Tenure-Track Faculty Position in
Social Gerontology and/or Epidemiology of Aging
The Social and Behavioral Sciences Program and the Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology in the Yale School of Public Health seek a scholar of social gerontology and/or epidemiology of aging for an Assistant or non-tenured Associate Professor position. Applicants with a research interest in psychosocial factors, inequalities, or cardiovascular health are especially encouraged to apply. The Search committee will consider applicants with interests in other areas as well. Opportunities exist to collaborate with investigators in the Yale School of Public Health (http://www.med.yale.edu/eph/), and other departments at Yale, such as psychology, sociology, psychiatry, and medicine. The successful candidate can take advantage of a number of resources, including those available through the Yale Program on Aging (http://geriatrics.yale.edu/research/).
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in psychology, epidemiology, sociology or a related field, with a specialization in mental and/or physical health of older individuals. Also, applicants should have teaching experience, a record of research and scholarly accomplishments, and will be expected to develop an externally funded research program.
Review of applications will begin no later than March 15, 2010 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, three reprints, and three reference letters to:
Becca R. Levy, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Yale University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action and equal access employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the work force. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
