New River Community College
Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology, Tenured Track, F3226A
New River Community College, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500
Job Description
The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in the Joint School of Public Health (ODU) and Norfolk State University (NSU) invites applications for a 10-month full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Epidemiology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise either in epidemiologic research methods or applied areas of epidemiologic research such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer, and chronic diseases. The candidate is expected to maintain an active independent research program, pursue external research funding, teach courses in epidemiology, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the department and school through professional service.
Appointment at the level of Associate Professor requires a record of significant achievements in research, teaching, and service including an independent research program. Assistant Professor applicants must have strong potential for obtaining extramural funding to establish an independent research program.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in introductory and advanced epidemiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research: Develop and maintain an active research program in epidemiology that includes conducting independent research, applying for extramural research funding, collaborating with other faculty, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and mentoring students in research.
Service: Participate in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities, such as serving on committees, mentoring students, engaging with the broader community, and participating in professional organizations.
Qualifications
Minimum education and/or licenses : Earned terminal degree in Epidemiology (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH) from an accredited public health program, school, or institution.
Demonstrated ability to teach epidemiology courses including theory and applications with potential focus areas such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer epidemiology, chronic disease, or social determinants of health.
Evidence of scholarly productivity with publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals and/or grant activity in public health, appropriate to career stage.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an independent research program
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of high-quality scholarly research, including first author publications.
Demonstrated potential to successfully secure extramural research funding.
Evidence of effective teaching and student mentorship.
Experience working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive academic environment
Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research or cross disciplinary collaboration
Conditions of Employment Full time on-site Norfolk, VA campus
Location : Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date : 12/25/2025
Application Review Date : 10/15/2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23786
to apply and attach the following with their online application:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Published Article
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Three Professional References
Please direct any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Abdullah Al-Taiar at
aaltaiar@odu.edu
Telework Friendly No
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
ODU is one of only 101 Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive public institutions in the country. Old Dominion University earned the Research 1 Classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the highest level of research institutions in the United States. The Carnegie Classification has been the leading measure of research activities at U.S. colleges and institutions for more than half a century. The University joins a group of just 137, or 5%, of four-year research institutions with the R1 classification in the nation. ODU is an ethnically and culturally diverse urban campus of 21,000 students located in the Hampton Roads area, which is home to one of the world\'s largest military complexes, a burgeoning technology industry, and one of the nation\'s busiest ports. Norfolk State University, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed to transforming students\' lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. Offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its students to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their full potential as well rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders for the 21st century.
Nearby recreational activities include the Eastern Shore, Virginia\'s Blue Ridge Mountains, and nearby beaches in Virginia Beach and North Carolina\'s Outer Banks. Hampton Roads is three – four hours from the Washington DC area.
About the Department
Posting Specific Questions
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* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
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InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Published Article
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents
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Appointment at the level of Associate Professor requires a record of significant achievements in research, teaching, and service including an independent research program. Assistant Professor applicants must have strong potential for obtaining extramural funding to establish an independent research program.
Responsibilities:
Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in introductory and advanced epidemiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Research: Develop and maintain an active research program in epidemiology that includes conducting independent research, applying for extramural research funding, collaborating with other faculty, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and mentoring students in research.
Service: Participate in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities, such as serving on committees, mentoring students, engaging with the broader community, and participating in professional organizations.
Qualifications
Minimum education and/or licenses : Earned terminal degree in Epidemiology (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH) from an accredited public health program, school, or institution.
Demonstrated ability to teach epidemiology courses including theory and applications with potential focus areas such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer epidemiology, chronic disease, or social determinants of health.
Evidence of scholarly productivity with publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals and/or grant activity in public health, appropriate to career stage.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an independent research program
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of high-quality scholarly research, including first author publications.
Demonstrated potential to successfully secure extramural research funding.
Evidence of effective teaching and student mentorship.
Experience working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive academic environment
Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research or cross disciplinary collaboration
Conditions of Employment Full time on-site Norfolk, VA campus
Location : Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date : 12/25/2025
Application Review Date : 10/15/2025
Open Until Filled : Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should visit
https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23786
to apply and attach the following with their online application:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Published Article
Statement of Research Interests
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Three Professional References
Please direct any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Abdullah Al-Taiar at
aaltaiar@odu.edu
Telework Friendly No
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
ODU is one of only 101 Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive public institutions in the country. Old Dominion University earned the Research 1 Classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the highest level of research institutions in the United States. The Carnegie Classification has been the leading measure of research activities at U.S. colleges and institutions for more than half a century. The University joins a group of just 137, or 5%, of four-year research institutions with the R1 classification in the nation. ODU is an ethnically and culturally diverse urban campus of 21,000 students located in the Hampton Roads area, which is home to one of the world\'s largest military complexes, a burgeoning technology industry, and one of the nation\'s busiest ports. Norfolk State University, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed to transforming students\' lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. Offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its students to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their full potential as well rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders for the 21st century.
Nearby recreational activities include the Eastern Shore, Virginia\'s Blue Ridge Mountains, and nearby beaches in Virginia Beach and North Carolina\'s Outer Banks. Hampton Roads is three – four hours from the Washington DC area.
About the Department
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
Higheredjobs.com
DiverseJobs.com
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Jobs.Virginia.gov
Old Dominion University website
Virginia Pilot (website or print)
Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
Academic Keys
Other
If you selected \"Other,\" how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Published Article
Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Contact Information for Professional References
Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr