Open Rank Faculty - Epidemiology Methods

Vcu Rrtc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual and holiday leave

Generous tuition benefits

Retirement planning and savings options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Vcu Rrtc department is seeking a faculty member in Epidemiologic Methods at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The role focuses on expanding expertise in quantitative methods, teaching, and mentoring within the School of Public Health.

Eligible candidates should have a PhD in Epidemiology or a related field and demonstrate expertise in causal inference. The position offers a vibrant research environment and engagement with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Expertise in causal inference and quantitative methods.
• Experience in methods development for epidemiology.
• Commitment to mentoring students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research program in epidemiologic methods.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in epidemiology.
• Mentor students and junior faculty in research.

Skills

Causal inference

Quantitative methods

Teaching

Research collaboration

Data handling

Education

PhD in Epidemiology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Epidemiology in the VCU School of Public Health invites applications for a faculty position in Epidemiologic Methods at the open rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor (tenure-track or tenured, commensurate with experience). The position will expand the department’s expertise in quantitative and causal inference methods and contribute to training the next generation of epidemiologists. The faculty member will have a primary appointment in Epidemiology and may collaborate with other departments and divisions, enabling cutting‑edge research that spans population, clinical, and translational science.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research program in epidemiologic methods and/or innovative applications of advanced methods within specific epidemiologic subfields (aging, climate change, climate and environmental epidemiology, reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, chronic disease prevention and other public health domains)
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in epidemiologic methods and quantitative approaches
• Contribute to building a strong method training environment, including mentoring doctoral and MPH students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty in methodological research
• Contribute to departmental, school, and university service activities

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent in Epidemiology or a related field.
• Expertise in causal inference and quantitative methods; experience in methods development, application of advanced epidemiologic methods, or both.
• Familiarity with approaches such as g‑methods, proximal causal inference, quasi‑experimental designs, target trial emulation, and causal graphs.
• A scholarly/research portfolio appropriate to rank, with evidence of multidisciplinary applications and a record of, or clear potential for, external funding to complement and expand existing expertise in the department.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral level, as appropriate to rank.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with clinical, public health, or community partners.
• Experience teaching or developing graduate‑level courses.
• Experience working with large observational, administrative, or linked data.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary, translational, and team‑based research.

How to Apply

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• Research statement (current and future directions)
• Teaching statement
• Recent teaching evaluations (if available)

Salary Range

Commensurate

Benefits

All full‑time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Administrative Information

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Rank: Open

Tenure: Open

Months: 12 months

Contact Information

Contact Name: SOPH HR
Contact Email: [e-mail]