The Department of Epidemiology in the Fay W. Boozman
College of Public Health (COPH) at the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invites applications
for a tenure-track position in Epidemiology at the
Associate Professor rank. Individuals with any area of
research interest in Epidemiology will be considered;
however, those with research interests in epidemiologic
methods, cancer, perinatal, or maternal child health
epidemiology are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants should have an earned doctorate in Epidemiology
from an accredited program, a commitment to excellence in
teaching and advising graduate students, highly competent
in epidemiologic methods, and a track record of scholarly
research, including peer-reviewed publications with a
history of obtaining extramural research funding.
Faculty in the UAMS Department of
Epidemiology collaborate with colleagues from the Colleges
of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Health Professions,
centers of excellence such as the Winthrop P. Rockefeller
Cancer Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging,
Translational Research Institute (i.e., National
Institutes of Health-funded Center for Clinical and
Translational Research), as well as neighboring
institutions, including Arkansas Children’s Hospital,
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute, and the Arkansas
Department of Health.
The COPH was created in 2001 with a portion
of the state’s tobacco settlement funds and is accredited
by the Council on Education for Public Health. Accredited
degree programs include MPH, MHA, PhD, and DrPH programs.
The college has five departments and five centers. We
offer a collaborative work environment that builds upon
UAMS’ unique capabilities in bioinformatics, telemedicine,
and community-engaged research.
Located in central Arkansas,
Little Rock, the state’s capital, is
centrally located in the state on the Arkansas River (http://www.littlerock.com/).
It is a growing and thriving metropolitan area that is a
hub for business, arts, government, and healthcare in the
state. Little Rock boasts a thriving downtown, with a
robust restaurant and music scene, complete with a
low-cost-of-living. Along the Arkansas River are over 50
miles of biking and walking trails. Little Rock was
honored in 2013 as the #1 city in Kiplinger’s 10
Great Places to Live (small to midsize city category), was
also ranked in Forbes in the 15 Best Cities for
Young Adults and One of Five Secret Foodie Cities, and in
May 2016 was ranked as #4 in the 20 best affordable places
to live in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report
(http://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/slideshows/the-20-best-affordable-places-to-live-in-the-us/).
Applications will be accepted and reviewed
until the position is filled. Applications from women,
veterans and racial or ethnic minorities are strongly
encouraged. Interested individuals should submit a current
curriculum vitae (CV), name and contact of at least three
references, and a letter outlining their interests,
relevant experience and career goals to:
Joseph Su, Ph.D., Professor, Department of
Epidemiology, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West
Markham, Slot 820, Little Rock, AR 72205. Telephone:
501-526-6610; Email: LJSu@uams.edu.
UAMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
committed to the diversity of its workforce.
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