Open Rank Faculty

Appointment Status

Tenure Track

Department

IU Indianapolis Department of Epidemiology - Fairbanks School of Public Health

Location

Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health (FSPH) is currently seeking to fill full-time faculty positions with the primary responsibilities of teaching, research, and service, with a specific focus on injury epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, or other related areas.

The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to the department's commitment to engage the city, state, nation and beyond. Our location in the largest city of the state and state capital offers significant opportunities for faculty research and student educational enrichment during and after graduation. We prepare our graduates to enter and lead in an increasingly complex world where epidemiological skills are in high demand.

This is an open-rank open-tenure opportunity where candidates may be appointed as tenure-track, tenured, clinical, or research track based on qualifications and interests. Please indicate the type of position desired.

Candidates should have a defined research agenda and demonstrated established capacity for success as an independent scholar, developing and maintaining a well-defined research agenda addressing critical health issues that affect populations in Indiana and beyond. Additionally, it is expected that candidates will actively engage with local communities, fostering collaborative partnerships through community-based participatory research and service.

Teaching responsibilities will include high-quality instruction in epidemiology and public health, with a particular emphasis on courses related to applied epidemiology and epidemiological methods. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to scholarly excellence, exemplified by producing peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals and actively pursuing external research funding through grant applications to support research initiatives. Faculty at the FSPH are also expected to teach at least two courses at the graduate or undergraduate level as well as mentor trainees in the department's graduate programs.

General Information

Indianapolis is the state capital of Indiana and is the 16th largest city in the nation, home to outstanding cultural institutions and several professional sports teams situated in a diverse regional economy. The Indianapolis campus, known as IU Indy, is the health and life science campus of Indiana University and the focal point of health profession education in the State of Indiana. The Department and School maintain close relationships with many health systems, state and local health departments, the state Medicaid agency, the Indiana Hospital Association, physician groups, and other stakeholders.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.

Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their relevant qualifications, and a copy of their curriculum vitae directly to the Faculty Search and Screen Committee. Electronic submission of all application materials is required and can be submitted online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28416. Inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Jiali Han, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology, jialhan@iu.edu.

Basic Qualifications

A doctoral degree (e.g., DrPH, PhD, MD) or other equivalent credential in a public health related field is required. Candidates should have a defined research agenda and exhibit potential to develop into successful independent scholars.

Department Contact for Questions

Inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Jiali Han, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology, jialhan@iu.edu.

Expected Start Date

07/01/2025

Posting Number

IU-101201-2025