The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in pediatric population health. The ideal candidate will be a public health researcher or clinician scientist with training in epidemiological methods, and statistical analysis. Expertise in behavioral, and environmental determinants of pediatric mental and behavioral health is highly desirable.

This position will be housed within the OSPH, with the potential for a secondary appointment in the department of pediatrics and/or psychiatry at UTSW, depending on the candidate’s qualifications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty across UTSW and its affiliated health systems, including Children’s Health System of Texas (CHST), to advance pediatric population health research and practice. The faculty member will play a key role in advancing the mission of the Center for Pediatric Population Health (CAPHP), a collaborative initiative between the OSPH and CHST, dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities in pediatric populations through innovative research, policy translation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead an independent research program focused on pediatric behavioral or mental health and broader pediatric health initiatives.
• Secure external funding to support research activities.
• Engage in collaborative research with faculty across CAPHP, OSPH, CHST, UTSW clinical departments, and affiliated institutions.
• Teach and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in public health and related disciplines.
• Contribute to service activities within OSPH, UTSW, CAPHP, and the broader community.
• For clinician-scientists, clinical duties may be available within affiliated hospitals and clinics at UTSW.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or Dr.PH. in epidemiology, public health, psychology, social work, statistics, or a related field; or an M.D. with an accompanying public health graduate degree and a minimum of five years of research experience.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting behavioral or mental health research, data analysis, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in pediatric public health, behavioral or mental health prevention, and/or the design, implementation, and evaluation of health interventions in pediatric populations.
• A strong record of mentorship and teaching at the graduate level is preferred.

About the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center:

The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health is the first school of public health in North Texas, committed to advancing public health science and practice through interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement. UTSW is one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, integrating pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. UTSW has more than 3,000 faculty and is home to numerous research institutes and centers, providing a dynamic environment for collaboration and scientific discovery. The CAPHP serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research and training aimed at improving pediatric health and translating findings into policy and practice.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and contact information for three references. 

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

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