Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Tenured or Tenure Track) Health Disparities/ Health Equity – Miami, Florida (US) job with Florida International University | 37725078

Florida International University (FIU) stands as a premier public institution, fostering exceptional talent and innovation in Miami and on the global stage. Recognized for its Very High Research (R1) activity and significant social mobility efforts, FIU is dedicated to advancing learning success in a metropolitan context, with a core focus on environment, health, innovation, and justice. FIU operates two campuses and multiple centers, engaging a diverse student population of over 56,000 and a vibrant network of 290,000 Panther alumni. According to U.S. News and World Report, numerous FIU programs rank among the nation’s best, with international business holding the No. 2 spot. Washington Monthly Magazine also places FIU in the top 20 public universities for its contributions to the public good.

### Position Announcement: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Tenured or Tenure Track) in Health Disparities/Health Equity Research

#### Job Overview

FIU in Miami, FL, seeks applicants for several tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in the field of minority health, health disparities, and health equity research. We are hiring at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor levels. Candidates should have a proven record of securing extramural funding from agencies such as NIH, CDC, and NSF, and experience researching underserved and underrepresented populations, including racial and ethnic minorities, rural populations, people with disabilities, and sexual and gender minorities. Preferred candidates will also have a background in mentoring graduate students and/or early career investigators, transdisciplinary collaboration, community partnership, and research dissemination. All areas of health disparities research will be considered.

This hiring initiative aligns with FIU’s NIMHD-funded Research Center in a Minority Institution Program. Departmental appointments will be aligned with the candidates’ expertise and specialization. FIU is committed to bolstering health disparities and health equity research, scholarship, and mentorship.

#### Responsibilities

– Engage in collaborative and applied research with FIU-RCMI faculty and trainees, aiding in grant applications and data analysis on funded grants.
– Conduct methodological research that leads to peer-reviewed publications and securing grant funding.
– Teach graduate-level courses.
– Supervise graduate and post-doctoral trainees.

#### Application Process

To apply, visit [facultycareers.fiu.edu](https://facultycareers.fiu.edu) and search for Job Opening ID 533338. Your application should include:

– A cover letter specifying your preferred home department.
– A description of your research program related to health disparities/health equity.
– A brief statement outlining your teaching and mentorship philosophy.
– An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
– A two-page research statement.
– A list of at least three references with contact information (submitted as a single PDF file).

Multiple positions are available and will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit all required materials by October 18th, 2024.

#### Minimum Qualifications

– A PhD or MD in public health or a related social science discipline.
– Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in interdisciplinary teaching and research.
– Skills in program building to promote scholarly exchange and research collaboration.
– An active research program and publications on health disparities and minority health.
– For senior scholars, a record of securing large-scale extramural funding is essential. For junior scholars, a demonstrated potential for securing such funding is crucial.

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

FIU is part of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status