Assistant Professor

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Posting Information

Department Epidemiology - 463501 Posting Open Date 08/07/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Assistant Professor Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track Vacancy ID FAC0006048 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 09/01/2027

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Epidemiology (http://www.sph.unc.edu/epid/) is internationally recognized as a leader in epidemiologic research and training. The Department of Epidemiology is one of the eight departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health, the number one ranked public school of Public Health in the US. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni contribute to the department's standing among the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has approximately 37 Tenured- Tenure Track Faculty, 13 Joint Faculty, 19 Fixed Term Faculty, 129 Adjunct Faculty, 52 staff, and approximately 20 Postdoctoral Fellows and 230 students (150 PhD, 10 MSCR, 70 MPH). The department's operating budget was $35 million in sponsored funding across research, training, and public service activities in 2025.

Position Summary

Up to four full-time tenure-track faculty positions in the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology.

Competitive candidates will demonstrate strong capacity for research that impacts public health, advances the field of epidemiology, and contributes to the department's teaching mission. As members of the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, faculty are expected to develop independently funded research portfolios, contribute impactful scholarly products, mentor master's and doctoral students, and teach core epidemiology methods and/or substantive area courses in epidemiology.

The department's primary focus is the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. The department provides strong training in research methods and opportunities to apply epidemiology to a wide range of health problems.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

PhD or equivalent degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field prepared to conduct independent research, contribute high-quality teaching, and mentor student training in epidemiology research.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Tenure-track faculty at all levels are expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, service and scholarship through their scholarly contributions to science, capacity to obtain extramural funding that supports independent research, classroom instruction, and mentoring master's and doctoral students. Future promotion to the rank of Associate Professor will require demonstrating a successful record of scholarship, leadership of funded epidemiologic research (in the role of PI/MPI role on grants or contracts) and a track record for training graduate students (demonstrated through both mentoring and teaching).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Applications should be submitted electronically through the following website: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323611

Applications should include a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323611

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Sharon Sullivan, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email sharon_sullivan@unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your highest degree?
• PhD
• MD
• PharmD
• DDS
• DVM
• JD
• MLS/MIS
• Masters
• Other