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American Public Health Association

Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology

American Public Health Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The College of Health Sciences – Department of Public Health at the University of Missouri (MU) – Columbia invites applications for a tenure-track (TT) faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with advanced training in epidemiology. The Department is interested in applicants with research and teaching interests in any focus area of epidemiology, including but not limited to health promotion, veterinary/infectious disease epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, epidemiology incorporating informatics or geospatial components, zoonoses, rural health, health equity, One Health, or community-engagement. Candidates should demonstrate publication and funding records, teaching, and leadership within the fields of epidemiology commensurate with stage of career. Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must possess a Ph.D. in epidemiology, public health, biomedical informatics, or a related field by the time of appointment. Applications must be submitted online through the University of Missouri website along with curriculum vitae, cover letter (including a description of existing and future research and teaching interests), evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information of three references willing to write a letter if solicited at:

https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings

(search for Job Opening 53643). Review of applications will begin as received and continue until a candidate has been identified. Successful candidates will have excellent opportunities to learn and build their careers over time in a collaborative environment and improve the impact of their research and teaching. Successful candidates are expected to develop a strong extramurally funded research program to sustain independent and collaborative research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology, mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in university and disciplinary service. The Department of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri is the only program housed in a land grant university with strong ties to every county through MU Extension and partners around the state. The department is home to the Center for Health Policy and Missouri Cancer Registry & Research Center. These unprecedented partnerships offer exciting opportunities for innovative intersections with research, teaching, and service. Salary

will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant. This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. Values Commitment:

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement. Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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