Job Information
University of Michigan Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
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How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply online via this link (http://apply.interfolio.com/151926) . Review of applications will begin October 11, 2024 and continue until suitable candidates are identified. Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to the search committee via email at [email protected]
A complete application should include:
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).
Statement of current and future research plans (3-4 pages).
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including courses you may wish to teach (1-2 pages).
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).
Job Summary
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*
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.
Underfill Statement
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
Additional Information
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.
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.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
253026
Working Title
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor
Job Title
PROFESSOR
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
School Pub Health
Department
Epidemiology Department
Posting Begin/End Date
10/01/2024 - 11/29/2024
Career Interest
Instructional - Regular
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