The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in Epidemiology to join our interdisciplinary, collaborative team of faculty. The position is in the Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Environmental Health.
The SPH at the UofM is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institute offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric (CARES). The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
The CEPH accredited School of Public Health (https://www.memphis.edu/sph/contact/index.php) offers Master of Public Health degrees with concentrations in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Urban Health, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics and Master of Health Administration (MHA). The SPH also offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and in Social and Behavioral Sciences. In addition to these programs, we also offer Graduate Certificates including “Population Health Informatics” and “Health Analytics,” as well as an undergraduate Minor in “Population Health Informatics.”
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching four (4) 3-credit hour courses (2 each semester) in areas of Epidemiology and related fields. Advising and mentoring graduate students. Seeking extramural grants to support investigator-led research activity in a collaborative environment with focus in one or more of the following areas: chronic diseases, aging, allergic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, mental health, rural health, health informatics and artificial intelligence, or genetics and epigenetics. Engaging in interdisciplinary work and community-based research, collaborating with faculty from public health, computer science, engineering, and related fields to advance SPH initiatives. Developing and maintaining an active research program and publication agenda with peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding. Serving on committees to further develop, support, and enhance the Division and the School of Public Health.
Position Qualifications
Candidates should have an earned doctoral degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field and experience commensurate with the academic rank of assistant professor. Candidates with a background and interest in research and teaching in chronic diseases, aging, allergic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, mental health, rural health, health informatics and artificial intelligence, or genetics and epigenetics, and have strong potential of securing extramural research funds, are especially encouraged to apply.
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive urban university classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive public institution (http://www.memphis.edu/). The University has 12 colleges and schools, enrolling approximately 22,000 students, including 4,300 in graduate programs. Opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research exist with various University research centers, including the FedEx Institute of Technology, the W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research, the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, and the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Collaborative agreements also allow for cross-institutional work with the Shelby County Health Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, along with partnerships with Baptist Memorial Healthcare System, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System, West Cancer Center, and other community health organizations.
Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Benefits:
The University of Memphis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health, retirement, and long- and short-term disability. To learn more about the benefits package, please visit our website at https://www.memphis.edu/hr/prospective.php.
Application:
To submit your application (cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements, and a list of three references), please visit WorkforUM Careers-Assistant Professor, Epidemiology. Formal screening for this position will begin immediately and may continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Hongmei Zhang.
The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to recruiting and hiring the best qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.