The Division of Public Health at the University of Utah is recruiting up to two tenure- or lecturer-track faculty members (at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor) to expand and strengthen our teaching and research efforts. We are seeking faculty with expertise in the areas of maternal/child and family health, environmental health, and causal methods in epidemiology. Experience and expertise in the application of AI in public health education and/or research is highly desirable.

Rank, track and salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Division of Public Health is in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine which operates a system of 12 community-based clinics providing unique opportunities for applied studies. We offer four graduate degrees, including MPH, MSPH, Master of Statistics in Biostatistics, and a PhD in Public Health, serving over 100 graduate students. There are Global Health and Community Health focus areas, including educational programs in Ghana, Peru and India. The Department has a very active research program with ~$16 million in annual research expenditures. DFPM is currently ranked #2 in NIH funding among departments of family medicine in the 2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research report. We value collaboration, meaningful engagement with learners and communities and impactful science. The Department is part of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine on the Health Sciences Campus and home to 23 Institutes and Centers including The Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI; our NCATS funded CTSA), the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Institute, the Center for Medical Innovation, and the Utah Center on Aging.

For additional information, please contact Courtney DeMond at courtney.demond@utah.edu .

Quick link for posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/192178

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

For additional information, please contact Courtney DeMond at courtney.demond@utah.edu .

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Statement
4. Research Statement
5. Personal Statement

Optional Documents

1. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
2. Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
3. Example of Research 1
4. List of References