University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, North Carolina, United States
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Epidemiology - 463501
Posting Open Date 11/22/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0005372
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 06/01/2025
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities
for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks
for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Epidemiology (http://www.sph.unc.edu/epid/) is internationally recognized as a leader in epidemiologic research, practice, and training and is housed within the Gillings School of Global Public Health, the number one ranked public school of Public Health in the US.
Departmental faculty lead research programs, engage with multiple interdisciplinary research centers and programs, and utilize a variety of state, national, and international data repositories. Extensive opportunities exist to collaborate on new and ongoing studies with faculty across the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and
UNC
more broadly. Relevant
UNC
centers and institutes include The Carolina Population Center ( CPC ), the Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Center for
AIDS
Research ( CFAR ), the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology ( CPE ), the Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility ( CEHS ), The Causal Inference Research Group ( CIRG ), the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (NC TraCs), Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ( LCCC ), and the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases ( IGHID ). Faculty also engage in collaborations across regional research agencies and institutions including the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS ), Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), Research Triangle Institute ( RTI ), Duke University, and NC State University.
The Department of Epidemiology provides strong training in epidemiology through residential and online programs that serve ~200 students (60% PhD, 35%
MPH , 5%
MSCR ). This training allows students to work with faculty to develop and apply innovative research studies that address a wide range of public health challenges domestically and internationally. Support for exceptional predoctoral scholars is available through
NHLBI -funded training grants.
The achievements of faculty, staff, students, and alumni contribute to an international reputation as a leading academic department of epidemiology. The department has an annual operating budget of approximately $30 million and supports approximately 40 Tenured- Tenure Track Faculty, 10 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, and 25 Fixed Term Faculty.
Position Summary The Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is recruiting one full-time tenure-track faculty at the rank of assistant professor focused on cardiovascular disease epidemiology. Outstanding candidates will have expertise in the epidemiology, biology, etiology, prevention, and impact of cardiovascular disease or its risk factors. Other areas of interest include clinical epidemiology, outcomes research, and implementation science as applied to cardiovascular disease.
UNC
Department of Epidemiology faculty are expected to develop and maintain an independently funded research portfolios, serve as academic advisors to doctoral and masters epidemiology students, and contribute to classroom teaching in their discipline (e.g. cardiovascular disease epidemiology).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD in Epidemiology or a related field of study
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate strong potential to become independent investigator, teacher, and mentor. Future promotion to Associate Professor with tenure will require a strong record of scholarship, including substantial experience as a principal investigator and key collaborator on epidemiology research, a funded research program, and a strong record of teaching and mentoring graduate students.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions Applications should be submitted electronically through the following website:
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291096
.
Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references and three in press or published manuscripts (please add your second and third in press or published manuscripts to other document 2 and 3 slots).
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291096
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Sharon Sullivan, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email sharon_sullivan@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Posting Information
Department Epidemiology - 463501
Posting Open Date 11/22/2024
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Assistant Professor
Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID FAC0005372
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 06/01/2025
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities
for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks
for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Epidemiology (http://www.sph.unc.edu/epid/) is internationally recognized as a leader in epidemiologic research, practice, and training and is housed within the Gillings School of Global Public Health, the number one ranked public school of Public Health in the US.
Departmental faculty lead research programs, engage with multiple interdisciplinary research centers and programs, and utilize a variety of state, national, and international data repositories. Extensive opportunities exist to collaborate on new and ongoing studies with faculty across the Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, and
UNC
more broadly. Relevant
UNC
centers and institutes include The Carolina Population Center ( CPC ), the Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Center for
AIDS
Research ( CFAR ), the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology ( CPE ), the Center for Environmental Health and Susceptibility ( CEHS ), The Causal Inference Research Group ( CIRG ), the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute (NC TraCs), Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ( LCCC ), and the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases ( IGHID ). Faculty also engage in collaborations across regional research agencies and institutions including the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS ), Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ), Research Triangle Institute ( RTI ), Duke University, and NC State University.
The Department of Epidemiology provides strong training in epidemiology through residential and online programs that serve ~200 students (60% PhD, 35%
MPH , 5%
MSCR ). This training allows students to work with faculty to develop and apply innovative research studies that address a wide range of public health challenges domestically and internationally. Support for exceptional predoctoral scholars is available through
NHLBI -funded training grants.
The achievements of faculty, staff, students, and alumni contribute to an international reputation as a leading academic department of epidemiology. The department has an annual operating budget of approximately $30 million and supports approximately 40 Tenured- Tenure Track Faculty, 10 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, and 25 Fixed Term Faculty.
Position Summary The Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is recruiting one full-time tenure-track faculty at the rank of assistant professor focused on cardiovascular disease epidemiology. Outstanding candidates will have expertise in the epidemiology, biology, etiology, prevention, and impact of cardiovascular disease or its risk factors. Other areas of interest include clinical epidemiology, outcomes research, and implementation science as applied to cardiovascular disease.
UNC
Department of Epidemiology faculty are expected to develop and maintain an independently funded research portfolios, serve as academic advisors to doctoral and masters epidemiology students, and contribute to classroom teaching in their discipline (e.g. cardiovascular disease epidemiology).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements PhD in Epidemiology or a related field of study
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Candidates for the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate strong potential to become independent investigator, teacher, and mentor. Future promotion to Associate Professor with tenure will require a strong record of scholarship, including substantial experience as a principal investigator and key collaborator on epidemiology research, a funded research program, and a strong record of teaching and mentoring graduate students.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Special Instructions Applications should be submitted electronically through the following website:
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291096
.
Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, contact information for at least three professional references and three in press or published manuscripts (please add your second and third in press or published manuscripts to other document 2 and 3 slots).
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/291096
Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Sharon Sullivan, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email sharon_sullivan@unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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