FACULTY SEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant / Associate Professor of Environmental Microbiology
Division of Environmental Health Sciences
and Department of Food Science Technology
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University College of Public Health’s Division of Environmental Health Sciences, in partnership with the OSU College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Department of Food Science and Technology, is searching for an Assistant (or Associate) Professor in environmental microbiology. This tenure-track faculty position is a joint appointment between the Division of Environmental Health Sciences (70%) and the Department of Food Science and Technology (30%). The position will be available starting the autumn of 2008. This is one of several faculty positions made possible by a Targeted Investment in Excellence (TIE) in Public Health Preparedness for Infectious Diseases (PHPID). This special award from the OSU Office of Academic Affairs represents an exciting collaboration in a fast-growing, collegial environment. To qualify, the candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in environmental microbiology, environmental health sciences, or related fields.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a well-funded research program in environmental microbiology leading to publications in peer-reviewed high-impact journals.
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in environmental microbiology and advise graduate students.
- Collaborate with faculty within the TIE program and with OSU scholars working in public health, food safety, infectious diseases, preparedness, and water microbiology.
- Contribute to relevant professional societies aiming to enhance the national and international reputation of home departments and Colleges.
The Ohio State University College of Public Health was formed as the School of Public Health in 1995 becoming a College within OSU in 2007. It is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Stanley Lemeshow became Dean in 2003 and is leading the College into a period of substantial expansion. The College is an integral part of one the country’s most comprehensive health science centers. The Colleges of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine are all in close geographic proximity to the College of Public Health. Battelle Memorial Institute is a neighbor to the University providing additional unique applied science collaborative opportunity.
Located in the state capital and a metropolitan area of more than 1.5 million, Ohio State University offers excellent opportunities for interactions with practitioners, policymakers, and academic colleagues. A successful candidate for this position will have a unique opportunity to help shape the direction of the College and public health preparedness as the College expands over the next five years.
Salary and Benefits are competitive and are commensurate with qualifications and experience. OSU has an excellent faculty and family benefits program. To apply, please submit an up-to-date vita, a cover letter, a one-page statement of academic goals, and the names of at least three references. Send these documents to:
Timothy J. Buckley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Search Committee Co-Chair
Division of Environmental Health Sciences
Ohio State University College of Public Health
320 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1240
Ph: (614) 293-7161
Fax: (614) 293-7710
Email: tbuckley@cph.osu.edu
In tandem with this search, a complimentary position with a 70% appointment in Food Science and Technology and 30% in Environmental Health Sciences has been announced. This announcement can be found at http://fst.osu.edu/lee/search.
An EEO/AA employer. To build a diverse workforce, The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women.
