Tenure Track (Open Rank), Division of Epidemiology

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University, College of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology, invites qualified candidates for an open-rank tenure-track faculty position in epidemiology. The appointment may begin August 15, 2027, and requires onsite work with limited remote opportunity.

Rank and salary determined by credentials. We welcome applicants across all areas of epidemiology and value a record of rigorous research, teaching potential, and commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or closely related discipline.
• Record of high-quality epidemiologic research and scholarship appropriate to rank.
• Strong potential for teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Postdoctoral training and/or extramural funding experience, commensurate with rank.
• Evidence of collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams or community partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an impactful program of epidemiologic research.
• Pursue extramural research support appropriate to career stage.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through teaching and mentoring in epidemiology.
• Engage in university, college, divisional service.
• Establish collaborations within the Division and with OSU research communities.

Skills

Epidemiology research

Teaching & mentoring

Grant funding

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in epidemiology

Job description

The Ohio State University: College of Public Health: Division of Epidemiology

Location

Columbus Campus, Cunz Hall (0293)

Open Date

Sep 15, 2026

Deadline

Nov 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Position Overview

The Division of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health at The Ohio State University invites well-qualified candidates with demonstrated expertise in epidemiology to apply for an open-rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) tenure-track faculty position. We seek outstanding epidemiologists working across the full breadth of the discipline and welcome applicants from all substantive areas of epidemiology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative group of faculty dedicated to advancing public health through innovative research, educating the next generation of public health professionals, and engaging in impactful service.

The Division welcomes candidates with a research program in any substantive area of epidemiology, including but not limited to chronic disease, infectious disease, cancer, environmental and occupational health, genetic and molecular epidemiology, reproductive and perinatal health, community engaged research, social epidemiology, and health equity. The successful candidate should demonstrate (1) a record of rigorous and high-impact research and scholarship, appropriate for the rank sought, (2) potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring of public health students, and (3) commitment to the university’s shared values . Visa/immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates. Rank and salary will be determined by the candidate’s credentials.

The appointment will begin August 15, 2027. This position requires individuals to work onsite. Occasional remote work may be permitted, but not on a continuous, full-time basis.

Performance Objectives

• Develop and sustain an impactful, productive, and innovative program of epidemiologic research
• Pursue extramural research support appropriate to career stage and area of scholarship
• Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, including teaching and mentoring in epidemiology.
• Engage in meaningful professional, university, college, and divisional service
• Establish productive collaborations within the Division and across Ohio State’s extensive public health, health sciences, population health, and interdisciplinary research communities.

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

The College

The College of Public Health is Ohio’s first accredited college of public health. First established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine, the University Board of Trustees created the College of Public Health in 2007. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio State’s College of Public Health graduate program 22nd of all Schools of Public Health. It is one of seven health sciences colleges on the same campus, more than any other university in the U.S. The college includes five academic divisions, two centers of outreach and engagement, four graduate degree programs with several specializations, and an undergraduate degree with two specializations, and two undergraduate minors. Specializations within the college include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, biomedical informatics, and clinical and translational science, and population health management and leadership.

Division of Epidemiology

The Division of Epidemiology is responsible for curricula leading to MPH, MS, and PhD degrees. The College of Public Health has established undergraduate majors and minors in public health. Our multidisciplinary faculty is known for excellence in chronic and infectious disease epidemiology, environmental and social determinants of health, cancer epidemiology, and reproductive and perinatal health, and for significant research accomplishments advancing population health and health equity. Faculty collaborate extensively across Divisions and with researchers from various colleges, centers, and institutes, including the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and the Institute for Population Research. Further information about the Division and faculty may be found at: https://cph.osu.edu/epidemiology .

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values , our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression. Ohio State promotes a culture of work-life balance through institutionalized policies, programs, and resources that help faculty, staff, and their families thrive both professionally and personally.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here . Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a closely related discipline.
• A record of, or strong potential for, high-quality epidemiologic research and scholarship appropriate to the rank sought.
• A record of, or strong potential for, successful independent teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Postdoctoral training and/or an emerging or established record of extramural research funding, commensurate with rank.
• Evidence of successful collaboration with interdisciplinary research teams and/or community partners.
• Experience mentoring graduate students and/or early-career colleagues.

Expectations by Rank:

• Candidates will be evaluated according to accomplishments and potential appropriate to career stage and the rank sought:
• Assistant Professor: Evidence of strong potential to establish an independent, impactful program of epidemiologic research, obtain extramural support, and contribute effectively to teaching and mentoring.
• Associate Professor: An established record of nationally recognized impactful epidemiologic scholarship, research leadership and extramural support, and demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring and service appropriate to appointment at the associate professor level.
• Professor: A sustained record of nationally and internationally recognized epidemiologic scholarship and research leadership, including sustained extramural support, together with a distinguished record of teaching, mentoring, service and professional contributions appropriate to appointment at the professor level.