Currently, GEOH includes a diverse group of 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 40 professional- track faculty focused on impactful research, scholarship, training, practice and community engagement across a number of domains including: airborne infectious disease transmission; climate change and health; water quality, water reuse and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); environmental justice; cumulative environmental health risks; occupational health; air and dietary contaminants; and One Health.

GEOH currently offers six academic degree programs: a new BS in Global Health (launched in Fall 2024); a new Environmental Justice Specialization (launched in Fall 2024) within a BS in Environmental Science & Policy (in collaboration with our College of Agriculture & Natural Resources); an MPH with a concentration in Environmental Health Sciences; an MS and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences; and a post baccalaureate certificate in Global Health. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to and help grow our new BS in Global Health and help envision future graduate programs in Global Health.

Application: To be considered for this position, applicants should submit: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a single letter of intent that a) describes their interest in the position, b) includes a research statement describing their previous experience and future research goals, c) describes their leadership, teaching and mentoring experience and future plans in these areas, and d) includes a statement that details their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scholarship, teaching and mentoring activities; and 3) contact information for three references (who will be contacted at a later date). Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024 (best consideration date) and continue until the position is filled. Submit applications electronically at ejobs.umd.edu, listed under the position number 129854 in the faculty section. If you have any questions about the position, please email the chair of the search committee, Dr. Amir Sapkota (amirsap@umd.edu). If you have any questions about the application procedures through eTerp, please email Mr. Maurice Rocque (mrocque@umd.edu).

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

- Applicants must possess qualifications and experience meriting appointment as a full professor with tenure in the School of Public Health including a terminal degree in a relevant discipline. - Applicants should demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership and significant extramural funding in a focused area of Global Health. Preferences:

Individuals working in all Global Health focus areas are welcome to apply; however, the following areas that complement existing research and scholarship in the department are preferred:

- Airborne infectious disease transmission; pandemic preparedness; emerging pathogens and infectious disease modeling; climate and health; occupational health as it relates to climate change; One Health; and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH). - Research and scholarship that is conducted in under-resourced settings and/or in partnership with marginalized or vulnerable populations is also desirable. - It is also preferred that the successful candidate will demonstrate experience and/or commitment to the use of inclusive pedagogies (student- centered approaches that engage a diverse array of student identities) in teaching, as well as experience or commitment working with a diverse body of students in a mentoring role.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminate