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The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work’s mission is to improve health, health equity, and the wellbeing of local, national, and global populations through education, research, and partnerships that are innovative and transformative. The college’s academic disciplines—public health, dietetics and nutrition, social work, and disaster preparedness—are advancing research and practices to realize this mission, bringing students and faculty to the forefront of their fields. According to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, the college ranks 15th in the nation for public health schools at public universities receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding. In its 2023 Graduate Program Rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked Stempel College’s School of Public Health at No. 39 and its School of Social Work at No. 49 among public universities.

Uniquely located in Miami, Florida, at the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean, Stempel College faculty are working daily to solve complex health and social welfare problems affecting underserved populations, including brain health, environmental health issues, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental health outcomes, and racial/ethnic disparities.

The Center for Research on US Latino HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse (CRUSADA) is a multidisciplinary research, training, and community engagement center dedicated to helping prevent, reduce, and ultimately eliminate health disparities affecting Latinos and other underserved populations. CRUSADA was established in 2003 to address the twin epidemics of HIV/AIDS and substance use among Latinos in the United States. This focus has since expanded to include health disparities in communicable and noncommunicable diseases. CRUSADA has been awarded over $65 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health, including:  two P20 and one U54 Center of Excellence grants, two S21 endowment grants, five R01 and two R24 grants, four K-awards, and eight F31 grants. The Center has provided research training and mentorship to 39 PhD students, 12 Postdoctoral scholars, and 19 Faculty members. CRUSADA faculty, students, and staff have produced over 250 papers in peer-reviewed publications and over 250 presentations in scientific conferences and meetings. Postdoctoral fellows will further their health disparities research and training agendas through formal mentorship and coursework, seminars, workshops, conferences, and other career development activities. Each fellow will have a primary mentor assisted by other mentors in a team approach. They will work with established NIH-funded investigators on research projects and be expected to prepare and submit manuscripts for publication, present at local and national conferences, and develop and submit at least one grant proposal by the end of the fellowship term.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Earned doctorate degree in relevant discipline including public health, psychology, social welfare, or related biomedical, behavioral, or social science.
• Prior experience in Latino health disparities in areas including substance use, mental health, sexual risk behaviors, and its related consequences is preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish, English) language strongly preferred
• Strong research experience and written and oral communications skills
• All applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States at the time of application

Pay, Benefits and Type of Appointment:

• 12-month, full time position.
• 2-year appointment (contingent upon performance)
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 531333 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach a cover letter; curriculum vitae; two-page (single-space) statement describing research interests and experience, eligibility, training needs, & career plans; list three references, and provide a writing sample (published manuscript or manuscript draft) in a single pdf file. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.