"Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology, Tenured Track, F3226A"

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology, Tenured Track, F3226A

Department

DEAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Position Number

F3226A

Job Description

The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in the Joint School of Public Health (https://www.odu.edu/public-health) and Norfolk State University (https://www.nsu.edu/Academics/Faculty-and-Academic-Divisions/Joint-School-of-Public-Health) invites applications for a 10-month full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Epidemiology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise either in epidemiologic research methods or applied areas of epidemiologic research such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer, and chronic diseases. The candidate is expected to maintain an active independent research program, pursue external research funding, teach courses in epidemiology, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the department and school through professional service.

Appointment at the level of Associate Professor requires a record of significant achievements in research, teaching, and service including an independent research program. Assistant Professor applicants must have strong potential for obtaining extramural funding to establish an independent research program.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in introductory and advanced epidemiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research: Develop and maintain an active research program in epidemiology that includes conducting independent research, applying for extramural research funding, collaborating with other faculty, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and mentoring students in research.
• Service: Participate in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities, such as serving on committees, mentoring students, engaging with the broader community, and participating in professional organizations.

Position Type

FullTime

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Earned terminal degree in Epidemiology (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH) from an accredited public health program, school, or institution.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Demonstrated ability to teach epidemiology courses including theory and applications with potential focus areas such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer epidemiology, chronic disease, or social determinants of health.
2. Evidence of scholarly productivity with publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals and/or grant activity in public health, appropriate to career stage.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an independent research program

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of high-quality scholarly research, including first author publications.
• Demonstrated potential to successfully secure extramural research funding.
• Evidence of effective teaching and student mentorship.
• Experience working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive academic environment
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research or cross disciplinary collaboration

Conditions of Employment

full time on-site Norfolk, VA campus

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date

12/25/2025

Application Review Date

10/15/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23786 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Published Article
5. Statement of Research Interests
6. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
7. Contact Information for Three Professional References

Please direct any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Abdullah Al-Taiar at aaltaiar@odu.edu

Telework Friendly

No