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Chairperson of the Department of Tropical Medicine &
William G. Vincent Professor of Tropical Diseases
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine seeks qualified and experienced candidates for the combined position of Chair of the Department of Tropical Medicine and the William G. Vincent Professor of Tropical Diseases. 

Tropical Medicine is one of seven departments at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, the oldest school of public health in the United States. The department has 8 full-time faculty, 9 associate faculty and offers PhD, ScD, MS and MSPH degrees, as well as degrees for health care professionals (MPH&TM and a clinical diploma in tropical and travel medicine).  The Department has strong research programs in infectious diseases, including vector-borne diseases, AIDS and several other areas with extensive global research and teaching activities in Latin America, Africa, and elsewhere.  There are also strong ties and excellent growth opportunities with the Schools of Medicine, and Science and Engineering as well as the Tulane National Primate Research Center.  More information about the School and the Department is available at http://www.sph.tulane.edu/

The successful candidate is expected to have a nationally and internationally recognized research program.  This should include a strong track record in obtaining extramural research funding, publications in quality peer reviewed journals, and the ability to mentor junior faculty as they establish a research program.  In addition to outstanding research credentials, the candidate should have a documented record of leadership, administrative ability, and communication and teaching skills.  Areas of specialization are not limited, although candidates with expertise in vector-borne infectious diseases, parasitology and/or virology are strongly encouraged to apply.  Candidates must have a doctoral degree in a related discipline (MD, PhD, ScD or equivalent).

The department, school, and city are in the midst of an exciting period of growth and change.  Opportunities to engage in biomedical and clinical research locally and globally abound.  Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a statement of research interests to Tropical Medicine Chair Search Committee, Attention: Paula Furr, Dean’s Office, TW-13, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, 1440 Canal Street, Suite 2430, New Orleans, LA  70112.  Applicants will be considered immediately until the position is filled.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

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