Employment Opportunities

Assistant/Associate Professor
Touro College, New York City is seeking faculty to participate in the development of its new Masters of Public Health program in Community Public Health with a strong emphasis on health disparities. The position requires teaching, student advisement, curriculum development, research, and scholarship. Specific responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in social and behavioral determinants of health, community needs assessments, program planning and evaluation, and developing courses in areas of candidate’s specialization. The position offers the opportunity for interdisciplinary work and collaboration with faculty in the schools of Health Sciences, Osteopathic Medicine, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Education and Psychology. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in public health or a related discipline. Area of specialization is open. They encourage applicants with interests and experience in community public health, community based research, public health advocacy, and in working with students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates should submit a cover letter indicating teaching philosophy, research interests, and two professional references; a curriculum vitae; a writing sample; and one syllabus or course proposal related to the candidate’s area of specialization. Material should be submitted to:
Audrey Jacobson, MD, MPH, MA
Professor, Health Studies
43 West 23rd Street
New York, New York 10010

Director, Public Health Programs
Tennessee State University is recruiting a Director for new public health programs, with an MPH and a PhD in development. This is a tenure-track position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank. The Director's responsibilities include development and implementation of the public health programs, recruitment of students and faculty, mentoring students, management of the program budget, and developing and maintaining strong and positive relationships with professionals in the healthcare community in Middle Tennessee and beyond.
Closing Date is September 30, 2008.
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Health Scientist Administrator Positions
National Cancer Institute's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities currently has open two new health scientist administrator positions. These are key program director and project officer positions to develop basic, clinical, and population-based research and training programs in cancer health disparities. Research and training programs will focus on the cancers that are more serious or prevalent in racial/ethnic minorities and other underserved populations, and on advancing the development of the cancer research continuum for these cancers.
Closing Date Extended to August 29, 2008
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Senior Director of Quality Management
Academic - Comprehensive Cancer Center
This is a lifetime career opportunity to join an elite team at a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. This highly visible, autonomous role will lead the strategic planning and quality outcomes operations for this highly respected academic center. The Director will report to the Medical Director of Quality Management, with a dotted line to the Chief Operating Officer of the hospital. This senior leadership role will directly supervise the Quality Management Staff and build positive working relationships across the medical center and within the cancer program in order to achieve cancer program goals. If you are a dynamic outcomes focused quality leader with absolute dedication to creating positive patient outcomes, now is the time to investigate this senior quality leadership role. To learn more about this exceptional role contact: Krista Hartman at 800-980-4820 ext 227 or by email khartman@healthlinx.com.

Evaluation Position
Free & Clear, Inc., located in Seattle, WA, is a leader in the field of tobacco cessation, providing services to more states, health plans and employers than any other organization. They have over 20 years experience developing, evaluating, improving and delivering evidence-based programs. The Clinical & Behavioral Sciences (CBS) unit at Free & Clear conducts NIH-level research with collaborators around the United States, as well as evaluation studies and statistical analysis for clients who purchase Free & Clear's services. Free & Clear is seeking to hire someone to lead the growth of their evaluation department. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic team-oriented environment which encourages individual growth, goal-oriented achievement, and creativity. The position provides the opportunity to see the results put in practice rapidly, design studies examining program success, and identify opportunities for improvement, while working directly with clients and other internal departments.
To pursue this opportunity, send a letter of interest and résumé to Susan M Zbikowski, PhD, Vice President of Clinical and Behavioral Sciences, Free & Clear, Inc, 999 3rd Avenue, Suite 2100, Seattle, WA 98104, or email susan.zbikowski@freeclear.com. For further information call Dr. Zbikowski at 206-876-2552. To learn more about Free & Clear, please visit www.freeclear.com.