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Faculty Position in Nutrition
Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Department of Community Health Sciences
The Department of Community Health Sciences, working with the Tulane Cancer Center, is seeking a tenure-track faculty member with expertise in any area of public health nutrition, including nutrition education, community nutrition, and/or nutritional epidemiology. There is particular interest in researchers who focus on health disparities or cancer prevention research.
The Department has sections in Nutrition, Maternal & Child Health, and Health Education & Communication, and sees its mission as developing community-based solutions to national public health problems. Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the academic home for the federally-funded Tulane Xavier National Center of Excellence in Women's Health and the CDC-funded Prevention Research Center. In addition, the Tulane Cancer Center has NIH- and DOD-funded cancer research programs focusing on disparity in cancer outcomes in partnership with Xavier University. CHS has very strong ties with nearby city and state public health agencies as well as community-based organizations, which provide many opportunities for community studies on nutrition and health promotion.
The primary responsibility for this position is conducting research on the behavioral and social aspects of nutrition and health promotion, particularly in low-income and minority populations. Both urban and rural populations are of interest. Other responsibilities include teaching graduate students and performing community service. The rank of the position will depend on the experience of the successful applicants. The position requires an earned doctorate in a relevant field, experience or potential as a funded investigator, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and teaching experience. Applicants who have strong teaching and service records may be considered for appointment as a clinical faculty member.
Minority applicants and women are especially welcome. Send curriculum vitae and letter stating goals for research and teaching to:
Ted Chen, Search Committee Chair
Department of Community Health Sciences
Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
1440 Canal Street, Suite 2301
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
tchen@tulane.edu
Tulane University is an EEO/AA employer.
http://www.sph.tulane.edu/CHS/index.htm
http://www.som.tulane.edu/cancer
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Director of Community Outreach and Preparedness
Under the direction of the Chief Preparedness Officer, responsible for providing leadership in developing, implementing and managing all Health, Safety Preparedness Education Mitigation and Community Service Programs within national and local guidelines as appropriate to the needs of the community. Responsible for organizing the team dedicated to expanding American Red Cross health and safety training, preparedness education, and other community programs and services to the Chicago service delivery area. Working with the Manager. Community Presence to increase presence in the community through grass roots and targeted outreach efforts as well as building a Service Center Model that is well integrated into the fabric of the community. Develop and support staff; including paid and volunteer leadership and operational volunteers in order to provide competent, motivated staff to achieve the department's mission, goals and objectives and achieve the assigned standards of excellence. Requirements and Skills
Community Outreach Coordinator
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is in the fourth year of providing focused services to the Latino community of the Chicagoland area. The qualified candidate will support departments providing both direct services and serving as support for the chapter to strengthen this effort. Additionally, the employee will spearhead several projects and events impacting Latino communities.
Requirements and Skills
- Bachelors degree in business administration, marketing, communications or public affairs/community development, behavioral sciences, education, human services or related field.
- One to three years experience in program development and implementation for Latino markets, causes; Proven experience in making an organization's services relevant and used by diverse target groups
- Experience in building partnerships both at the community and corporate level in support of impact goals.
- Knowledge of U.S. Latino native and immigrant culture and respective Chicagoland communities: leaders, socio-economic factors, cultural nuances, and opportunities.
- Fluency in both English and Spanish, verbal and written.
For questions, please contact:
Maryanne McDonald
Director of Development, Strategic Philanthropy
Resource Development
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
2200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
(312) 729-6125
(312) 729-6305 fax
mcdonaldm@usa.redcross.org
Assistant/Associate Professor/Scientist
University of Kansas
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SCIENTIST
The Department of Applied Behavioral Science (ABS) and the Institute for Life Span Studies at the University of Kansas seek an individual for a tenure-track joint appointment. One-half of the appointment will be as a faculty member in ABS and the other half as a research scientist and Director of Education and Community Programs in the Life Span Institute’s new Center for Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Weight Management located at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. We seek an individual with research and teaching interests related to educational and community-based research in the prevention of obesity and promotion of healthy living with a focus on physical activity, nutrition, and weight management. Required qualifications: PhD or terminal degree in health psychology, applied behavioral science, exercise, nutrition, or public health or a related discipline expected by start date of appointment; evidence of ability to develop an exemplary program of empirical research in health promotion with an emphasis on physical activity, nutrition, and/or weight management; demonstrated qualifications to teach high quality courses in health promotion; ability to secure outside grant funding. Initial review of applications begins January 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a current curriculum vita, letter of application, relevant research papers, and supporting letters from at least three persons. Materials may be sent by mail or e-mail attachments to Carolyn Thurman, Institute for Life Span Studies, University of Kansas, 1052 Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045; or cthurman@ku.edu. For a complete position announcement and requirements, please refer to the CLA&S Web site at www.clas.ku.edu.
Nutrition Communication and Behavior
Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Faculty Position Opening/Position Description Rank: Open
The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has a position available for a faculty member with experience in nutrition communications and social change related to nutrition and health behaviors. FSNSP is seeking a person who is eager to participate in expanding our research and academic offerings within the School's Nutrition Communication Program.
The School is seeking an individual with appropriate experience in teaching, research and student mentoring. Prior teaching and research experience on effective communication and behavior change strategies resulting in improved nutrition and increased physical activity is highly desirable.
The candidate must have a strong background in research methods and evaluation design and teaching. Research, teaching and other professional experience should include the study of and/or design of integrated multi-channel iterative communication strategies. Work associated with successful efforts to improve dietary behaviors within various populations, domestic and international is desirable. Cross-disciplinary research and communication strategy development experience is sought.
This is a full-time, 12-month position to begin as soon as the successful candidate is available. Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.
Interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter and the contact details of three potential referees to Dr. Aviva Must, Chair of the Search Committee (in electronic form as well as in hard copy) as soon as possible. Email: aviva.must@tufts.edu
Mailing address:
Dr. Aviva Must
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Tufts University
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
The University of South Carolina: Faculty Positions in Child Obesity and Related Health Conditions
The University of South Carolina invites applications to fill two tenure-track faculty positions, as part of a cluster hire, to build a program of interdisciplinary research in child obesity and related conditions affecting children and their families. This open rank recruitment is part of USC's Faculty Excellence Initiative to expand campus-wide areas of excellence. The primary appointments for these positions will be in the Arnold School of Public Health Department of Exercise Science, and in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology. Adjunct or joint appointments are possible, particularly with the ASPH Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and affiliation with the Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities, the Research Consortium on Children and Families (RCCF), and/or Prevention Research Center is desirable. Relevant areas of obesity research may include: the impact of family systems including parenting styles and family functioning in underserved youth; etiologic, metabolic, genetic, and cultural aspects of obesity and associated health conditions in children and adolescents; the influence of psychosocial, family, community, environment or policy factors on physical activity or nutrition as relates to children; and/or development and delivery of appropriate interventions.
Successful applicants are expected to lead their own research program and demonstrate potential to acquire external grant funding. Postdoctoral experience strongly preferred. Formal and non-formal teaching in the applicant's general area of expertise and consistent with the departmental needs is expected. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until hiring is complete. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applications should include curriculum vitae, a cover letter detailing research directions and grant activity, examples of published research, as well as names and contact information for three references. Send applications and inquiries via e-mail (srgause@gwm.sc.edu) or by postal mail to: Sarah G. Epting, Grants Coordinator, Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities, 2718 Middleburg Drive, Columbia, SC 29204.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer.
For more employment opportunities, go to:
http://www.sne.org/jobs.html
http://www.publichealthjobs.net/
http://www.apha.org/about/careers/careermart/
http://www.naaso.org/employment/
Conferences
Oct. 18-10, 2007 – Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges. The Cooper Institute, Dallas. Contact Melba Morrow; (972) 341-3200; http://www.cooperinst.org/events/scientific/program.cfm
Nov. 3-7, 2007 – APHA 2007 Annual Meeting & Exposition. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. http://www.apha.org/meetings/
Nov. 27-29, 2007 – 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit: Creating a Culture of Wellness. DHHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and CDC, Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. http://www.cdc.gov/cochp/conference/index.htm