Assistant or Associate Professor, Regular Title Series at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Epidemiology or Environmental Health or an equivalent, with a focus related to epidemiology and/or environmental health.

- Demonstrated ability in research, teaching, and service.
- Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the University involved in related disciplines.
- Interpersonal skills in communicating with a wide variety of professionals within and outside the University.
- A deep understanding of public health and ability to mentor students.
- Must possess organizational skills necessary for leading and managing public health-focused research and/or projects.

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The University of Kentucky invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor regular title series (tenure-track) position in the College of Public Health for a faculty member with expertise in research, teaching, and service in epidemiology and/or environmental health. Research activities of the faculty member are open to the specific focus of the candidate. Focus areas of particular interest include environmental epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, substance use epidemiology, causal inference, and injury epidemiology. The selected candidate will teach and mentor students in the College of Public Health at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This is a 12-month, full-time continuous appointment.

The individual in this position will be expected to develop and/or continue their own area of research and engage in collaborative research with other faculty from departments and research centers within the College and University. Other responsibilities include educational advising to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as serving on master’s and doctoral committees. This position will require working relationships with faculty in other departments within the College and University, medical residents, and students. The successful candidate will serve on appropriate committees and professional organizations on a regional or national level, along with appropriate College of Public Health, University and department committees.

Specific Responsibilities
1. The appointee will function as a full-time member of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, College of Public Health.
2. The appointee will have a primary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, College of Public Health.
3. The appointee will develop and maintain an active research program that focuses on determinants of disease or injury risk, outcomes, and public health.
4. The appointee will teach at least one course annually and contribute to other courses in the College of Public Health for the undergraduate or graduate programs.
5. The appointee will chair and serve as a member of graduate student committees
6. The appointee will provide expertise and leadership for the department, college, university and greater community.

FACULTY WORKLOAD
Research/Scholarly Activity 60%
Teaching and Advising 30%
Service 5%
Professional Development 5%
QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to specific requirements for the faculty position listed above, the following requirements should be met:
1. PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Epidemiology or Environmental Health or an equivalent, with a focus related to epidemiology and/or environmental health.
2. Demonstrated ability in research, teaching, and service.
3. Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the University involved in related disciplines.
4. Interpersonal skills in communicating with a wide variety of professionals within and outside the University.
5. A deep understanding of public health and ability to mentor students.
6. Must possess organizational skills necessary for leading and managing public health-focused research and/or projects.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Epidemiology or Environmental Health with a focus related to epidemiology and/or environmental health. Compensation will be competitive and aligned with the successful candidates experience and the responsibilities associated with this position.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits

The position will be posted until filled, with an intended start date of July 1, 2026. Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. The cover letter should include statements regarding the applicant’s research, teaching, and service experience. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Daniela Moga, daniela.moga@uky.edu

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.