School of Public Health-Associate Professor/Professor-Epidemiology

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health invites applications for a full-time open tenure faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in Epidemiology. This 12-month appointment seeks candidates with active research programs and a record of extramural funding.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with graduate training in epidemiology or a related field, and demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong record of extramural funding as PI or co-investigator.
• Experience teaching graduate- or undergraduate-level epidemiology.
• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with epidemiology training.

Skills

Extramural funding

Epidemiology teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Graduate/Undergrad teaching

Education

PhD in Epidemiology or related

Job description

School of Public Health-Associate Professor/Professor-Epidemiology

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

3 letters of recommendation are required from position finalists.

Position Information

School/College

School/College School of Public Health

Title

Title School of Public Health-Associate Professor/Professor-Epidemiology

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Full-Time

Rank

Rank Associate Professor/Professor

Payroll Status

Payroll Status Faculty 12

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ), Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health ( SOPH ) is inviting applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time open tenure faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (12-month appointments with rank and tenure status commensurate with qualifications). We are seeking applicants who have research programs in high-priority funding areas, including but not limited to aging (e.g., brain health), infectious diseases (e.g., HIV / AIDS ), and other chronic disease and disability outcomes (e.g., multimorbidity, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer). Applicants with research programs that will enhance and build on the departmental strengths in cardiovascular diseases and genomics/omics are also of significant interest.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include a strong record of extramural funding as a principal investigator and co-investigator, experience in teaching graduate- or undergraduate-level epidemiology courses, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic setting. Eligible candidates must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with graduate-level training in epidemiology or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Number

Posting Number F2908P

Open Date

Open Date 09/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

3 letters of recommendation are required from position finalists.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

UAB pursues the frontiers of education, research, and health care and strives to be one of the most dynamic and productive universities of the 21st century. In 2026, UAB was ranked No. 137 globally, placing the University among the top five public institutions in the Southeast by TIME’s World’s Top Universities.

Birmingham has thriving outdoors, arts, and cultural scenes (http://birminghamal.org/ ) and is one of the best places to live, work, and play in the Southeast. Our restaurant scene is truly world-class, featuring nationally award-winning restaurants and chefs (https://inbirmingham.com/news-and-stories/greater-birmingham-eater-where-to-eat-2026/).

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .