Posting Details
Position Details
Title Open Rank
Faculty Appointment Status Tenure Track
Department IU Indianapolis Department of Epidemiology - Fairbanks School of Public Health
Location Indianapolis
Position Summary
The Department of Epidemiology in the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health FSPH is currently seeking to fill full-time faculty positions with the primary responsibilities of teaching, research, and service with a specific focus on injury epidemiology, environmental epidemiology, chronic disease epidemiology, or other related areas. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to the departments commitment to engage the city, state, nation, and beyond. Our location in the largest city of the state and state capital offers significant opportunities for faculty research and student educational enrichment during and after graduation. We prepare our graduates to enter and lead in an increasingly complex world where epidemiological skills are in high demand.
This is an open-rank, open-tenure opportunity where candidates may be appointed as tenure-track, tenured clinical, or research track based on qualifications and interests. Please indicate the type of position desired.
Candidates should have a defined research agenda and demonstrated established capacity for success as an independent scholar developing and maintaining a well-defined research agenda addressing critical health issues that affect populations in Indiana and beyond. Additionally, it is expected that candidates will actively engage with local communities fostering collaborative partnerships through community-based participatory research and service.
Teaching Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities will include high-quality instruction in epidemiology and public health with a particular emphasis on courses related to applied epidemiology and epidemiological methods. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to scholarly excellence exemplified by producing peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals and actively pursuing external research funding through grant applications to support research initiatives.
Faculty at the FSPH are also expected to teach at least two courses at the graduate or undergraduate level as well as mentor trainees in the departments graduate programs.
General Information
Indianapolis is the state capital of Indiana and is the 16th largest city in the nation, home to outstanding cultural institutions and several professional sports teams situated in a diverse regional economy. The Indianapolis campus known as IU Indy is the health and life science campus of Indiana University and the focal point of health profession education in the State of Indiana.
The Department and School maintain close relationships with many health systems, state and local health departments, the state Medicaid agency, the Indiana Hospital Association, physician groups, and other stakeholders.
Review of Applications
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience.
Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing their relevant qualifications and a copy of their curriculum vitae directly to the Faculty Search and Screen Committee. Electronic submission of all application materials is required and can be submitted online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/28416.
Inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Jiali Han, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology, jialhaniu.edu.
Basic Qualifications
A doctoral degree (e.g., DrPH, PhD, MD, or other equivalent credential) in a public health-related field is required. Candidates should have a defined research agenda and exhibit potential to develop into successful independent scholars.
Department Contact for Questions
Inquiries about the position may be sent to Dr. Jiali Han, Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology, jialhaniu.edu.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 07012025 Posting Number IU-101201-2025
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