Binghamton University
Assistant or Associate Professor in Health and Medical Geography
Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, United States
Overview
Assistant or Associate Professor in Health and Medical Geography Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our mission, academics, facilities, and community life promote extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is about flourishing in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, with ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students, and our students share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. Job Description
The Department of Geography and the Global Public Health Program at Binghamton University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Health & Medical Geography. This is a joint appointment between the Geography Department (.50 FTE) and the Global Public Health Program (.50 FTE), with tenure home in Geography. The position offers opportunities for multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration across Geography, Global Public Health, Harpur College, the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAE). The preferred candidate will have an active research program focused on spatial analysis and health policy, and will be capable of teaching courses in these core areas as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The teaching load for the position is 2/2 split between Geography and Global Public Health. The start date for this position is August 17, 2026. Requirements
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Geography; OR Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Global Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Sociology) with a MS or MA graduate degree in Geography. Ph.D. must be conferred by August 17, 2026. Methodological background in spatial analysis Experience with health policy analysis across scales (e.g., global, national, subnational, local) Preferred Qualifications Research/teaching interfaces with one of Geography’s strengths in GIS and/or urban Experience analyzing policies related to global health, digital health, telehealth, or health technology access and equity Community-based collaborative research experience Experience with external funding Demonstrated history of teaching experience Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position. Additional Information
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following request form (link available on the side provided below). The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to promote equal opportunity employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. As required by Title IX, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University’s complete Non-Discrimination Notice, may be found on the university website. Executive Order 161 prohibits asking about current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information is requested, contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or info@goer.ny.gov. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus as of August 1, 2017. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Application Instructions
To apply, submit the following documents via: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193975 Teaching philosophy statement Names and contact information for three references Applications received by December 1, 2025, will receive full consideration. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates at a later date.
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Health and Medical Geography Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our mission, academics, facilities, and community life promote extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is about flourishing in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton’s collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation, and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, with ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students, and our students share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. Job Description
The Department of Geography and the Global Public Health Program at Binghamton University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Health & Medical Geography. This is a joint appointment between the Geography Department (.50 FTE) and the Global Public Health Program (.50 FTE), with tenure home in Geography. The position offers opportunities for multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration across Geography, Global Public Health, Harpur College, the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAE). The preferred candidate will have an active research program focused on spatial analysis and health policy, and will be capable of teaching courses in these core areas as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The teaching load for the position is 2/2 split between Geography and Global Public Health. The start date for this position is August 17, 2026. Requirements
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Geography; OR Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Global Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Sociology) with a MS or MA graduate degree in Geography. Ph.D. must be conferred by August 17, 2026. Methodological background in spatial analysis Experience with health policy analysis across scales (e.g., global, national, subnational, local) Preferred Qualifications Research/teaching interfaces with one of Geography’s strengths in GIS and/or urban Experience analyzing policies related to global health, digital health, telehealth, or health technology access and equity Community-based collaborative research experience Experience with external funding Demonstrated history of teaching experience Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position. Additional Information
Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following request form (link available on the side provided below). The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to promote equal opportunity employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification. As required by Title IX, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs and activities, including employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University’s complete Non-Discrimination Notice, may be found on the university website. Executive Order 161 prohibits asking about current or prior compensation until a conditional offer of employment with compensation is extended. If such information is requested, contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or info@goer.ny.gov. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus as of August 1, 2017. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Application Instructions
To apply, submit the following documents via: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193975 Teaching philosophy statement Names and contact information for three references Applications received by December 1, 2025, will receive full consideration. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates at a later date.
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