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 | Tenure Track Faculty Position |  | | | | | Institution/Organization: | University of Kentucky | | Job Location: | Kentucky, U.S.A. | | Job Type: | Tenure-Track | | Contact Person: | C. Leukefeld | | Date Posted: | September 11th, 2001 | | Closing Date: | October 31st, 2001 | | | | |  |  | |
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE. The Department of Behavioral Science has a strong history of research and research training in substance abuse, including alcohol and/or drug abuse, and seeks to expand its research capacity in this area. A new full-time and tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level is available. The first priority for the successful candidate will be to develop an extramurally funded, nationally-recognized research program focused within the area of substance abuse. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department and College. Individuals with a background in any of a variety of social and behavioral sciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, anthropology, nursing, public health, epidemiology, etc.) are encouraged to apply. A completed doctoral degree is required. In addition, candidates should have previous research experience in the application of behavioral or social science methods and theory to understanding substance abuse prevention, detection, treatment, or rehabilitation. The Department of Behavioral Science is a multidisciplinary, basic science department within the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky is a Carnegie Class I research institution moving rapidly toward becoming one of the top 20 public research universities in the United States. The University is located in central Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass region, an area known for its high quality of life. Lexington is a growing community of approximately 330,000 with excellent schools, diverse business and industry, excellent recreational opportunities, and a variety of cultural events. Information about the Department is available at www.mc.uky.edu/behavioralscience. Interested applicants should submit a current curriculum vitae, a letter of application outlining their research and teaching experience and interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Carl Leukefeld, Chair, Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 40536-0086. Review of applications will begin in October and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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