The
Department
of
Epidemiology at
the
University of
Michigan
School of
Public
Health invites
applications
for an
open-rank
tenure-track
faculty position with a focus on infectious disease
epidemiology.
The successful
candidate will have or
develop a
research
program that
includes a
laboratory component
focused on
one or
more
viral
pathogens within a population health context,
nationally or
globally. We
are interested in a broad range of substantive areas
including virology,
immunology,
and global health.
We seek an innovative,
high-quality scholar dedicated to researching and
combating viral
infectious
diseases.
We are especially
interested in highly qualified candidates who can
contribute,
through their research,
teaching,
and/or service,
to
the diversity and excellence of the
academic community.
We
especially encourage applications from
scientists whose research focuses on
biosafety level
3 (BSL-3)
pathogens,
the
epidemiology and transmission of viral pathogens,
vector-borne
diseases,
emerging viral infections,
immunology,
pathogenesis
and/or
work in a
global setting.
Ultimately,
we
seek to
recruit and
retain a
diverse
workforce that
reflects our commitment to
serve the
diverse
people of
Michigan, to
maintain the
excellence
of the
University, and to
offer
our students
richly varied perspectives,
educational and
applied experiences, and ways of
knowing and
learning.
Required qualifications
include a
doctoral degree
and a
strong
track record
of
infectious disease epidemiological
research. Applicants are
expected to
have
evidence of
independence
and the
potential to
become strong graduate-level
instructors.
Our Department of Epidemiology is home to
more than 40 highly interdisciplinary,
internationally
recognized faculty members
whose research
encompasses
a broad
range of epidemiologic
disciplines.
The Department
also has 23 joint and adjunct faculty members who
hold primary appointments in
other departments (e.g.,
Environmental
Health Sciences,
Biostatistics,
Medicine,
Institute
for
Social Research,
among others)
or who work in
important public health sectors outside of
academia.
Research expenditures
in the Department of Epidemiology were just under
$37 million dollars during the 2022 fiscal year. BSL-2 and
BSL-3 facilities are
available in
the
School of
Public Health,
supporting
cutting-edge research on infectious diseases. The
Department,
School and University have
several relevant research centers including the Michigan
Center for Infectious Disease Threats (MCIDT),
Molecular and Clinical
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (MAC-EPID),
Center for
Respiratory Virus Research and
Response,
and
the
Center for Global
Health
Equity (CGHE). The Department has large and highly
successful training programs at both the masters and
doctoral level,
and the
School
of Public Health has a thriving undergraduate program.
A
complete
application
should
include:
1.
Curriculum
Vitae,
including
the complete contact information of
three
people who may
be asked
to write
a
letter of
reference (we will not contact these
individuals without first informing you that we
will do so).
2.
Statement
of
current and
future research
plans
(3-4
pages).
3.
Statement
of
teaching
philosophy and
experience,
including
courses
you may
wish to
teach
(1-2
pages).
4.
The
University of
Michigan
School
of Public
Health is
strongly committed to
building and
supporting the
needs
of a diverse
public health workforce and research
community.
Please provide a statement discussing the ways in
which you have - or plan to - address systemic social
inequalities and advance the goals of
diversity,
equity and
inclusion via your research,
teaching,
and
academic service (1-2 pages).
Interested
applicants
should
apply online
via this
link.
Review of
applications
will begin October
7, 2024 and continue until suitable candidates
are identified. Inquiries regarding this position can
be
directed to the
search committee via email at
epidfacsearch@umich.edu
The University of Michigan is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities and
women are particularly encouraged to apply. This search
will be conducted in a manner consistent with the
University of Michigan's
newly released campus-wide Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
Planning Initiative. For more information,
see
http://diversity.umich.edu/our-commitment/.
The University is responsive to
the needs of dual-career
couples.
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