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 two tenure-track positions beginning Fall 2018, one open rank and the other at Associate level or higher.   Candidates for Associate or Full Professor should have a record of peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding commensurate with their rank.  Applicants with a doctoral degree in epidemiology from an accredited program are strongly preferred.  Applicants with an MD or PhD in a related area with >5 years direct training and experience in teaching and research in epidemiology may be considered.

Candidates must be willing to collaborate within the department as well as within the school and university with regard to research initiatives.  All areas of expertise within epidemiology will be considered.  Current strengths include genetic, molecular, cancer, social and reproductive epidemiology, maternal child and global health.  The Department of Epidemiology and Population Health has established M.P.H., M.S., and Ph.D. curricula.  The school has a rapidly growing undergraduate program in public health to which applicants will be expected to contribute.  All tenure-track faculty members are expected to engage in teaching as well as research and service.  We are seeking individuals interested in the challenges and opportunities associated with joining a small but dynamic department.

The University of Louisville, founded in 1798, is a state supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area.  The School of Public Health and Information Sciences is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, and shares the downtown Health Sciences Campus with the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing as well as the Greater Louisville Department of Health and Wellness.

Interested candidates should apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs, Position ID 34615 (Associate Professor or higher) or Position ID 34673 (open rank).  In addition please email: an updated curriculum vitae, a letter of interest including a statement of research interests, and a list of three references to: Kira Taylor, Ph.D., 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 40202.

Contact: Kira Taylor, Chair of Search Committee                 Email: kira.taylor@louisville.edu

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School of Public Health and Information Sciences

University of Louisville

485 East Gray Street

Louisville, KY 40202

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