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The Department of Population Health Sciences (PHS) in the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) invites applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor position (tenure track) in Epidemiology. Individuals with research programs in Environmental/Occupational Health, Global Health, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, Injury, Social/Behavioral Health, or Substance Use are especially encouraged to apply. Depending on the selected candidate's expertise and interests, affiliations with other departments, centers, and institutes across campus are possible, including other SMPH clinical and basic science departments, the Collaborative Center for Health Equity, Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, Data Science Institute, Population Health Institute, the Center for the Demography of Health and Aging, and the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. This faculty appointment will be on an annual (12-month) pay basis. In addition, a generous start-up package including flexible research funds will be available for qualified candidates.
Population Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary department with the goal of understanding, preserving, and improving the health of populations and individuals. The candidate selected for this role will contribute to the advancement of this mission through research, teaching, and service, and interact with a collaborative community of scholars throughout SMPH and across campus. The successful applicant will develop and lead an extramurally funded research program in epidemiology, teach at least one 3 credit course or equivalent per year, and participate in administrative and committee work to support the mission of the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
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70% Research: Develop and maintain an independent program of research in epidemiology. Research programs may include (but are not limited to) innovative study of Environmental/Occupational Health, Global Health, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, Injury, Social/Behavioral Health, or Substance Use.
15% Teaching: Teach 3 credits (or equivalent) of PHS courses per academic year.
10%: Advising: Advise and mentor graduate students in PHS Population Health and Epidemiology programs and other relevant degree programs at UW-Madison.
5%: Service: Participate in faculty governance and service to the department, school, university, and profession, as appropriate.
The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.
The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.
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Required
Terminal Degree
PhD or equivalent in epidemiology or related field
Candidates must demonstrate the potential for developing an extramurally funded epidemiology research program at UW-Madison. While any candidates with formal training in Epidemiology will be considered, highly competitive candidates will have training and/or scholarship in one or more of the following areas: Environmental/Occupational Health, Global Health, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, Injury, Social/Behavioral Health, Substance Use.
Work Type:Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:JULY 01, 2024
Salary:Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at ()
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.
This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with Position Vacancy 287620; please note that only one vacancy exists.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 31, 2023, however, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until this position is filled. Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button and use the online UW Job Application system to submit a CV, cover letter, and teaching and research statements as part of the application process. Please ensure that the CV and cover letter address how you meet the qualifications for the position. You will also be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor during the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. At a future date you may be asked to provide three professional/supervisor letters of reference. References will not be contacted without prior notice.
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Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/POP HEALTH SCI/POP HLTH
Employment Class:Faculty
Job Number:287616-FA
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/