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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12344639 Assistant Professor, Public Health

Department of Health and Kinesiology

Description: The Department of Health and Kinesiology is seeking an exceptional candidate for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will have an active research program with a demonstrated ability to establish and sustain an externally funded research agenda. Additionally, the candidate should be able to teach and develop courses in undergraduate and graduate programs, including areas such as statistical programming, analytical epidemiology, applied epidemiology, and biostatistics. The candidate will also support new programming within the MPH program, offered in both residential and online modalities. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, collaborating with faculty and staff, engaging in departmental and professional service, and working with community partners on public health initiatives.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a PhD, DrPH, DVM, or MD in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field. Candidates with MPH degrees

are preferred. A strong record of academic scholarship and teaching experience that meets qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois is required. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to, health behavior and promotion, health disparities, one health, rural health, community assessment surveillance, and implementing and evaluating effects of community-level interventions, all approached through the lens of epidemiology/biostatistics. Experience collaborating with communities on public health initiatives is also desirable.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis, paid over 12 months. The expected start date is August 16, 2024. The salary range for this position is \$80,000 to \$90,000. Salary is commensurate with experience. The position includes start-up funds and an attractive benefits package.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting then upload all required documents including:

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae

Research statement (up to 2 pages)

Teaching statement (up to 2 pages)

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (up to 1 page)

A list of names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers for at least three references. Candidates will be informed before references are contacted.

Please complete your application by January 6. Review of applications will begin immediately afterwards. However, the position will remain open until filled. Starting date is August 16, 2025.

For additional information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Dr. Andiara Schwingel (andiara@illinois.edu).

General Information:

The Department of Health and Kinesiology (HK, https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-home): The mission of the Department is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to health, rehabilitation, and human movement using an interdisciplinary approach. Through the integration of high-quality research, instruction, and outreach programs, faculty scholars within HK are leading initiatives that address pressing concerns of our diverse society such as prevention and management of chronic disease as well as maintenance of health and well-being across the lifespan. HK hosts a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-directory-update) working and learning in a collegial and collaborative environment. HK offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health and Kinesiology; Mast r of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Master of Science in Health Technology (MSHT). More than 1,600undergraduate and 200 graduate students are enrolled in the Department. Most undergraduate students continue their education in professional allied health or graduate degree programs, and most doctoral graduates attain positions in academia or industry. The recently renovated Freer Hall Lab includes a variety of new laboratory space totaling \38,000ft2 that includes several wet and dry space laboratories, office spaces for students and faculty, and common areas designed for meetings and collaboration. The research laboratories include two biochemistry and cell culture laboratories, equipped with centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, chemical fume hoods, incubators, -20oC freezers, flammable refrigerators, water purification system, and lab benches with vacuum and compressed air connectors. The three biospecimen collection sites include phlebotomy chairs and hospital beds designed for long-term studies. The metabolic testing laboratory is equipped with an isokinetic dynamometer for measuring muscle strength (HUMAC Norm), two treadmills, and a metabolic cart (Parvo). There is also a body composition lab equipped with several ultrasound machines and a DXA for measuring body composit