The Ohio State University College of Public Health is searching for candidates for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position to provide leadership for a newly proposed Center for Health Equity and Multicultural Health. The successful candidate is expected to develop and lead the newly established Center, which will coordinate the academic research and service activities of faculty and students in the College of Public Health around issues of minority health, health disparities, health equity, environmental justice, and community involvement, and serve as a liaison between the concerns of community members and the college.

Candidates should have a demonstrated track record in conducting community-based public health research in the area of health equity and multicultural health and a commitment to improving the health of diverse and underserved communities. Candidates should also have a demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations and collaborate with community leaders. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with existing faculty and to develop their own program of funded research involving outreach to communities and issues of health equity for diverse communities. High quality graduate teaching and advising are also expected.

A doctoral degree in public health, medicine, or a related discipline is required. Rank and salary will be determined by the candidate’s credentials. We anticipate making this appointment at a senior (Associate or Full Professor) level. For appointment to a tenured position, applicants must have a strong record of funded research and peer-reviewed publications. Senior candidates will also have the opportunity to bring or recruit junior colleagues.

Applications will be accepted through Jan. 1, 2008 and will be considered as they arrive. The date of appointment is open to negotiation. Please send a CV and letter of application to: Phyllis Pirie, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee, Division of Health Behavior and Health Promotion, College of Public Health, 452 Cunz Hall, The Ohio State University, 1841 Neil Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210; or e-mail to ppirie@cph.osu.edu.

To build a diverse workforce The Ohio State University encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. EEO/AA employer.