSW from an accredited CSWE program and license eligible is preferred. Candidates should have evidence of a strong foundation in local, state, NIH or federal level research or equivalent experience, scholarly publications in top level journals, and strong skills in preparing research grant proposals for external funding (foundations, State or Federal mechanisms). Salary will be commensurate with expertise and experience.

Interested persons should submit a letter of application outlining research and teaching philosophy, research statement, a curriculum vita, two sample publications, and the names of three references.

Please submit all materials using the "Apply Now" link.

Questions should be addressed to

Reggie J Ferreira, PhD, Search Committee Chair

rferrei@tulane.edu