Tenure-Track Associate Professor - Center for Urban Health Equity

Morgan State University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University is seeking a Tenure-Track Associate Professor for the Center for Urban Health Equity. This role emphasizes high research productivity, community-focused research, and selected teaching duties. Candidates should have a Doctoral degree in public health or a related field, experience in health equity, and a strong analytical background. Responsibilities include mentoring students, teaching, and collaborating with diverse groups to further the Center's mission. The position has an academic focus with a commitment to advancing health equity.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of research methods.
• Strong data analytic ability, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Engage in high-quality, community-focused research.
• Teach courses with a minimum of one academic course per year.
• Mentor and integrate students in health equity research.
• Engage with external organizations to advance the Center's mission.

Skills

Research methods

Data analytic ability

Technology and productivity software

Leadership

Collaborative work

Equity research experience

Education

Doctoral degree in public health, social sciences, analytics, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Tenure‑Track Associate Professor – Center for Urban Health Equity. This faculty role is designed for high research productivity (grants, contracts, publications, dissemination) and service to the university, with selected teaching duties. The position is for serving in the CUHE.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage continuously in high‑quality, community‑focused research, including securing grants, contracts, publications, and dissemination.
• Teach courses consistent with the goals of the Center, with a minimum of one academic course per year.
• Mentor and integrate postdoctoral fellows, graduate, and undergraduate students in health equity research.
• Engage with external organizations and stakeholder groups to advance the Center’s mission and goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of research methods.
• Strong data analytic ability (quantitative and/or qualitative; multiple analytic tools).
• Adept with technology and productivity software.
• Leadership skills and the ability to supervise.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Knowledge and experience in equity research and scholarship.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in public health, social sciences, analytics, or related field.

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Experience in health equity from an academic or organizational perspective.
• Experience in health policy analysis, nutrition, or use of a variety of analytic tools and software in an equity domain.