Job description
Springfield, IL
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 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.
ISP is an integrated school encompassing biology, chemistry, environmental studies/sciences, and public health. We are interested in recruiting an accomplished senior faculty and Presidential Professor who works at the interface of multiple disciplines within ISP and who specifically can help build the public health program in the school.
This is a full-time on-campus position tenure-track academic appointment. UIS tenure-system faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community, with assigned professional responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service.
The selected candidate will receive a Presidential Professorship with $20,000+ per year to support their research in innovation and discovery.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Teach courses in Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Communication, or courses in candidate’s areas of expertise. Teaching load (no more than four courses per academic year) will consist of a combination of on-campus and online courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The position will also perform academic advising, direct undergraduate and graduate research, and conduct research in her/his specialization.
Scholarship: The position will continue research in her/his specialization, direct graduate research, and guide undergraduate student research. With proper startup, the new person 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 and engage with the Discovery Partners Institute in the relevant R&D areas based on the candidate’s expertise.
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 One Health initiative, as well as seek/maintain program accreditations. We expect the new faculty member 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 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
Applicants also will demonstrate an accomplished record of external funding and research mentoring, excellence in academic administration and service, as well as community and professional engagement.
Application deadline: 2/3/2025
$80,000-$130,000, depending upon experience
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
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-comm unity/
Union Affiliation: Tenure-track faculty positions at more than half-time are represented by the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Local 4100, University of Illinois Springfield United Faculty Chapter, IFT-AFT, AFL-CIO.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead,
is covered by the State Universities Retirement System
- You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Click here, create or update your profile, complete the
online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, 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.
