The Heilbrunn Department of Population & Family Health at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, is a vibrant department of approximately 19 full-time faculty from a variety of professional backgrounds (public health disciplines, law, sociology, psychology, medicine, social work, education, and demography) whose work focuses on domestic and global issues related to sexual and reproductive health and rights, forced migration, child and adolescent health and development, environmental justice, human rights, and complex health systems. The Department works to shift global health policy and practice to improve health systems and health outcomes for populations in low-income, unstable, or inequitable environments worldwide. Faculty in this largely grant-funded department engage in a unique combination of research, teaching and service activities. Graduates of the Department pursue careers as research scientists, NGO leaders, and public health practitioners and evaluators who actively contribute to the scientific literature and assume important academic posts and public health leadership globally.The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health is recruiting for an Associate Professor (non-tenure track) in child and adolescent health and development. The successful applicant is expected to have a well-developed independent research portfolio, including scholarly contributions to the scientific literature, a track record of successful externally funded research, and national/international recognition in their field of interest. We seek candidates who will help to further develop the Department and School's child and family research, educational, and policy agenda. The individual will be encouraged to collaborate across disciplines and departments within the School and the University. Our child, adolescent and family-related work spans local community activity and major global efforts. We seek candidates who will conceptualize research, identify funding sources, prepare proposals, establish research collaborations and carry out funded projects. An interest in the biological basis for child health and optimal development, including investment in early child development as a policy priority is preferable.The incumbent will add to the child and adolescent health expertise of the Department and serve in several key roles in research, coursework and student programming. It is expected that the successful candidate will teach one or more departmental courses related to child and adolescent health. The incumbent will also mentor students and actively engage in the academic life of the Department, including student advising and committee membership. A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, community organizations and other external partners is critical to this position. The position includes the opportunity to lead the Child, Youth, and Family Health certificate. The certificate program in Child, Youth and Family Health offers a curriculum that address many public health problems - such as asthma, obesity, mental health problems, and high-risk behaviors for sexually transmitted diseases - that have roots in early childhood. The certificate prepares students to handle these situations and take leadership roles in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and policies at the local, national, and global level. Graduates have proficiency in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from the prenatal period though early infancy, adolescence, and young adulthood, within a multi-level social context. Ph.D., M.D. or professional equivalentA doctoral degree in public health, biology, psychology, social science, social work, education, nursing, medicine or a related field is required.Minimum Qualifications- Academic experience commensurate with the Associate Professor rank.- Strong teaching, presentation and writing skills.- Successful applicant has a well-developed independent research portfolio, including scholarly contributions to the academic literature, a track record of successful externally funded research, and recognition in their area of expertise in child and adolescent health.- Ability and willingness to contribute to the development of the Department's and School's research, education, and policy agenda related to diversity, equity and inclusion. This includes conceptualizing research, identifying funding sources, preparing proposals, establishing research collaborations and carrying out funded projects. - Strong background in research and peer reviewed publications.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranPay Transparency DisclosureThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.