Assistant/Associate Professor

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure-track in the Department of Health Behavior. The position emphasizes research and scholarly productivity, with teaching and service contributions.

Candidates will advance health behavior science, including AI applications in public health, mentor students at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels, and help grow external funding.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in health behavior or relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research in health behavior, expanding science of behavioral, social, and structural determinants of health.
• Secure external funding to cover at least 70% of salary within 3-4 years.
• Teach one core course and optionally an elective every other year.
• Mentor students at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels and contribute to training programs.
• Participate in department service and community engagement.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority per Clery Act requirements.

Education

PhD in health behavior or relevant discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Assistant or Associate Professor, tenure‑track in the Department of Health Behavior. Focus on research and scholarly productivity, with teaching and service contributions. Candidates encouraged to advance health behavior science, including AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research in health behavior, expanding science of behavioral, social, and structural determinants of health.
• Secure external funding to cover at least 70% of salary within 3-4 years.
• Teach one core course and optionally an elective every other year.
• Mentor students at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels and contribute to training programs.
• Participate in department service and community engagement.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority per Clery Act requirements.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in health behavior or relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of work with diverse populations and commitment to equity.
• Experience with artificial intelligence in public health.
• Strong record of grant writing and external funding.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.