Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenured or Tenure Track

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a faculty member for the Department of Maternal & Child Health. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, research, and mentorship aligned with improving population health among women and children, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship and community engagement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Professional training opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required in relevant fields.
• Strong potential for independent research and teaching.
• Experience as principal investigator for associate rank.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independently funded research program.
• Teach and mentor graduate students at master's and doctoral levels.
• Foster partnerships within the department and community.

Skills

Interdisciplinary methods

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Education

Doctoral degree in public health or related field

Job description

Department:

Maternal and Child Health - 464501

Posting Open Date:

02/19/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenured or Tenure Track

Appointment Type:

Tenured/Tenure Track

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005478

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent Upon Experience

Proposed Start Date:

05/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Maternal & Child Health at UNC Gillings is the only freestanding MCH department in the country and is globally recognized for leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving population health. Further information about the department can be found at www.sph.unc.edu/mch. Departmental faculty lead research programs, engage with multiple interdisciplinary research centers and programs, and work with a variety of maternal and child health populations. Opportunities exist to collaborate on new and ongoing studies with faculty in MCH Centers, across the Gillings School of Global Public Health, and at UNC more broadly. Relevant UNC organizations include the School of Medicine, School of Social Work, and institutes include the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG), The Carolina Population Center (CPC), and the Sheps Center for Health Services Research. Faculty also engage in collaborations across the state, nation, and globally.

Position Summary:

The Department of Maternal & Child Health (MCH) in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to hire one Assistant Professor and Associate Professor tenure-track faculty member. MCH is an interdisciplinary field and spans traditional public health disciplines such as epidemiology, health policy, health behavior, along with practice-oriented approaches and content areas related to the health of women, children, adolescents, and related to sexual and reproductive health. Outstanding candidates will have expertise applying interdisciplinary methods to the study of health among many different populations. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work aligns with a broad view of MCH, complements implementation science and community-engaged research, and who bring expertise in applying technology-based approaches to improve health outcomes. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independently funded research program, teach and mentor graduate students at the master’s and doctoral levels, provide academic advising, and foster partnerships within the department, across the Gillings School, and with community and global partners. Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field, have a strong record of (or clear potential for) high-impact scholarship.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., public health, maternal and child health, epidemiology, health behavior, health policy, implementation science).

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate strong potential to become independent investigator, teacher, and mentor. Candidates for the rank of Associate Professor must have a strong record of scholarship, including substantial experience as a principal investigator and key collaborator on research, a funded research program, and a strong record of teaching and mentoring graduate students.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.