Job postings as of September 28, 2022

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POSITION: Research Assistant

ORGANIZATION: New York Academy of Medicine – Center for Evaluation and Applied Research (CEAR)

The Center for Evaluation and Applied Research (CEAR) at New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is seeking a research assistant to provide support for research and evaluation projects related to community health and healthcare. The CEAR team is a highly collaborative group that works together to complete a range of mixed-methods projects. We hope to find someone who is collaborative, dedicated, and can grow in this role. 

This is a full-time position. Compensation is $55,000.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Outreach and recruitment. Support recruitment of participants for research projects through community outreach. 
• Data collection. Assist in the coordination and implementation of data collection activities such as interviews, focus groups and surveys. 
• Data analysis. Code qualitative interview and focus group transcripts and create tables to present quantitative data with the support of other CEAR staff, plus other related tasks. 
• Project reporting. Collaborate on the preparation of project reports and presentations, including creating power points and updating bibliographies. May also be asked to draft report content as appropriate. 
• Project management. Support project manager to implement project activities and manage project components as assigned. 
• Administrative support. Provide logistical support including but not limited to scheduling, preparing research materials, and sending and tracking participant incentives. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Highly motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Ability to interact by phone and email with individuals from diverse populations. 
• Ability to attend focus groups on occasional weekends and evenings, depending on project needs.
• Strong writing skills.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet packages). Familiarity with NVivo preferred.
• Knowledge of public health and qualitative research methods preferred. Knowledge of quantitative research methods also desirable.
• Language Skills: Written and spoken English proficiency required. Fluency in Spanish highly desirable.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, or graduate training in public health or related field.

To view the official posting: NYAM Research Assistant 

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POSITION: Project Coordinator, Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) Project

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Research Foundation – CUNY Center for Immigrant, Refugee and Global Health (CIRGH) 

The Health Equity and Access to Care (HEAC) project focuses on individuals’ experiences with healthcare in New York City. It is a multi-year collaboration with the Bureau of Equitable Health Systems at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOH). 

The project comprises focus groups and interviews with a diverse sample of New York City residents.

We are looking to hire a Project Coordinator who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project working closely with the PI (Prof. Diana Romero), the HEAC Project Administrator and Associate Director of the CUNY Center for Immigrant, Refugee and Global Health (CIRGH; Elisabeth Manipoud Figueroa), and several Focus Group Moderators/Project Assistants. The HEAC Project Coordinator will manage multiple aspects of the project, including but not limited to: participant outreach and recruitment; focus group/interview scheduling and coordination; data collection management and preparation for analysis; IRB updates/amendments and renewals; contact with vendors; and overall project coordination (e.g., meetings/minutes, project summaries/updates, project document management, literature review, presentation preparation, etc).

Applicant Qualifications 

The successful applicant will have a combination of the following:

• an advanced degree in public health or a related field (or be near completion)
• 2+ years of work experience with research design and implementation
• demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and assignments
• strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• strong verbal and written communication skills 
• experience with Qualtrics, Dedoose and/or Excel
• working knowledge of another language (desired, not required)

Position Commitment and Compensation

Depending on the candidate’s background skills and experience, the position ultimately offered can range between 28 and 35 hours/week per week. This is a grant-funded position managed through the CUNY Research Foundation with an hourly rate between $30-35 and will include benefits. While some remote work is possible, a weekly in-office work presence is required (specific schedule to be established), as well as occasional travel to different NYC-based recruitment events/venues. The position is available to be filled immediately.

To Apply

Interested individuals who meet a majority of the qualifications listed above are encouraged to apply by sending an email to Elisabeth.Figueroa@sph.cuny.edu with the following: 1) detailed cover letter summarizing applicable background/experience, 2) resume/CV, 3) information regarding availability for a video interview starting end of September and early October                                  

To view the official job posting: NYC-DOH/ HEAC Project Coordinator 

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POSITION: Project Coordinator for New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT)

ORGANIZATION: NYU School of Global Public Health  (GPH)

NYU School of Global Public Health (GPH) is seeking applications for one full-time Project Coordinator for New York City Treats Tobacco (NYCTT), a grant funded by New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control.  NYCTT implements health system change strategies to increase the adoption of evidence-based best practices for treating tobacco use and dependence in medical and behavioral healthcare organizations that serve disparate populations.

We are looking for a new Project Coordinator to join the team. 

Ideally, candidates will have a Master’s degree and strong background in one or more of the following areas: tobacco dependence treatment, quality improvement, healthcare administration, health communications, health policy, primary care practice transformation, and project management. 

Any questions about the position, please contact the NYCTT Team at nyctt@nyu.edu.

To view the official job posting: NYCTT Project Coordinator

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POSITION: Chief Executive Officer

ORGANIZATION: Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN)

Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) is changing the widespread health inequities and structural racism deeply impact the ability of migrants,immigrants, and asylum seekers to access quality care when they need it. MCN, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, works diligently and unceasingly to identify and close the gaps in health care that migrants, immigrants, and asylum seekers face – often at the most precarious moments in their lives. MCN is highly respected nationally and internationally. MCN regularly provides expert testimony and consultation to governmental agencies at all levels. 

MCN is seeking a passionate, outcomes-oriented CEO to expand the advocacy, impact and healthcare delivery MCN provides. Migrants and immigration are at times both sensitive and highly-charged issues at the local, regional, and national levels. The CEO will have to deftly lead the agency, and its dedicated board and staff, to realize the goals of health justice and service to migrants without embroiling MCN in politics which can hamper achieving the mission. The CEO will inherit a team with tremendous depth of experience and knowledge. While based in Austin, Texas, MCN’s workforce is distributed across the country. The CEO will need to operate easily at high policy levels, while also keeping focus of the human dimension of training and providing assistance to the vulnerable population MCN cares for − migrants and immigrants. 

The CEO could work remotely anywhere in the United States or hybrid at the Austin, TX headquarters. It is expected that this position could have up to 25% travel.

The salary range for this position is $155,000 to $195,000.

To view the official job posting: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN)

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: The Gathering for Justice

The Gathering for Justice (G4J) provides a safe environment for policy and model exchange, and dialogue between generations of activists, community members, formerly-incarcerated individuals, gang members and academics from all communities and cultures. We are looking to add a self-motivated, solution-oriented individual to our team to assist our President and CEO, Carmen Perez Jordan.

• Executive Assistant to the CEO
• Field Organizer Contractor (roles in Stockton, CA; Oxnard, CA and New York, NY)  

Visit webpage: https://www.gatheringforjustice.org/careers 

Email to recruiting@gatheringforjustice.org

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POSITION: Senior Health and Safety Specialist

ORGANIZATION: Roux Associates on Long Island

This is a senior‑level position reporting to the Firm’s Corporate Health and Safety Director/Principal Scientist.  In this role, the Senior Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for developing and improving upon existing health and safety (H&S) programs and will serve as the primary Senior H&S Specialist for our New York Office operations.  This role will include management of existing H&S protocols, staff training, performing H&S related field audits, as well as supporting loss and near loss assessments.

Position Requirements:

• Must have a B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Management, Public Health, or related field.
• Candidates possessing professional credentials or capable of obtaining credentials such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of work experience which includes H&S program management in an industrial, construction or consulting work environment required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including collaborative and team building skills.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to OSHA and USEPA Regulations.
• Proficient with effective behavioral based safety practices including experience with Loss Prevention Systems (LPS) preferred.
• Ability to manage and evaluate safety metrics to determine measures of success and improvements to the firm’s safety culture.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn safety management software systems.
• Knowledge of the structure of occupational and environmental H&S activities related to environmental consulting services is desired.  Safety training experience preferred.  OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification preferred; RCRA and DOT certifications a plus.

Essential Duties: 

• Support existing H&S programs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including company policies under the direction of the CHSD.
• Build and maintain a collaborative working relationship with Office Operation Managers pertaining to their safety programs.
• Prepare, review and audit project specific H&S plans in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Participate in technical reviews, updating of Corporate H&S programs as well as developing new programs to address Firm’s evolving needs.
• Maintain monthly safety training programs including tracking of employee compliance with established requirements.
• Conduct general and job specific H&S training for technical staff.  Assist with managing our Short Service Employee Program for the Firm.
• Conduct field assessments and audits with the goal of improving the safety, compliance, and culture of the firm’s operations.
• Collaborate with the CHSD and other Office Health and Safety Managers (OHSM) with respect to near loss and loss assessments including implementation of corrective actions and conformance with the firm’s compliance tracking systems.
• Participate in incident reviews and coordinate amongst all departments.
• Manage Firm’s Learning Management System (LMS) for H&S related trainings.
• Present assessment of audit findings verbally and in written form to all levels of the firm.
• Manage and participate in client specific projects related to H&S programs.

To view the official posting: Roux Associates Senior Health and Safety Specialist

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POSITION: Industrial Hygiene Project Manager – 22-570

ORGANIZATION: Atlas Technical Consultants

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees and 140 offices throughout the US. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company. Come join us!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Under general supervision and guidance of the Program Manager or Senior Project Manager, serves as a project manager for industrial hygiene projects, from scope and proposal development to project closeout and billing. Independently manages the scope, schedule and track budget of assigned projects and ensures that the projects stay on schedule and budget. Communicates with Program Manager and Senior Project Managers.

Under limited supervision the Program Manager:

• Responsible for coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project.
• Manage local, regional and national client projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations.
• Provide leadership, training and support to all levels of the organization and serve as a subject matter expert resource.
• Prepare project budgets, technical proposals and reports, and provide related quality assurance/quality control.
• Able to oversee subcontractor management, senior review, and interpretation of laboratory reports, and preparation of figures, tables, and reports, as necessary
• Abide by Atlas’ health and safety policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree in industrial hygiene, occupational/environmental health and safety, public health, or related field. Masters’ degree a plus.
• 6+ years’ of industrial hygiene and building science experience in consulting environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to various work schedules and situations related to emergency response scenarios.
• Intuitive and creative thinker. Understanding of their surroundings and the reasons why the services are being provided. A consultative demeanor and ability to work with contractors / clients and offers solutions, when needed.
• Work as a team player.
• Ability to carry and climb ladders and being able to use hand and power tools.
• Must be able to wear a respirator, safety harness, and other safety equipment, as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable means of transportation.

Desired Certifications:

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour construction safety a plus.
• NYS Mold Assessor license a plus.

Ability to commute/relocate: New York, NY 10010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

To view  job posting: Industrial Hygiene Project Manager – 22-570 

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POSITION: Deputy Director, Safety and Compliance Position

ORGANIZATION: MTA Headquarters in Manhattan  

Location: 2 Broadway New York, NY 10004 This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week.  New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Salary Range: $115,479 – $151,566

Application Deadline: 10/4/2022

Summary

The purpose of this role is to develop, strategize, lead, mentor, and direct division transportation subject matter experts in the fields engineering, in particular signal, track, construction, rolling stock, and maintenance for safety auditing, quality assurance as well as regulatory and agency policy field safety compliance that will manage and reduce our organizations safety risks, through the execution field‑based quality control and safety auditing inspections across all MTA agencies.  This results‑driven, cross‑functional, and team‑oriented leadership position drives and manages the Safety and Compliance team to ensure compliant operating and work environments for our customers, employees, contractors, and the communities that we serve on a 24/7 basis.  This position will liaison with MTA agency leadership department heads as well as Federal and Local officials, law enforcement, first responders and 3rd party forces.  Results include a preemptive identification and reduction of risks and hazards that translate to favorable lagging safety indicators across our operating environments as well as building relationships and fostering open communication with all levels of supervision including executive level management.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, direct, lead, own and account for all activities and deliverables of the Safety and Compliance Field Operations division while building strong relationships with MTA, 3rd party, and external agency leadership teams.
• Strategize how and where the Safety and Compliance division executes field site safety audit and quality management inspections throughout all of MTA’s operating environments in conjunction with liaising with agency leadership teams that will aid in identifying challenging and problematic locations.  Ensure that the Safety and Compliance division performs field compliance audits to identify and correct deficiencies of non‑compliances while incorporating mitigation measures for any exceptions.
• Develop and ensure that SOPs for all field audits and quality management observations are adhered to.  Direct the Safety and Compliance division to ensure that inspections meet the established criteria and are thoroughly vetted for risk and operations hazard reductions.
• Develop corrective actions and risk‑based assessments by way of policies, procedures, and training as the output of all inspections and observations of the division.  Ensure that the Safety and Compliance Group tracks the status and implementation of corrective actions to measure and value their effectiveness by way of technology tools including databases, spreadsheets, and document controls.
• Ensure the Safety and Compliance division successfully reviews and comments on design submittals, drawings, site plans, technical specifications, Safety, Health, and Environmental Control Plans (SHECP), Safe Work Plans (SWP), Construction Work Plans (CWP), and Job Task Hazard Analyses (JTHA).  Ensure the division favorably coordinates all review processes with other MTA groups by providing unified MTA HQ safety, risk management and quality management comments.
• Ensure the Safety and Compliance division documents all safety incidents, accidents, injuries, and fatalities as accurately as possible.  Oversee the Safety and Compliance team and works with the agency liaisons to ensure that any exceptions are thoroughly investigated for cause identification and mitigation.  Ensure the Safety and Compliance team enters data for all MTA employee and customer incidents into an internal database.
• Lead and/or participate in safety related meetings (kickoff meetings, progress meetings, design reviews, committee meetings, etc.) by representing MTA HQ as a leadership stakeholder while providing input and monitoring overall safety across our footprint.
• Review all division safety incidents, accidents, injuries, and fatalities to help identify trends.  Ensure that any exceptions are thoroughly investigated for cause identification and mitigation.  Ensure all data for all MTA employee and customer incidents are properly put into the internal database or data capturing MTA HQ repository.
• Oversee the programmed audits of safety action plans, safety accident prevention programs and various safety initiatives.
• Provide direction and oversight of site inspections and audits for all of MTA’s operations.  Engage MTA staff and unions while conducting safety audit checks.  Perform programmed audits of Safety Action Plans
• Develop analytical reports including presentations for Senior Staff, Department Heads, and external agencies.  Develop and maintain business processes for safety reporting and analysis of data.
• Manage, select, develop, train, and motivate subordinate staff to ensure departmental and corporate goals are met.  Provide career development, counseling, and guidance.  Conduct probationary and new hire reviews.  Execute disciplinary measures and action plans when appropriate.
• Monitor the transportation industry for risk and quality management reports and findings.  Analyze potential MTA vulnerabilities in relation to safety related scopes of work.  Develop recommendations from conception to implementation.
• Perform other assignments and scopes of duties as directed by Senior Management and as needed by the agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be ready, willing, and able to traverse throughout all of MTA’s servicing and operating environments 24/7.
• Demonstrated expertise in transit/railroad/transportation field or in a large, complex operations, construction, and/or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing a staff including challenges relating to personalities, priorities, attitudes, and motivation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local Safety and Health regulations including technical standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading field quality control and field inspection/audits that require data gathering/mining, using methods such as preservation, capture, and recording of evidence, observation, interviews of injured party and witnesses and scrutiny/analysis of evidence and documents relating to any aspect of transportation construction or transportation occupational safety working environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting audits and conformance evaluations of senior managers and other leaders to determine their role in organizations with respect to safety performance, leadership, and management while assessing the effectiveness and conformance to various safety programs and policies as well as compliance with applicable regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in OSHA construction safety regulations and safety field practices.
• Demonstrated expertise with transit/railroad/transportation operating rules, rail equipment, railroad infrastructure and systems, policies, and programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in effective management and leadership skills.
• Must have effective interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Must possess strong crisis management skills and ability to effectively react to emergency and stressful situations; self‑sufficient, able to work independently when required using effective decision‑making and judgment skills, problem‑solving and analytical skills and recommend sound resolutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying, assimilating, organizing, and conveying pertinent information; able to work in multi‑disciplinary, mix‑matrixed teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in responding to emergency situations and incidents when necessary and during non‑business hours for a 24 hour per day/7‑day operation.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all internal levels within a given organization, including senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact well with external agencies.  External agencies may include the Governor’s Office for New York State, New York City government, elected and other public officials, as well as any staff located at other federal or state agencies or authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high‑profile, high‑pressure environment effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with key internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Must have strong managerial skills to effectively direct a staff of professional and technical employees in implementing the short‑ and long‑term goals and direction for the area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to complete short‑ and long‑term projects effectively and as efficiently as possible.
• Demonstrated analytical capabilities and quantitative skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable applications, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Transportation Safety Specialist (TSP) or in the process of attaining any one of these certifications.
• Graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience with providing favorable safety deliverables in MTA’s or a similar transportation industry operating environment.
• Familiarity with MTA Railroad’s & NYCT’s or a similar transportation industry physical characteristics.
• Familiarity with MTA or a similar transportation industry operating rules, equipment, infrastructures, and assets.
• Familiarity with MTA or a similar transportation industry Safety and Operational Rules, Policies and Procedures.
• Familiarity with safety practices encompassing roadway worker protection.
• Familiarity with rail, subway, bridge, tunnel and bus transportation infrastructure, vehicles, equipment, and assets.
• Knowledge of NY State and City Building Codes.
• Knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• Knowledge of OSHA and ADA Standards.
• Familiarity with safety certification processes and requirements.
• Familiarity with construction project process and procedures.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and processes.
• Prior experience working in a large, multi‑faceted, fast‑paced organization or governmental body.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Business, Transportation, Public Policy OR a related field or an equivalent combination of education from an accredited college and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree; and
• Ten (10) years of full‑time experience with either at least 5 (five) years of field safety auditing and quality control experience or Five (5) Years of recent transportation or construction Field Safety Inspection leadership experience, specifically in large scale heavy construction projects, while working across multi‑disciplined and cross‑functional lines.
• Minimum of four (4) years in a managerial and/or leadership role in a large, multi‑faceted, fast‑paced organization or governmental body preferred.

How To Apply

Qualified employees can submit an online application by clicking on the ‘APPLY NOW’ button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.

For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink.  From there select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the “Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online” guide under the Recruiting section of the page.

To view the official posting: MTA Deputy Director, Safety and Compliance Position 

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POSITION: Associate Industrial Hygienist 

ORGANIZATION: New York City with the Federal Department of Labor

As an Associate Industrial Hygienist in the Division of Safety and Health’s Public and Employee Safety and Health division, the incumbent will perform the following but not limited to:

• Handle complex health inspections and consultations at work sites to determine and advise upon compliance with applicable state and federal standards and to identify health violations and/or health hazards, particularly those associated with exposure to toxic or explosive chemicals and substances in the form of dust, fibers (including asbestos), fumes, mists, vapors, gases, metals, and pathogenic organisms.  You would also identify hazards such as noise and vibrations, light of various types, and other physical energies including electromagnetic emissions.
• Confer with management and employee representatives and/or take appropriate enforcement or consultation action based upon the results of the field testing and/or laboratory analyses taken form on‑site inspections.
• Responsible for directing, supervising, and reviewing the technical activities of hygiene staff engaged in inspections and/or consultations.
• Conduct training for staff or public and private sector employers and employees.  You will be expected to use a computer in performance of these duties.

Salary: $79,325 – $100,342 

To view job posting: NYC, Federal DOL – Associate Industrial Hygienist

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POSITION: Multiple Openings

ORGANIZATION: CDC

CDC has multiple roles, position openings, please view official job posting in hyperlinks below 

Epidemiologist: Incumbent serves as the agency authority and participates with scientific and program consultants on studies or survey design processes for a variety of purposes. Grade: GS-14; Salary: $117,692.00 to $152,998.00 Deadline: September 30, 2022

Lead Health Scientist (Data Scientist): Serve as a recognized expert in data science.Manage a data environment that supports public health surveillance and research.Consult on scientific and technical issues.Inform grants, cooperative agreements and contracts. Lead and manage teams.Supports scientific studies on public health topics. Grade: GS-14 ; Salary: $111,521.00 to $144,976.00  Deadline: Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track) 

ORGANIZATION: UMass Amherst Department of Health Promotion & Policy 

UMass Amherst Department of Health Promotion & Policy has two open positions for a tenure track Assistant Professor. 

• Community Health Education
• Health Policy & Management

Apply by October 15.

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POSITION: Program Evaluator

ORGANIZATION: General Services Administration (GSA) 

The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently recruiting two Program Evaluators. These individuals will play a key role helping GSA deliver on its Annual Evaluation Plan targets, and help design and implement large scale evaluations across GSA. We’re particularly seeking accomplished evaluators who are interested in working on GSA priorities outlined in GSA’s first ever Learning Agenda. 

These positions are also part of a multi-agency hiring action. With the passage of the Evidence Based Policy Making Act, there is increased demand for program evaluators within the federal government. Information about qualified applicants will be shared with other federal agencies so applicants need apply once to be considered for many exciting evaluator positions. Selected individuals will have the opportunity to support agencies implement Learning Agendas and Evaluation Plans in the years ahead.

Deadline to apply: October 3, 2022.

To view the official job posting: GSA Program Evaluator

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POSITION: Assistant Professor of Public Health Studies

ORGANIZATION: Elon University – Public Health Studies Department 

Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Public Health Studies, beginning mid-August 2023. This position requires someone who holds a doctorate in public health or master’s degree in public health with a terminal degree in a closely related field. Candidates should bring an interdisciplinary perspective to public health, demonstrate high-quality and engaged teaching. Candidates should have evidence of a research agenda that is translational to the undergraduate setting and expertise that further augments and expands upon the expertise of the current faculty in the department.  Teaching responsibilities will include Epidemiology, and Introduction to Public Health as well as special topic courses relating to one’s area of expertise, and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum. 

Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of equity and inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application, CV, diversity and inclusion statement, statement of teaching philosophy (please include evidence of teaching effectiveness), statement of research interests, transcripts (can be unofficial), and contact information for three references to Dr. Stephanie Baker, Chair of the Search Committee, at (publichealth2022@elon.edu).

Application deadline October 3, 2022 to be assured full consideration.

To view the official posting: Assistant Professor of Public Health Studies, Elon U

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POSITION: Assistant Professor in Urban Policy & Politics

ORGANIZATION: Occidental College Department of Urban & Environmental Policy

The Urban & Environmental Policy Department at Occidental College invites applications for a teacher and scholar at the Assistant Professor level in Urban Policy and Politics, with a focus on Community Organizing, Labor Studies, Urban Political Economy, and/or Public Policy. The position will begin August 2023. 

We are interested in candidates who understand urban and environmental problems as deeply linked, and whose research and teaching examine issues of economic and social inequalities, labor and community organizing, and the social, economic, racial, and gender dimensions of workplaces and the labor market. We are interested in candidates whose work considers the role of politics and policymaking at local, state, and national levels, and the challenges faced by policymakers to address existing inequities while also finding sustainable, and democratic solutions to environmental and economic injustice. We seek a scholar who approaches their work through interdisciplinary analysis and considers the role of labor and community organizing as an important response to and strategy to address inequality and to advance social justice.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching. We seek an effective and engaged teacher able to explain the relationships between local and global aspects of our urban problems and how policy practitioners, advocates and researchers, along with government officials, can create practical solutions at the community, local, state, national, and global levels, and teach studentsto understand and apply ideas about urban politics and political economy, including issues of race, place, poverty, inequality, and policy in the context of aglobal political economy.
• A strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment or demonstration of applied research and written policy analyses for nontraditional candidates; an existing research program with a plan to integrate undergraduate students into their research.
• Demonstrated experience in a range of practices (advocacy, community organizing, government, community engaged research, and public service) with preference for experience working on how policy and organizing impacts marginalized, low-income, and communities of color.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with colleagues
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service
• Demonstrated commitment to the four cornerstones of the mission of the College: excellence, equity, community, and service
• Contribution to community engaged teaching and research, a central priority of the College’s strategic plan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working collaboratively with local community organizations
• Industry experience

Application deadline October 3, 2022.  

Please direct all questions about the position to: UEPurbansearch@oxy.edu

To view the official job posting: Assistant Professor in Urban Policy & Politics  

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POSITION: Assistant Professor in Environmental Justice and Public Policy.

ORGANIZATION: Occidental College Department of Urban & Environmental Policy

The Urban & Environmental Policy (UEP) Department at Occidental College invites applications for a teacher and scholar at the Assistant Professor level in Environmental Justice and Public Policy. The position will begin August 2023. We invite candidates that support the commitment of the department to social, economic, and environmental justice in their teaching, research, and service. We are interested in candidates whose work focuses on environmental policy and/or law with a focus on environmental justice, and/or how environmental policy intersects with issues of race, class, and geography to shape natural resources use and access (such as water or energy), and climate change related impacts, and whose work explores the use of use of strategies to promote a greener, more sustainable and livable environment, and a just economy.

This tenure-track appointment will join the department’s interdisciplinary curricular and research efforts that integrate urban and environmental studies and policy. Candidates from a wide variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to environmental studies, natural resources, energy and resources, environmental sciences, Black studies, Chicanx and Latinx studies, Indigenous studies, geography, sociology, political ecology, political economy,

ethnic studies, and law, and urban planning. Priority will be given to candidates whose teaching and research are connected to policy relevant issues, and emphasize the links between environmental issues and racial, economic, and social inequality. We are open to candidates from a variety of methodological approaches, though are especially interested in applied scholars whose work advances environmental justice and has relevance for environmental policy and decision-making, with specific interest in candidates whose work focuses on water, energy, and/or climate. Ideal candidates will also have demonstrated experience helping students evaluate and engage in community-based learning and research that advance efforts to create just and livable communities. Candidates should consider how their work relates to the department and college’s location in the Los Angeles area.

The successful candidate will join a strong and growing department that currently has four full-time faculty members as well as affiliated faculty in other departments and practitioners who teach a variety of applied courses, and will help further the college’s goals related to community engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to and excellence in undergraduate teaching in an urban liberal arts college;
• Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of specialization or commensurate demonstrated record of research and
• teaching experience
• ABDs near completion will be considered with the expectation the candidate will complete their doctoral degree
• within one year of the date of hire.
• We seek candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their
• teaching, research, and/or service.
• Contribution to community engaged teaching and research, a central priority of the College’s strategic plan
• Strong record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to the level of appointment
• Experience in working collaboratively with colleagues
• Demonstrated potential for effective integration of technology into instruction
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship (or creative work), and service
• Demonstrated commitment to the four cornerstones of the mission of the College: excellence, equity, community, and service

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field of specialization
• Demonstrated experience working in environmental policy and advocacy including collaborative work with nonprofit or advocacy organizations, through professional or volunteer activities

Please direct questions to search Chair Bhavna Shamasunder at UEPenvironmental@oxy.edu.

To view the official job posting: Assistant Professor in Environmental Justice and Public Policy 

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POSITION: Assistant Professor, Race, Racism, and Public Health

ORGANIZATION: California State University (CSU) – SF State in Critical Public Health

San Francisco State University, Department of Public Health offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Racism, Racial Justice and Critical Public Health beginning August 9, 2023. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include understanding how racism is embedded across systems and levels of influence and how anti-racist and healing justice practices and policies can contribute to liberation and health equity. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment — through their research, teaching, and service — to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. 

Responsibilities: The position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching in the Department of Public Health, mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing scholarship in one’s area of specialty, and ongoing committee and service assignments. 

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Public Health (Ph.D. or Dr.PH.), or, doctoral degree in closely related field with an M.P.H. degree. Terminal degree must be completed by first day of employment
• Record of collegial, supportive and collaborative work relationships with faculty, staff, and students
• A record of excellence in teaching 
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching and scholarship
• Experience teaching and working closely with students from historically underrepresented communities

Please direct all questions about the position to:  Nhi Nguyen, nnguye16@sfsu.edu, and Juliana van Olphen, jvo@sfsu.edu.

To view job posting: SF State, Assistant Professor, Race, Racism, and Public Health

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POSITION: VCU Public Policy and Administration Faculty (multiple positions, tenure track)

ORGANIZATION: Virginia Commonwealth University – L.D. Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth

University invites applications for two faculty positions in Public Policy and Administration. We

seek two exceptional colleagues and scholars, one at the assistant professor level and one at the associate professor level. Applicants with demonstrated excellence in research and teaching across a broad array of public policy and administration topics, as well as expertise and commitment to social equity, are welcome to apply. We also seek applicants who will contribute to the strength and diversity of our faculty and scholarship. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so is required. The anticipated start date for both positions will be either January or August 2023.

Position Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, criminal justice, urban policy, or a related field at the time of appointment. Candidates must also have a scholarly record appropriate to the academic rank of the appointment that includes peer-reviewed scholarly publications, an active research agenda, and a strong teaching record. The successful candidate will have a research agenda that aligns with the mission of the Wilder School’s Research Institute for Social Equity (RISE). The Institute serves as a vehicle to advance racial equity and social equity through multidisciplinary scholarship, research, training, and engagement. Its goal is to be the national leader in advancing social equity through informing public policy, governance, and practice to improve conditions for marginalized voices within our Society.

Candidates for both positions must be able to teach courses in our core and at least one of our

concentration areas of our Ph.D. Program (Urban Policy, Criminal Justice Policy, Public Administration, or Public Policy). The standard teaching load for both positions is two courses in the fall semester and two in the spring. Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online settings is a plus. All candidates should show a high level of commitment to student engagement, including mentoring and advising doctoral students.

Priority review will begin October 31.

For additional information about our program, please visit our website at https://wilder.vcu.edu/programs/public-policy/. 

For specific questions regarding these positions, please contact the search chair, Dr. Robyn McDougle, at rdmcdougle@vcu.edu.

To view the official posting: VCU Public Policy and Administration Faculty

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POSITION: Associate Professor/ Chair – Health Equity, Administration, and Technology (HEAT)

ORGANIZATION: CUNY Lehman College – Department of Health Equity, Administration & Technology (HEAT)

The Department of Health Equity, Administration & Technology (HEAT) at Lehman College is seeking a tenured or tenure-track Associate Professor begin Spring 2023 who will provide strategic leadership as the department chair in a dynamic and growing department to help shape the future health services administration and public health curriculum, research and practice in New York City and beyond. We are particularly interested in those who have a versatile background and record of scholarly accomplishment in the fields of health equity, health services system delivery, health management and administration, social and environmental health justice, and data analysis.

Lehman College is a senior college in The City University of New York (CUNY) system that prides itself on its commitment to public urban higher education. Located in the Bronx, the College serves its diverse student body of more than 15,000 students by providing a liberal arts education that prepares them for employment, graduate study, and the professions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in health administration, management, or a related field, and evidence of active research and publication in health services administration and or related field. Preference will be given to applicants who have practical experience in health care administration and evidence of excellence in teaching which includes multi-modalities of teaching such as online and hybrid and have the ability to teach across a range of health administrative and social justice related courses. Established record of peer-reviewed journal publications and extensive professional experience preferred. A new faculty at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure is at the approval of the Board of Trustees following the established procedures for tenure review.

Salary: $105,676-$115, 496 per year 

To view the official job posting: Associate Professor/ Chair , HEAT, Lehman College

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POSITION: Government Affairs Associate

ORGANIZATION: Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)

Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) is a trade association representing nearly 160 hospitals and health systems in the metropolitan New York area and throughout the State, as well as New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Federal Government Affairs, the Government Affairs Associate will be responsible for supporting Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) government affairs staff. The primary focus for this position is Federal advocacy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Vice President to produce written materials including legislative alerts, PowerPoint presentations, as well as articles for GNYHA newsletters.
• Provide project specific research support on a variety of topics that affect GNYHA members.  
• Collaborate with GNYHA policy experts to help produce written advocacy materials including position papers.
• Report on any issues affecting GNYHA members and deliver oral and/or written reports.
• Provide support with tracking bills, hearings, markups, and other aspects of the Federal legislative process.
• Coordinate meetings with various individuals, including GNYHA member hospitals and Congressional staff.
• Travel to various meetings in New York City and Washington, DC.
• Interact directly with Congressional staff, including Capitol Hill visits.
• Assist in the completion and submission of Federal lobbying disclosures.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0 – 2 years’ experience working in healthcare policy or government and/or a strong desire to work in these sectors.
• Strong writing and presentation skills (Word,  and PowerPoint).
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to learn various software products to track legislation and perform other duties (e.g. Legislative Retrieval System, Phone2Action, etc).
• Familiarity with legislative process a plus.
• Experience in Federal Public Health and/or public policy a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.

Work Schedule: A hybrid model with the expectation to be present in the office at least 3 days per week while working remotely the remaining days. This schedule is subject to change as needed.

*Please include a cover letter with your application.* 

To view the official job posting: GNYHA Government Affairs Associate

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POSITION: Data Abstraction Specialist – Temporary

ORGANIZATION: The Fund for Public Health in NYC (FPHNYC)

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to the advancement of the health and well-being of all New Yorkers. 

The Data Abstraction Specialist will report to the Research and Surveillance Manager. They will assist with abstraction of data from medical examiner and toxicology reports and will enter this data in a database for the purpose of conducting overdose mortality surveillance; as well as development and evaluation of prevention efforts. 

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in sociology, psychology, anthropology, public health, or a related social science field.
• Experience conducting administrative tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• Excellent computer and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Hourly Compensation Rate: up to $25/hour, commensurate with experience.

To view the official job posting: FPHNYC – Data Abstraction Specialist

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POSITION:  Program Manager, Get the Good Stuff  

ORGANIZATION: Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC)

The Healthy Eating Unit seeks a Get the Good Stuff Program Manager to support expansion and implementation of the Get the Good Stuff program. Salary range for this position is between $77,000-83,000.

Get the Good Stuff aims to make fruits and vegetables more affordable for New Yorkers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by providing a dollar-for-dollar match on SNAP purchases of eligible fruits, vegetables and beans at select independent grocery stores.

The Get the Good Stuff Program Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Nutrition Incentives Portfolio and be a key member of a team of 4-5 people focused on developing and executing innovative approaches to increasing access to healthy food among New Yorkers with low incomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Get the Good Stuff program including recruiting and selecting supermarket partners for program expansion, overseeing supermarket inventory review and training supermarket staff. Manage program implementation at all participating supermarkets and provide ongoing technical assistance with promoting, tracking and monitoring incentive distribution and redemption.
• Manage relationships with participating supermarkets and participating supermarkets point-of-sales (POS) vendors and oversee development and implementation of electronic incentive systems in partnership with POS vendors.
• Manage, with guidance from the Senior Manager, program budgets and grant reporting to external evaluators and grant funders. In coordination with the Fund for Public Health NYC, execute contracts with program partners and monitor contract deliverables, budgets and invoicing.
• Supervise and manage staff who coordinate day-to-day program operations and part-time temporary staff that support program recruitment, implementation and evaluation activities.
• With guidance from the Bureaus research and evaluation team and the Senior Program Manager, plan and implement process and outcome evaluations and support data analysis and reporting.
• Manage Get the Good Stuff promotional activities including developing communication materials, outreaching to internal and external stakeholders and collecting program partner and participant testimonials.
• Serve as a representative of DOHMH in meetings, give presentations and develop written materials as needed.

Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health, public policy, nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university. At least three years of professional experience, including two years of experience coordinating nutrition programs.

To view the official job posting: Get the Good Stuff Program Manager

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POSITION: BSI Consulting Technician, Industrial Hygiene

ORGANIZATION: BSI Consulting – EHS Services and Solutions

BSI’s EHS Services and Solutions in the Greater New York City area is looking for experienced health and safety professionals with 0-2 years of experience in health and safety consulting and/or corporate health and safety program management who are highly motivated by the cultivation of long-term and mutually rewarding relationships with clients, coworkers, and partners.

The successful candidates will have a strong history of performing general safety technical work, industrial hygiene, and servicing clients.

This is an opportunity for professionals looking to advance their career with a global health and safety leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing BSI’s global strategy

Consulting Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform Industrial Hygiene (IH) exposure assessments
• Create and carry out IH sampling plans
• Produce reports and other deliverables
• Interpret technical data
• Hazardous building material surveys
• Creating/maintaining/implementing hazard communication/chemical safety programs
• Performing health and safety inspections & assessments such as general building safety, PPE, lockout/tagout, confined space, and machine guarding
• Creating and delivering health and safety training
• Developing or maintaining management systems

Education/Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and sustain customer relationships
• Prior industrial hygiene health and safety experience; environmental preferred
• General knowledge of health and safety; environmental preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to gather and organize data from multiple sources
• Ability to plan and implement projects
• Possesses or working towards professional certifications (such as CIH, ASP, CSP, CPE, CAC, or CHMM) desired, but not required
• Understanding and expertise of health and safety regulatory requirements
• Experience conducting regulatory compliance audits preferred
• Must be available to travel domestically and internationally

To view the official job posting: BSI Consulting Technician, Industrial Hygiene 

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POSITION: Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention (multiple positions)

ORGANIZATION: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has multiple    roles, position openings can be found at www.nyc.gov/jobs:

• Hypertension Initiative Manager, Clinical and Scientific Affairs unit, search by job ID: 539927
• Hypertension Initiative Program Assistant, Clinical and Scientific Affairs unit,  search by job id: 527884
• Evaluator for Groceries to Go, Research & Evaluation unit, search by job  ID: 546801
• Program Coordinator for Groceries to Go, Nutrition Policy & Programs unit, search by job  ID: 546221
• Senior Program Manager for Groceries to Go, Nutrition Policy & Programs unit, search by job  ID: 545728
• Farm to Preschool Manager,  Nutrition Policy & Programs unit, search by job  ID: 546536

Community Engagement Specialist, Nutrition Policy & Programs unit, search by job  ID: 550540