Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health Intervention & Implementation Science within the Department of Public Health Sciences

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The University of Virginia (UVA) Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS), in conjunction with the UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Community Cancer Control and Obesity Research Center (CORC), is seeking applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the division of Health Intervention & Implementation Science. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and leading a multidisciplinary research program, contributing to team science collaborations, and supporting the mission of the department and center. The CORC has a strong history of developing, testing, and implementing effective obesity and cancer prevention and control interventions and aims to strategically expand its faculty to complement existing expertise. This PHS/CORC position will preferably focus on community-based research and education related to physical activity. The ideal candidate will be motivated, independent, highly organized, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities will include teaching and service, with an expectation to participate in relevant national and international organizations. PHS provides a dynamic academic environment with access to research support services. The department offers comprehensive scientific and analytical services to the UVA School of Medicine through its Divisions of Biostatistics & Health Data Science; Health Evaluation & Outcomes Science; and Health Intervention & Implementation Science. The department also offers two master's degrees: an MS in Clinical Research and an MPH. Successful candidates will contribute to the design and implementation of the graduate education curriculum, teach intermediate and advanced graduate-level methods courses, conduct research, and advance scholarship in their area of expertise. More information about PHS can be found at https://med.virginia.edu/phs.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in exercise science, public health, or a related field.
• Expertise in the design and implementation of community-based clinical trials focused on physical activity, preferably in settings such as schools, places of worship, or other community organizations.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Proven track record of extramural funding from NIH or similar funding agencies.

Nice To Haves

• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Active extramural funding from NIH or similar funding agencies.
• Mentoring experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a multidisciplinary research program.
• Contribute to team science collaboration.
• Conduct community-based research and education focused on physical activity.
• Participate in teaching and service responsibilities.
• Participate in appropriate national and international organizations.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the graduate education curriculum.
• Teach intermediate and advanced graduate level methods courses.
• Conduct research.
• Advance scholarship in their area of expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree