Tenure-Track Epidemiology Assistant Professor

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate epidemiology, contribute to an active research program, and participate in service to the department, the School, and the university. Required qualifications include a PhD in public health or a health-related field; MPH or related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health or a health-related field by the time of employment.
• Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a health-related field.
• Evidence of an active research agenda in public health, epidemiology, or a related area, with qualifications and scholarly accomplishments consistent with rank.
• Ability or potential to secure competitive extramural research funding.
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology.
• Develop and sustain an active research program in public health.
• Contribute to service for the department, school, and university.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Teaching epidemiology

Research planning

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Public Health or health-related field

MPH or health-related field

Job description

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

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate epidemiology, contribute to an active research program, and participate in service to the department, the School, and the university. Required qualifications include a PhD in public health or a health-related field; MPH or related degree is preferred.