Overview
Associate/Full Professor in Implementation Science and Urban Health
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Memphi
The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Associate/Full Professor in Implementation Science and Urban Health to join our interdisciplinary, collaborative team of faculty. The successful candidate will be expected to teach both graduate and undergraduate students, enhance existing academic programs, develop an active research program, secure funding in promising areas of research, and foster collaborations within the school, university, and with external partners.
Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will advance implementation science and urban health research with a focus on translating evidence-based interventions into sustainable, real-world practice in diverse and underserved urban populations. Responsibilities include to:
Develop and sustain a funded research program in implementation science and urban health, including areas such as chronic disease prevention, mental health, structural and social determinants of health, and community-based interventions.
Apply and advance implementation science and dissemination frameworks, including pragmatic trials, and strategies to improve adoption, implementation, and sustainability of evidence-based practices.
Advance community-engaged and participatory research, working collaboratively with public health agencies and community-based organizations, particularly within urban contexts.
Collaborate with faculty from public health, computer science, engineering, urban affairs, and related fields to advance SPH initiatives and interdisciplinary research.
Teach four (4) 3-credit hour courses (2 each semester) in areas such as implementation science, social and behavioral sciences, urban health, health disparities, and related fields.
Maintain an active research and publication agenda with peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students, including doctoral students, and contribute to workforce development in implementation science and urban health.
Contribute to curriculum development and program innovation, particularly in strengthening training in implementation science, dissemination research, and applied urban health.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary and community settings.
Position Qualifications: Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Implementation Science, Urban Health, or a closely related field and experience commensurate with the academic rank of Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated teaching ability, established research trajectory, and will be required to advise, mentor, and guide students to prepare them for the workforce. This is an in-person position and will be based in Memphis, TN, with an anticipated start date of Summer or Fall 2026.
About The University of Memphis
The School of Public Health at the University of Memphis is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institute offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric (CARES). The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
The CEPH accredited School of Public Health (https://www.memphis.edu/sph/contact/index.php) offers Master of Public Health degrees with concentrations in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Urban Health, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, as well as a Master of Science degree in Biostatistics and Master of Health Administration (MHA). The SPH also offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and in Social and Behavioral Sciences. In addition to these programs, we also offer Graduate Certificates in Population Health, Health Systems Leadership, Population Health Informatics, and Health Analytics, as well as an undergraduate Minor in Population Health Informatics.
The University of Memphis is a comprehensive urban university classified as a Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive public institution (http://www.memphis.edu/). The University has 12 colleges and schools, enrolling approximately 22,000 students, including 4,300 in graduate programs. Opportunities for collaborative and interdisciplinary research exist with various University research centers, including the FedEx Institute of Technology, the W. Harry Feinstone Center for Genomic Research, the Methodist Le Bonheur Center for Healthcare Economics, the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change, and the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy. Collaborative agreements also allow for cross-institutional work with the Shelby County Health Department, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, along with partnerships with Baptist Memorial Healthcare System, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare System, West Cancer Center, and other community health organizations.
