Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, In Residence

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player invites applications for full-time faculty positions in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative research, teach diverse learners, and contribute to vital public health initiatives. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and excellence, where you can make a significant impact on health equity and population health. Ideal candidates will have a strong research background and a commitment to mentoring the next generation of public health leaders.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a relevant field is required.
• History of extramural funding and research excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research programs and mentor students.
• Teach and train students in epidemiology and biostatistics.

Skills

Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Public Health

Health Policy

Data Science

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Epidemiology

Doctorate in Biostatistics

Doctorate in Public Health

Job description

Application Window

Open date: June 4, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Jul 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 4, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

University of California, San Francisco

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, In Residence

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for full-time faculty positions at the Assistant, Associate or Full rank, in the In Residence series.

Context: UCSF is one of the nation's top medical research institutions, and the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is the largest department of epidemiology in the University of California system. Our department provides a supportive and fertile academic environment for innovative research, with special opportunities for research on population health and health equity and collaboration with researchers from other departments and UCSF schools. Our department has primary responsibility within UCSF for delivering training in the methods of epidemiology, biostatistics, health data science, public health, and health services research. We teach many types of learners, including medical students, fellows, junior faculty, and students in our two master's programs (Health Data Science and Clinical & Epidemiological Research) and in our PhD Program in Epidemiology and Translational Sciences.

Duties: In Residence faculty members in our department are expected to lead an independent, extramurally funded research program; to teach, train, and mentor our students, fellows, and junior faculty; and to take on significant departmental and university service. There are also opportunities for leadership within the department.

Qualifications: Candidates must have:

• a doctorate in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, medicine, health policy, bioinformatics, data science, informatics, or a closely related field;


• a record of accomplishment in research, including history of extramural funding;


• a record of excellence in teaching research methods;


• a record of mentoring students in applied research or methods development;


• demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; and


• the ability to provide funding of ~85% of own salary for 3 years through extramural and other self-generated funding. For example, the candidate could be the PI and/or co-investigator on NIH R01 grants or equivalent grants from other funding agencies.

Faculty with research portfolios in population health and health equity and faculty with diverse backgrounds historically under-represented in science are particularly encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who will contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence and enrich our culture of collaboration. Qualified individuals who are currently Assistant Professors (or equivalent) are encouraged to apply.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05102, with a CV, cover letter, statement of research, statement of teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and 3 reference contacts.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $161,000-$342,900. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

* "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

* UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH

* UC Anti-Discrimination Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

San Francisco, CA