Overview
The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health in the School of Public Health and Information Sciences at the University of Louisville is seeking applicants for a tenure-track, open rank faculty position.
Applicants must have a doctoral degree in epidemiology: other doctoral degrees may be considered if the applicant has at least 3 to 5 years of direct experience in epidemiologic research. Applicants should have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Extramural funding as a principal investigator is highly desired and required for consideration at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants should show good potential for developing and maintaining a nationally recognized portfolio of research, and experience in teaching and mentoring. Specialization in environmental epidemiology is strongly preferred. Applicants with research experience on the effects of climate change, chemical and radiation exposures, air pollution, the built environment, environmental health inequities, or other relevant specializations are of interest also.
The School of Public Health and Information Sciences (SPHIS) is located on the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center campus, which includes the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Dentistry. SPHIS is one of two schools of public health in Kentucky and is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Dean Katie Cardarelli began her term as SPHIS Dean in spring 2024 and is prioritizing collaborative research growth in the School. The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health has MPH, MS and PhD curricula in epidemiology, and a new BA/BS, minor in epidemiology. All faculty are expected to teach as well as pursue research. Candidates for this position opening will be expected to develop new courses related to their specialization and contribute to the expansion of the teaching mission of the department.
The Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute at the University of Louisville is a key partner for the SPHIS in environmental research. The Envirome Institute houses a multidisciplinary group of more than 200 physicians, scientists, chemists, engineers, epidemiologists, economists and community members to turn scientific discovery into actionable knowledge by investigating how urban environments given rise to health inequities. This faculty position will include membership in the Envirome Institute and will collaborate with Envirome scientists to enhance our understanding of environmental health risks.
Faculty members of the Department of Epidemiology and Population Health currently specialize in diverse areas of research and teaching. The faculty members enjoy strong research collaborations with other departments in SPHIS and across the university. In addition to the Envirome Institute, the University is home to several centers and institutes relevant to this position including the Louisville Clinical Translational Research Center, the Center for Integrated Environmental Health Sciences, Superfund Research Center, Divisions of Environmental Medicine and Infectious Diseases and the Brown Cancer Center, as well as the Louisville Metro Department of Health & Wellness.
The selected applicant will receive a competitive salary, office and research space, and protected time for scholarship: start-up funds are negotiable. The department supports membership and travel to professional epidemiology organizations such the Society for Epidemiologic Research and American College of Epidemiology. We are looking for candidates interested in becoming members of a highly collegial, collaborative and competitive department.
Interested candidates should apply online at https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCareerSite/details/Professor–Open-Rank-_R105733?q=r105733. Position ID #R105733 Please include your curriculum vitae, a letter of interest including a statement of research interests and a list of five professional references addressed to: Dr. Kira Taylor, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, School of Public Health and Information Sciences, University of Louisville, 485 East Gray St., Louisville, KY 40292.
Location: Louisville,
Job Type: Full-time
