Public Health Epidemiology Associate and Full Professor

Public Health Epidemiology Associate and Full Professor

Seeking to accelerate our vision to be the exemplar catalyst for innovation and advancement of the profession of public health, locally and globally, the University of South Florida College of Public Health invites applications for two tenure earning faculty positions at the rank of associate or full professor in public health epidemiology.

This is a special opportunity to join a dynamic faculty actively engaged in shaping the future of public health through innovative curricula, transformational research and community partnerships designed to create positive collective impact on health.

The University of South Florida System—which includes three, separately accredited institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee—is the academic home of more than 50,000 students. A global research university, USF is ranked in the top 30 nationally for research expenditures among public universities, according to the National Science Foundation. In fiscal year 2018, the university was awarded over $500 million in contracts and grants.

Part of USF Health, the USF College of Public Health was founded in 1984 as the first college of public health in Florida and consists of a multidisciplinary faculty of 84 scholars, professionals and leaders serving the educational needs of more than 1,500 students in bachelors, master’s and doctoral degree programs. COPH is organized into four strategic areas: global and planetary health; interdisciplinary science and practice; policy, practice and leadership; and, population health science. Our faculty select their strategic area of interest and are encouraged to engage in research and teaching with faculty from all disciplines within their strategic area of emphasis and across the college. We are transforming curricula and degree programs at all levels; we are engaging in translational research and the translation of that research to practice; and we are committed to public health workforce and systems development, locally and around the world. We enjoy active collaborative relationships with our colleagues across the USF Health colleges and the university. See the COPH website at health.usf.edu/publichealth to learn more about our dynamic and innovative faculty and college.

USF Tampa is located in a dynamic and growing metropolitan area of nearly three million residents and offers a wide-range of cultural, artistic, athletic and recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to Gulf of Mexico beaches, and an affordable cost of living.

Closing Date: Positions will remain open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 1, 2019.

Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.

To apply: Candidates must complete an online application to be considered for this position. Please visit usf.edu and access “Work at USF” and then click on Access Careers@USF and search for position numbers 2318 and 13077.

According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access institution. Applicants who need disability accommodations in order to participate in the selection process should notify Sheri Shakes at (813) 974-6494 or TDD (813) 974-1758 at least five working days in advance of need.