Overview
Summary:
The School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health (ISP) in the College of Health, Science, and Technology (CHST) at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) seeks to recruit a senior faculty as full professor or senior-level associate professor (at least in their third year of associate appointment) with expertise in environmental toxicology and risk assessment. The position will begin on August 16, 2025. The selected candidate will receive a Presidential Professorship with $20,000+ per year to augment their research in innovation and discovery. The ISP is an integrated school encompassing biology, chemistry, environmental studies/sciences, and public health.
This is a full-time on-campus position within the tenure system. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Scholarship – Successful candidates must have an accomplished record of external funding for research. The position will continue research in her/his specialization and direct student research. The successful candidate has to pursue not only intramural but also extramural grant funding. In addition, the person should welcome the opportunities to collaborate with other ISP faculty.
Teaching – A successful candidate should be able to teach courses in Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Risk Assessment, or Risk Management and Communication, and courses in candidate’s areas of expertise. Teaching obligation will be no more than four courses per academic year and may consist of a combination of on-campus and online courses.
Service – The person will provide leadership to the public health faculty, help create a new B.S. degree program in Public Health, achieve a balance between domestic and international student enrollments in the MPH program, contribute to the college’s One Health initiative, as well as seek/maintain program accreditations. We expect the new faculty member will have opportunities to engage in service at all levels from program to the profession.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree in environmental toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, or a related field
Experience and qualifications for the rank of full professor or senior-level associate professor
Demonstrated an accomplished record of external funding for research
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research mentorship of students, academic administration and service, as well as community and professional engagement
Application deadline: 5:00 PM, Central Time, 2/3/2025
Application instructions: Go to the Job Link: https://uis.csod.com/ats/careersite/jobdetails.aspx?site=1&c=uis&id=876. Click the “Apply Now” button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita, cover letter addressing qualifications of the position, statement of research interests, statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.
About University of Illinois Springfield
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in research and teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at www.uis.edu/isp
About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/
