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Johns Hopkins University Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health in Baltimore, Maryland

The Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/population-family-and-reproductive-health) (PFRH) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is recruiting a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor

PFRH is an interdisciplinary department focused on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the life course. The department hosts ten centers and supports impactful research and practice initiatives, with key areas of interest focused on: Child and Adolescent Health (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/population-family-and-reproductive-health/research-and-practice/life-course-framework/child-and-adolescent-health) ; Women's, Sexual and Reproductive Health (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/population-family-and-reproductive-health/research-and-practice/womens-sexual-and-reproductive-health) , Population and Health, (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/population-family-and-reproductive-health/research-and-practice/life-course-framework/population-and-health) and Maternal, Fetal and Perinatal Health (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/population-family-and-reproductive-health/research-and-practice/maternal-fetal-and-perinatal-health) . Candidates focused on maternal health should consider a separate, ongoing search focused on maternal health (http://apply.interfolio.com/150297) .

The successful applicant will apply a life course perspective in pursuing innovative research and pedagogy addressing an area of population health methods and measurement . We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise, skills, and experience in one or more of the following content and methodological areas:

  • Health equity; structural and social determinants of health

  • Digital technologies, AI, or other technologies to advance population health

  • Health systems factors and policies influencing population health

  • Intervention design and evaluation

  • Implementation science

  • Data informatics and analytics

  • Survey and sample design and advanced statistical modeling

  • Community-engaged research

  • Clinical trial design and implementation

    PFRH faculty research spans both domestic and international contexts, ranging from foundational studies to applied research, translation, and implementation projects conducted alongside international, national, state, and local partners. Our work considers multiple levels of influence on health, including biological and social, across different life stages with an intergenerational approach to health. PFRH is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students, faculty, and staff. The department's graduate program attracts exceptionally talented students from both the United States and abroad. These students actively contribute to the scientific literature and go on to hold significant academic positions and public health leadership roles worldwide after graduation.

    The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health strives to improve the health and health equity of global communities by advancing public health education, scholarship, and practice and is firmly committed to a school that embraces scholarship, critical thinking, innovation and scientific rigor and cultivates a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students, faculty and staff. Only by uplifting these principles and promoting a culture of belonging, can we deliver on our mission of protecting health and saving lives and drive excellence in all we do.

    The successful candidate, in alignment with the Department's mission, will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, participate in PFRH's educational program, and contribute to the vibrancy of the Department, School and University. Departmental resources and faculty mentorship will support the development of an externally funded research program. We welcome applications from individuals with either domestic or international experience and strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. An explicit goal of this search is to recruit faculty who will bring diversity and consequent innovation to the department, in alignment with the University's stated goals ( https://diversity.jhu.edu/second-jhu-roadmap-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/faculty-goals/ ).

    A doctoral degree in public health, biology, psychology, social science, medicine, demography, or related fields is required. Rank will be commensurate with experience. All tenure-track faculty are also required to be on campus regularly throughout the year to actively participate in departmental activities and be accessible to students and colleagues.

Salary: Assistant Professor: $140,000 - $170,000; Associate Professor: $170,000 - $205,000

Applications should include:

  1. Curriculum vitae

  2. Cover letter of interest (1-2 pages) that summarizes why they are attracted to this position, what attributes and experiences make them a competitive candidate, and how their past record, current actions, and future plans will contribute to the mission and values of the BSPH as stated at https://publichealth.jhu.edu/about/at-a-glance/mission-vision-and-values

  3. Names and contact information of three references.

    Review of candidates will begin on January 15, 2025. Please direct all questions to Dr. Kristin Mmari at kmmari1@jhu.edu

Additional Information

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.

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Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.

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Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion (https://diversity.jhu.edu/roadmap-on-diversity-and-inclusion/) .

Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine (https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/flu-vaccine-policy/) . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Job Type: Full Time Johns Hopkins University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Consistent with the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will assess the comprehensive qualifications of each applicant.

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