[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor, UNC-Charlotte

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://jobs.uncc.edu/postings/24224    

 


Position Number

003734


Working Title

Assistant Professor


Classification Title

9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty


College

Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col)


Department

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


Position Designation

Faculty


Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time


Months per year

9


Primary Purpose of Department

The United States faces substantial social and economic health and health
care disparities, as identified in numerous studies by such organizations as
the Center for Disease Control, the US Department of Health and Human
Services, and the American Public Health Association. Confronting and
rectifying these disparities requires interdisciplinary and collaborative
research across a diverse array of organizations, including universities,
community alliances, and healthcare organizations.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has identified health research
as a critical area for investment, and is working with faculty to build new
infrastructures in data sharing (the Institute for Social Capital),
community partnerships (e.g., the Academy for Population Health Innovation
and the Integrated Network for Social Sustainability), and competitive
graduate programs (e.g., Health Psychology, Public Health Sciences, and
Health Services Research).

UNC Charlotte's Social Aspects of Health Initiative (SAHI) is designed
explicitly to identify and address health inequities in urban regions.
Building upon a strong and growing cadre of health researchers across the
university, and especially in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the
College of Health and Human Services, SAHI focuses on social, institutional
and environmental contexts, as well as policies and practices that
contribute to equitable health care provision, health outcomes, and quality
of life.

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is strengthening its already robust
social science expertise in health research through a cluster hire of four
faculty members in the departments of Anthropology, Geography and Earth
Sciences, Psychological Science, and Sociology. These new hires will join
current faculty in developing extramurally-supported research to expand
SAHI, support community partnerships, and disseminate its contributions.

This initiative has particular salience in the Charlotte community, which is
taking steps to address significant social challenges stemming from limited
social and economic mobility among its residents. Ultimately, SAHI intends
to strengthen the University's collective research efforts in order to
illuminate the causes and consequences of health inequities and the
responses that communities, and the greater Charlotte community in
particular, can use to build a more equitably healthy society.

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences advances the ethical discovery,
dissemination, and application of knowledge and creativity, and - by
building the academic programs for tomorrow - educates students to be
informed, critical thinkers and competent communicators, to work
successfully in a world of increasing diversity and change, and to be
engaged citizens in a global society.


Vacancy Open to

All Candidates


Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation
of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines
represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities
and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be
interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty
responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may
include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design,
course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research,
curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All
tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding
the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or
engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's
discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to
research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that
generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing
knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and
creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their
work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and
tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service
appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential
functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to:
service to the administration and governance of the University, public
service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for
Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website:
http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1) a Ph.D. in Sociology or a related field; 2) a strong research agenda that
focuses on health disparities; 3) commitment to teaching in a diverse
environment; and 4) potential to secure external funding.


Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or
terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.


Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

A strong candidate's application will indicate an interest in working with
cross-disciplinary teams to conduct health research.


Necessary Licenses/Certifications

	

Special Notes to Applicants

Please upload the following documents with your electronic submission:

1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vita
3) A writing sample
4) Contact information for references
5) A statement about teaching and research

Please ask your references to email their letters to SOCsearch at uncc.edu with
the subject "SEARCH." The candidate chosen for this position will be
required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree
and submit to a criminal background check.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an
academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and
maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages
applications from all underrepresented groups.


Job Open Date

10/10/2018


Job Close Date

	

Open Until Filled

Yes


Date Review of Applications will Begin

11/10/2018


Proposed Hire Date

08/15/2019

 

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