Open Rank Clinical/Research Faculty - EOHS
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Nov 03, 2024 | |
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Open Rank Clinical/Research Faculty - EOHS Open Rank Clinical/Research Faculty - EOHS Hiring Department: Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1027475 Posting Close Date: 11/29/2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences in partnership with the Great Lakes Center for Occupational Safety and Health/Illinois ERC in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) seeks applications for a faculty position to begin Fall 2025 or earlier: Position Summary Provides opportunities for research, teaching, and/or administrative practice in a well-established public health graduate school infrastructure. Leadership of the NIOSH-funded GLC-OHS entails guiding the $8 million dollar training, research and outreach programs to meet its strategic plan, overseeing all budgeting and reporting, and integrating the center's activities into EOHS. The position is a 30% appointment covered by the NIOSH-funded grant, which allows for 70% FTE to pursue clinical and/or teaching activities. There are multiple opportunities for teaching courses in the EOHS Division, each reimbursed separately. Occupational Medicine physicians may choose to pursue clinical work as part of the Occupational Health and Safety Institute in UI Health with its clinic in University Health Services. Multiple opportunities exist in the division for self-directed research or collaboration with faculty in the various divisions in the School of Public Health. Duties & Responsibilities The Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS) in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the clinical or research associate professor or full professor level to lead the Great Lakes Center for Occupational Safety and Health (GLC-OHS)/Illinois ERC as the Principal Investigator. This non-tenure track position provides opportunities for research, teaching, and/or administrative practice in a well-established public health graduate school infrastructure. Leadership of the NIOSH-funded GLC-OHS entails guiding the $8 million dollar training, research and outreach programs to meet its strategic plan, overseeing all budgeting and reporting, and integrating the center's activities into EOHS. The GLC-OHS is comprised of ten programs, with funding for trainee stipends and tuition, faculty salary, pilot research, and continuing education and outreach programming. Each of the ten programs is led by a faculty member, and in addition to the academic graduate degree programs in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, occupational and environmental epidemiology, and agricultural safety and health, the GLC-OHS also supports a pilot projects funding mechanism, a CE program, an Outreach program, a Targeted Research Training program and a Planning and Evaluation core. The PI is supported by a full-time program coordinator and a Director of Planning and Evaluation. The position is supported by a NIOSH-funded grant. Additional clinical, research, and/or teaching activities are available. There are multiple opportunities for teaching courses in the EOHS Division, each compensated separately. Occupational Medicine physicians may choose to pursue clinical work as part of the Occupational Health and Safety Institute in UI Health with its clinic in University Health Services. Multiple opportunities exist in the division for self-directed research or collaboration with faculty in the various centers in the division, in other divisions in the School of Public Health, or with colleagues throughout the University of Illinois. Clinical and research faculty are valued members of our division and school community and play integral roles in mentoring, curriculum development and design, as well as classroom instruction. Clinical and research faculty receive mentoring for career development, have opportunities for methodological and collaborative research and have opportunities for promotion. Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, an R1 (very high research activity) Carnegie-classification ranked university, the largest university in Chicago, comprising of one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs and recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. The UIC School of Public Health is ranked among the top 20 schools of public health, is in the heart of the Illinois Medical District and is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. The EOHS Division embraces diversity and inclusion across multiple dimensions consistent with the UIC SPH mission and values. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will help us expand the perspectives and experiences we bring to our work. Application Process: The application process requires submission of a cover letter describing relevant experience and goals, a curriculum vitae, and three references (names, titles, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). For fullest consideration apply by November 29, 2024 when review of applications will commence and the search will close. For consideration, please apply on-line, https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11909?c=uic by 11/29/2024. The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/11909?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-a3183b4e1f556743b9268a48a48270e7 | |