Epidemiology-Driven Assistant Professor, Public Health

University-of-Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Public Health within the Department of Public Health. This 9-month tenure-track position begins as early as January 2027.

The ideal candidate will teach epidemiology to undergraduate and graduate students and develop a sustainable research program in public health. Applicants should exhibit a strong record or potential for impactful scholarship, engage in service to the department and university, and collaborate

Qualifications

• PhD in public health or related field by start date.
• Active or potential for an enduring external funding program.
• Authorized to work in the US full-time without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate public health courses in epidemiology.
• Develop and sustain a research program with external funding potential.
• Contribute to department, school, university, and community service.

Skills

epidemiology

teaching

research planning

grant writing

collaboration

Education

PhD in public health or health-related field

MPH or health-related master's

Job description

The University of Mississippi invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Public Health within the Department of Public Health. This 9-month tenure-track position begins as early as January 2027.

The ideal candidate will teach epidemiology to undergraduate and graduate students and develop a sustainable research program in public health. Applicants should exhibit a strong record or potential for impactful scholarship, engage in service to the department and university, and collaborate