Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is seeking applications for an assistant rank tenure track faculty position in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in environmental health sciences or a related field of study and should have experience in interdisciplinary environmental health research and teaching, and the potential to develop and maintain a highly recognized, externally funded, research portfolio on the impacts of climate change and health.  Applicants with a focus on climate change at the intersection of exposure assessment, occupational or community health or disaster management are of particular interest.

Located in the culturally rich city of New Orleans, LA, the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine has been a leader in public health for over 100 years with research spanning from local communities to over 70 countries across the globe.  The Department of Environmental Health Sciences offers a supportive environment for faculty to advance their academic careers in collaboration with peers in the department, across public health disciplines and across the wider university.

Applicants must possess a doctoral degree in environmental health sciences or a related field of study and should have experience in interdisciplinary environmental public health research and teaching, and the potential to develop and maintain a highly recognized, externally funded, research portfolio.   Individuals with expertise in aspects of climate change and its intersection with disasters, worker health, or health disparities are of particular interest.

Applications for this position will be accepted online October 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, a letter of interest describing their research and teaching vision, and contact information for five references:  

Application URL: http://apply.interfolio.com/111918

Questions about the position or requests for additional information may be directed to:

Chuck Miller, PhD, Search Committee Chair

Tel: 504-988-9061;  email: rellim@tulane.edu

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, those living with disabilities, and veterans.  

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity and creating a community and culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO and will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law.  It is important to us to intentionally seek candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.