Tenure-Track Professor (Associate or Full)

Indiana University Academic Positions•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Community and Global Health at the Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor. We are particularly interested in mid-career and senior scholars with established research programs and strong records of external funding. This position requires on-site presence in Indianapolis consistent with school and campus expectations. This 12-month appointment emphasizes excellence in research, teaching, and service with a strong commitment to advancing local and/or global public health. The successful candidate will be a seasoned researcher, scholarly leader, and experienced mentor with a strong history of external funding. He/she will establish and maintain local and/or global strategic partnerships and contribute to building the department’s research and educational capacity.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD, or equivalent) in public health, social sciences, behavioral sciences, health sciences, or closely related field.
Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications appropriate to mid-career or senior level.
Proven success in securing and managing extramural research funding as principal investigator.
Active participation in national organizations and leadership activities.
Excellence in teaching and mentoring at the graduate level.
Strong mentorship record with early career faculty.
Commitment to fostering inclusive learning and research environments and addressing health disparities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of communities, stakeholders, and interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Established research programs and strong records of external funding.
Established community partnerships and applied experience within the United States and/or internationally.
Experience with online and hybrid teaching modalities.
Doctoral-level student advising and doctoral committee service.
Curriculum development and academic program leadership experience.
Bilingual or multilingual capabilities.
National or international recognition in field of expertise.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program from federal agencies (NIH, NSF, CDC), foundations, industry, or other sources.
Publish in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
Mentor junior faculty and graduate students.
Build upon and expand the department’s existing research infrastructure and partnerships.
Contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly the MPH program, MS in Global Health and Sustainable Development, and/or DrPH in Global Health Leadership.
Mentor and advise doctoral students, serve on doctoral committees.
Develop innovative curricula reflecting contemporary public health challenges.
Demonstrate excellence in both in-person and online/asynchronous teaching.
Contribute to departmental strategic planning and program development.
Serve on department, school, and university committees.
Build and maintain external partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and/or international organizations.
Mentor junior faculty in research and career development.