The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a full-time, 9-month tenured Associate/Full Professor in Epidemiology to join our interdisciplinary, collaborative team of faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate students, enhance existing educational programs, develop an active research program, secure funding in promising areas of research, and foster collaborations within the school, university, and with external partners.
Responsibilities- Demonstrated ability to sustain a funded research program in some of the following areas: epidemiology of chronic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, allergic diseases, mental health, genetics and epigenetics, and aging.
- Engage in interdisciplinary work, collaborating with faculty from public health, computer science, engineering, and related fields to advance SPH initiatives.
- Teach four (4) 3-credit hour courses (2 each semester) in areas of Epidemiology and related fields.
- Maintain an active research and publication agenda with peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding.
- Exhibit a passion for student mentoring and a commitment to participating in program development; and
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
Candidates should have an earned doctoral degree in Epidemiology or in 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.
Skills Required
- Earned doctoral degree in Epidemiology or closely related field
- Experience commensurate with the academic rank of Associate/Full Professor
- Demonstrated teaching ability at graduate and undergraduate levels
- Established research trajectory with peer-reviewed publications
- Demonstrated ability to sustain a funded research program (areas: chronic diseases, cardiovascular, allergic diseases, mental health, genetics/epigenetics, aging)
- Ability to advise, mentor, and guide students for workforce preparation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with others
- Teach four 3-credit hour courses (two per semester) in Epidemiology or related fields
What We Do
The University of Memphis is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee, committed to academic excellence and community engagement. Driven by a philosophy of 'doing,' the institution leverages a diverse workforce of faculty and staff to foster a dynamic learning environment. The university provides a comprehensive range of educational opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to equal employment and institutional equity.
