The Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position with a focus on infectious disease epidemiology. The successful candidate will have or develop a research program that includes a laboratory component focused on one or more viral pathogens within a population health context, nationally or globally. We are interested in a broad range of substantive areas including virology, immunology, and global health. We seek an innovative, high-quality scholar dedicated to researching and combating viral infectious diseases. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
We especially encourage applications from scientists whose research focuses on biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) pathogens, the epidemiology and transmission of viral pathogens, vector-borne diseases, emerging viral infections, immunology, pathogenesis and/or work in a global setting. Ultimately, we seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied perspectives, educational and applied experiences, and ways of knowing and learning.
Required qualifications include a doctoral degree and a strong track record of infectious disease epidemiological research. Applicants are expected to have evidence of independence and the potential to become strong graduate-level instructors.
Our Department of Epidemiology is home to more than 40 highly interdisciplinary, internationally recognized faculty members whose research encompasses a broad range of epidemiologic disciplines. The Department also has 23 joint and adjunct faculty members who hold primary appointments in other departments (e.g., Environmental Health Sciences, Biostatistics, Medicine, Institute for Social Research, among others) or who work in important public health sectors outside of academia. Research expenditures in the Department of Epidemiology were just under $37 million dollars during the 2022 fiscal year. BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities are available in the School of Public Health, supporting cutting-edge research on infectious diseases.The Department, School and University have several relevant research centers including the Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats (MCIDT), Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (MAC-EPID), Center for Respiratory Virus Research and Response, and the Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE). The Department has large and highly successful training programs at both the masters and doctoral level, and the School of Public Health has a thriving undergraduate program.
A complete application should include:
- Curriculum Vitae, including the complete contact information of three people who may be asked to write a letter of reference (we will not contact these individuals without first informing you that we will do so).
- Statement of current and future research plans (3-4 pages).
- Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including courses you may wish to teach (1-2 pages)
- The University of Michigan School of Public Health is strongly committed to building and supporting the needs of a diverse public health workforce and research community. Please provide a statement discussing the ways in which you have - or plan to - address systemic social inequalities and advance the goals of diversity, equity and inclusion via your research, teaching, and academic service (1-2 pages).
Interested applicants should apply online via this link. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024 and continue until suitable candidates are identified. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to the search committee via email at epidfacsearch@umich.edu
