"Research Assistant Professor, School of Public Health"

Posting Information

Posting Number FAE1777

Advertised Title Research Assistant Professor, School of Public Health

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number L24133

Category Full-Time Faculty

Department School of Public Health

Position Summary 

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire two (2) non-tenure-track Research Assistant Professors in areas of health communication, health informatics, digital health, health equity, health policy, and/or public health interventions to join our interdisciplinary collaborative team. Successful candidates are expected to develop an active research program, secure funding in promising areas of research, play a role in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, student advising, enhance existing educational programs, and develop 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 provides supportive environments for all, including students from underrepresented communities and first-generation scholars. 

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).

Minimum Position Qualifications 

Candidates for these positions must hold a relevant doctoral degree (PhD or DrPH) in public health or a related discipline and meet academic requirements for consideration as an Assistant Professor. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship, and the ability to collaborate and cooperate with others for the wellbeing of the institution’s mission.

Special Conditions 

A preferred candidate should:

· have strong scholarly productivity, experience, and potential to seek and secure extramural funding.

· develop and maintain an active research and academic publication agenda.

· proficiency in one or more statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, R, Stata, or Python.

· have commitment to excellence in multimodal undergraduate and graduate instruction and innovative pedagogies.

· have passion for student mentoring and a commitment to participate in program development.

· have an excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work with others.

Posting Date 04/19/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Screening Begins 

Hiring Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Instructions to Applicant regarding references 

Is this posting for UofM employees only? No

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only) 

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Based upon your current knowledge of the University, what appealing collaborative research ventures within the department and/or local area are readily apparent to you?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Teaching Philosophy

References List

Research Statement

Optional Documents