Assistant Professor, Epidemiology

Assistant Professor Epidemiology

About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students faculty and staff to become effective scholars contributors and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

The School of Health and Social Services invites applicants for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in our CEPH accredited MPH Program. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (including in-person and online modes of delivery) conducting and disseminating original research advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students serving on Program and University committees and ensuring that the Program continues to meet all external accreditation requirements.

This position is located within the School of Health and Social Services which offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Child and Family Services Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Health Care Administration Health Information Management Health Sciences Public Health and Social Work. The School is an academic unit of the College of Health and Human Services which is also home to the CAYA Advancing Research and Community Health (ARCH) Institute which brings together the Colleges applied research centers clinics laboratories faculty staff students and community partners within a shared structure. Through this connected approach CAYA ARCH Institute aligns expertise ideas and resources across disciplines to address health and community needs throughout the region and beyond.

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate in epidemiology or public health with an emphasis in epidemiology. (ABD candidates who have successfully defended their dissertation proposals will also be considered)
• Experience with advanced forms of epidemiologic and biostatistical methods
• Demonstrated research potential
• Commitment to collaborative approaches with both academic and community professionals to advance public health through teaching research and service

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Revised 1992 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race color ethnicity national origin creed religion political belief sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status age uniformed services veteran status genetic information pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at for assistance. To report concerns related to WKUs Discrimination and Harassment Policy No. 0.2040 and/or WKUs Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination Harassment and Retaliation Policy No. 0.2070 please complete the . Additional information regarding Title IX including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options is available on WKUs Title IX website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: information related to job postings application status or the hiring process please email .

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by January 15 2027 although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• A letter of application outlining your experience and research interests related to epidemiology and public health
• A statement outlining your philosophy and approaches in the areas of teaching scholarship and service
• Current curriculum vitae
• Transcripts from last degree granting college/university (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for review process)

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.

Required Experience:

Junior IC