1855 Associate Professor-Tenure System
Position Summary
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology (PharmTox) and the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health (CSM DPH) invite applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of environmental toxicology. This candidate will study environmental contaminants and their relation to improving public health. Ideal applicants will be expected to focus their research on environmental contaminants within the United States and, when possible, within the Midwest, with the goal of improving public health. Successful candidates will be expected to bring or develop a successful independent research program funded by NIH or other federal sources. They will also be expected to participate in advising, mentoring, and teaching graduate students in the PharmTox program and/or CSM DPH.
About the Role
This position will be shared by the MSU College of Human Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine. The successful candidate will spend most of their time (60%) conducting community-engaged research (centered on current and emerging environmental contaminants, how exposure to them is distributed throughout populations, methods to understand and reduce their effects on those who are socially and medically vulnerable, and methods to advance public health. This research could be a wet lab or computational (including health services research, qualitative/survey research, etc.) in nature, focusing on understanding the pathophysiological impact of environmental contaminants. The research should also have an environmental health component. The position will also have a significant service/outreach component (30%) to foster relationships with communities disproportionately impacted by the contaminants studied, incorporate their priorities and perspectives into the research, and engage with them in environmental policy advocacy, stewardship, or other partnerships. Finally, the successful candidate will develop teaching modules on environmental toxicology (10%) for the PharmTox MS program and the MPH program in the CSM DPH.
Responsibilities
- Conduct community-engaged research focused on environmental contaminants and their effects on public health
- Develop and lead an independent research program funded by NIH or other federal sources
- Teach and mentor graduate students in the PharmTox program and/or CSM DPH
- Engage with communities disproportionately impacted by environmental contaminants to advance environmental justice
- Develop teaching modules on environmental toxicology for the PharmTox MS program and the MPH program in the CSM DPH
Requirements
- Ph.D., Sc.D., Dr.P.H., or equivalent degree in Toxicology, Environmental Health, Public Health or a related field
- Research expertise on methods to understand and reduce the effects of environmental contaminants and methods to advance public health
Qualifications
- Strong record of research productivity and potential for future success
- Experience with community-engaged research and outreach
- Effective communication and teaching skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong organizational and project management skills
Benefits
Michigan State University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 per year.
Schedule
The position requires a minimum of 60% in-person work in East Lansing or Flint, with the possibility of periodic remote work.