The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park (http://www.sph.umd.edu/EPIB) invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in Epidemiology.  The position primarily involves teaching courses along with departmental related duties/service. 

The position primarily involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology along with carrying out departmental related duties/service. The successful candidate will bring expertise in any epidemiological subdiscipline (e.g., chronic disease epi, infectious disease epi, environmental epi etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

·         MS or MPH in Epidemiology with other terminal degree (PhD, DrPH) in related field.

·         Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate course in epidemiology

Preferred Qualifications:

·         PhD in Epidemiology

·         Commitment to inclusive pedagogies and working with a diverse body of students in a mentoring role

RESPONSIBILITIES. Successful candidate for the position is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology at fundamental and intermediate levels, and mentor students. In addition to teaching, responsibilities may include developing new course syllabi; attending and participating in program planning meetings; participating in program assessment and evaluation; assisting with the revision of syllabi and curriculum revisions; and serving on departmental, school and campus committees. Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills are essential.

SALARY and APPOINTMENT DATE. This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure-track position with benefits; salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Funding is guaranteed for 9 months annually, with the potential to extend salary support with teaching summer courses. The initial contract length is 1 year with possible future renewable multi-year contracts. Appointments may begin January 2024 or a mutually agreed-upon date.

Academic Environment: The University of Maryland, School of Public Health, on the College Park campus, comprises the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Global, Occupational, and Environmental Health; Family Science; Health Policy and Management; Kinesiology; and Behavioral and Community Health. The University of Maryland is a Research Extensive University. College Park is the flagship campus of the University of Maryland System with over 3,200 full-time faculty members, nearly 31,000 undergraduate students and 10,000 graduate students. The campus offers over 90 undergraduate majors and 190 graduate degrees from 12 colleges and schools. The campus is ideally situated on a metro line that serves the Washington, DC area and is in close proximity to many federal institutes/agencies and departments including EPA, DHHS (NIH, NCI, FDA, CDC NCHS), and USDA. For more details, please visit our website at http://sph.umd.edu.

APPLICATION. Applicants must apply electronically to this position via UMD employment site https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/121584 . For best consideration, candidates should submit materials by October 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications should include the following: 1) cover letter clearly indicating how the candidate meets the qualifications listed above, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statements, and 4) contact information for three references (to be contacted only with the candidate’s approval at a later date). If you have any questions about the application procedures through eTerp, please email Mrs. Amal Hammad: amalh@umd.edu

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Campus College/School Information: The University of Maryland School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and is located at the flagship institution of the state of Maryland in College Park on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway people, the traditional stewards of the lands where we work, live and learn. The University of Maryland is an extraordinary place—vibrant and dynamic and diverse. We are a place of learning: a school dedicated to the art and science of education and committed to reimagining teaching and learning inside both classrooms and communities. We are a campus dedicated to the indisputable value of science, the humanities, inquiry, and creativity, comprising tens of thousands of researchers and discoverers working in hundreds of laboratories, libraries, and collaborative spaces. Strategically located just a few miles from the US capital, our university is a place where new knowledge is pursued, discovered, and championed. We are also a community, nearly half a million members strong, of diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni; a small city of residents and commuters, first responders and health care workers, learners, artists, and athletes; a place where thousands come to work every day to make a difference. Our diversity is integral to our excellence. And ours is a community that is intrinsically connected to our surrounding neighborhoods and our state, our nation, and our world. The University of Maryland remains, since our founding, an institution of change and progress dedicated to the public good. Our university is evolving faster than at any moment in its storied history. Our guiding principles are helping us to empower the next generation of leaders, educators, scientists, and global citizens to develop creative solutions to the grand challenges of our times.

As a growing School of Public Health at one of the nation’s leading research universities, we are well-positioned to advance and translate public health knowledge to improve health and well- being. Our students, faculty, staff and community partners are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep individuals, families, communities and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. We value diversity and strive for inclusion in all we do, uplifting people and communities who have experienced historic and ongoing oppression. Through our education, research and community-based work, we are committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, happy and high-quality lives. The School’s mission is “to promote and protect the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities throughout Maryland, the nation and the world through leadership and collaboration in interdisciplinary education, research, practice, and public policy.” This position will serve alongside a diverse leadership team and contribute to fulfilling our shared campus, school and department missions.