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School of Public Health-Assistant/Associate/Full-Professor-Epidemiology

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3 letters of recommendation are required from position finalists.

Posting Details

Position Information

School/College School of Public Health
Title School of Public Health-Assistant/Associate/Full-Professor-Epidemiology
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Open Rank
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health is inviting applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (12-month appointments with rank and tenure status commensurate with qualifications). Eligible candidates must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with graduate-level training in epidemiology or a closely related field. Preferred qualifications include a record of peer-reviewed publications, experience in teaching graduate or undergraduate level epidemiology courses and demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic setting. For the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, applicants should have evidence of securing extramural funding to support an independent research program. We are seeking applicants with a priority for those who have or can develop research programs in high-priority funding areas, including but not limited to aging (e.g., brain health, physical functioning), social determinants of health, infectious diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS), and other chronic disease and disability outcomes (e.g., multimorbidity, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer). Applicants with research programs that will enhance and build on the departmental strengths in cardiovascular diseases, genomics/epigenomics, and health disparities will also be considered.

To apply, please submit: 1) a curriculum vitae, and 2) a cover letter describing your interest in the position online at https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/10205. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled
Required Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD, MD or equivalent doctoral degree, have graduate-level training in epidemiology, and have a research focus in cardiovascular epidemiology.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include a record of peer-reviewed publications, experience in teaching graduate or undergraduate level epidemiology courses and demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic setting. For the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, applicants should have evidence of securing extramural funding to support an independent research program. We are seeking applicants who have or can develop research programs in the substantive areas of infectious diseases (particularly HIV/AIDS), cancer, social determinants of health or climate change and population health. Applicants with an interest in global health are also welcome. Applicants with research programs that will enhance and build on the departmental strengths in cardiovascular diseases, genomics, and health disparities will also be considered.
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F1767P
Open Date 01/01/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
3 letters of recommendation are required from position finalists.
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement
The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB pursues the frontiers of education, research, and health care and strives to be one of the most dynamic and productive universities of the 21st century. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s #1 Best Large Employer and #4 Best Employer for Diversity. UAB ranked 12th in NIH research funding among public universities in 2020 with more than $325 million in funding, and has transformed the Birmingham metropolitan area into a nexus of research, medicine, business, and development. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to foster research collaborations across campus and leverage resources available through our University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Centers https://www.uab.edu/research/home/ and core facilities https://www.uab.edu/cores/ircp/

Birmingham has thriving outdoors, arts and cultural scenes (http://birminghamal.org/) and is one of the best places to live, work and play. Our restaurant scene is truly world class, featuring national award winning restaurants and chefs.

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  1. How did you hear about this faculty employment opportunity?
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    • ScienceCareers.org
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation