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The Department of Public Health (DPH) at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applicants for Assistant/Associate Professors of Epidemiology, 9-month, full-time, tenure-track positions. We seek collaborative individuals engaged in epidemiologic research with preference for a funded research portfolio that complements current department faculty research areas. These topics include, but are not limited to, epidemiology methods, infectious disease, health equity, gerontology, American Indian public health, maternal child health, nutrition, chronic disease, and mental health. We especially encourage applications from members of racial/ethnic minority groups, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. 

The major focus of this position will be to establish an active, independent, externally funded research program in epidemiology/public health. Additional expectations for this position include, but are not limited to, developing and teaching courses in epidemiology, in both face-to-face and online/distance formats, mentoring graduate students, and serving on Department and College committees. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the research, education, and practice mission of the department, contribute to the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation competencies and requirements, and engage in student recruitment. This position reports directly to the DPH Chair.  

Qualifications:
Minimum

• Doctorate in public health or related field
• Evidence of collaborative scholarly contributions in the field of public health including grants, peer-reviewed publications, or professional meeting presentations
• Experience successfully teaching epidemiology courses or guest lectures in a university setting
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Preferred

• Professional public health training or certification (e.g., MPH, MS in Public Health related area, or CPH)
• Experience with graduate public health teaching
• Experience with graduate student mentoring
• Active engagement in university, department, or community service
• Scholarly contributions in epidemiologic research including publications or presentations
• Research interests that complement existing faculty research areas
• Established and funded independent research program or evidence of ability to establish an independent research program
• Knowledge/experience in at least one of the existing specializations within the NDSU MPH program (Epidemiology - General, Infectious Diseases; Community Health Sciences; MCH)

Required Application Materials

Please submit a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualification, Curriculum Vitae, a research plan (including existing or potential funding sources and areas of potential collaboration), and a teaching philosophy. Each required element should be uploaded separately. Failure to submit any required materials and application will not be reviewed. Apply at this link: NDSU Epidemiology Faculty Job or by searching Job #2937193 at https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/joblist.

Expected start date is August 2023. The position(s) will be open until filled.