Associate/Full Professor, Implementation Science and Urban Health

Associate/Full Professor in Implementation Science and Urban Health

Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Memphis

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Associate/Full Professor in Implementation Science and Urban Health to join our interdisciplinary, collaborative team of faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate students, enhance existing academic programs, develop an active research program, secure funding in promising areas of research, and foster collaborations within the school, university, and with external partners.

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 offers Master of Public Health degrees with concentrations in Urban Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, 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 Social and Behavioral Sciences and Epidemiology and Biostatistics. In addition to these programs, we also offer Graduate Certificates in Implementation Science and Population Health, among others.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will advance implementation science and urban health research with a focus on translating evidence-based interventions into sustainable, real-world practice in diverse and underserved urban populations. Responsibilities include to:

• Develop and sustain a funded research program in implementation science and urban health, including areas such as chronic disease prevention, mental health, structural and social determinants of health, and community-based interventions.
• Apply and advance implementation science and dissemination frameworks, including pragmatic trials, and strategies to improve adoption, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based practices.
• Advance community-engaged and participatory research, working collaboratively with public health agencies and community-based organizations, particularly within urban contexts.
• Collaborate with faculty from public health, computer science, engineering, urban affairs, and related fields to advance SPH initiatives and interdisciplinary research.
• Teach four (4) 3-credit hour courses (2 each semester) in areas such as implementation science, social and behavioral sciences, urban health, health disparities, and related fields.
• Maintain an active research and publication agenda with peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, including doctoral students, and contribute to workforce development in implementation science and urban health.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program innovation, particularly in strengthening training in implementation science, dissemination research, and applied urban health.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and community settings.

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Implementation Science, Urban Health, or a closely related field and experience commensurate with the academic rank of Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated teaching ability, established research trajectory, and will be required to advise, mentor, and guide students to prepare them for the workforce. This is an in-person position and will be based in Memphis, TN, with an anticipated start date of Summer or Fall 2026.