Assistant or Associate Professor position, Environmental Health

AssistantorAssociate Professor position,Environmental Health Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University, Duke University, Durham NC Anticipated start:July 1, 2027 TheNicholas School of the Environmentinvites applications foratenure-track positioninEnvironmental Healthwith an emphasis on toxicology and pollutant effects. The successful candidate willparticipateinand contribute to the T32-supported Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health Program. We seek applicantsat the Assistant or Associate levelwhowillestablishwidely recognized, externally funded research programs.Wet or dry lab programs are both of interest.Research programs focused on computational toxicology, environmental epigenetics,climate andtoxicology,and developmental toxicology are of particular interest, as is the ability to teach toxicology, risk assessment, and/orstatistics.We seek a researcher who will strengthen and expand existing strong collaborations with the School of Medicineand/or School of Nursing.Environmental Health researchers at Duke benefit from the exceptional wealth of related expertiseat Duke (e.g., Superfund Center, Precision Microbiome Engineering Research Center, Environmental Engineering, the Global Health Institute) and at nearby institutionsincluding universities (UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and NCCU), governmentalagencies(NIEHS,EPA), research organizations (e.g., Research Triangle Institute International), as well asmanyhealth, consulting, chemical manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related industries.The position will be based on Duke University's main campus in Durham, North Carolina. Qualifications: PhD or equivalent in relevant field. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching,advisingand service activities in the University and the applicant's professional field. The position includes 9 months of salary support. Teaching will consist of 2.5 courses per year, in the applicant's area of expertise andin coordination with the DivisionChair. Course offerings willbe part of the EnvironmentPhD, the Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health Program, theprofessional Master of Environmental Management (MEM),and undergraduate programs. Duke University and TheNicholas School of the Environmentare strongly committed to advancing inclusive excellence throughout our research, teaching, and service activities.A diverse faculty – defined broadly asrepresentinga wide range of identities, lived experiences,and perspectives – is a prerequisite for excellence and is essential to driving innovation within our scholarly community.To achieve these goals, it is essential that all members of the community feel valued and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard.All members of our community are expected to uphold these values, and weseekto hire faculty who are passionate about increasingthe participation and success of individuals fromalldifferent backgroundsand communities. Interested candidates should submit the following by 23October 2026 , when the committee will begin review: aone-pagecover letter; a curriculum vitae; a three-page research statement that includes a description ofpastresearch accomplishments,plans for future research,and their experience and approachtomentoring and supporting a diverse and inclusive research environment; a one-page statement describing their teaching philosophy, previous experiences,future plans for teaching, and experience and approachtofostering an inclusive learning and mentoring environment for their students; andthe names ofthreereferences. Contact the search committee chair with any questions: Joel Meyer, View email address on click.appcast.io Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar tohiringbut, instead, willinitiatefurther dialogueregardingpast actions and steps taken to address them.Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry