The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking exceptional candidates for open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in Epidemiology. The Department of Epidemiology within the UT Southwestern O’Donnell School of Public Health is undergoing significant expansion. Although relatively new, the department has already established a national reputation in epidemiological research in cardiometabolic and brain health, infectious diseases and vaccination research, maternal and child health, and cancer epidemiology and prevention. In addition to master’s degree programs, the department has two doctoral programs: a PhD in Applied Epidemiology and a PhD in Clinical Investigation.

We encourage applications from exceptional scholars with a national reputation in epidemiological and population research. Qualified candidates should hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Sc., DrPH, or equivalent) in Epidemiology, or an MD with additional training in Epidemiology or Clinical Investigation (M.S., M.P.H., MSc., or Ph.D.). Candidates must demonstrate a successful and impactful research career with a strong record of securing external funding (e.g., NIH, CDC, AHRQ, PCORI). Experience in academic leadership, program development, teaching, and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration is highly desired.

The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health offers unique academic and research opportunities for successful candidates. Numerous clinic- and population-based research programs, including the Dallas Hearts and Minds Study, provide ample opportunities for collaboration. Additionally, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, home to 7.8 million people, features a large and diverse population—41 percent Hispanic and 24 percent African American—offering exceptional opportunities for population health research.

UT Southwestern O’Donnell School of Public Health has a substantial research portfolio and is emerging as a leader in population health research. Faculty members are supported by both quantitative and qualitative methods cores, as well as a comprehensive range of pre- and post-grant support services. The school’s faculty are experts in diverse fields, including epidemiology, clinical trials, community participatory research, implementation science, biostatistics, data science, AI, and social and behavioral sciences.

UT Southwestern boasts over 3,000 full-time faculty members, contributing to more than $719 million in annual grant funded research. The University is home to 24 members of the National Academy of Medicine, 25 members of the National Academy of Sciences and 6 Nobel laureates. The many centers of research excellence on campus include the O’Donnell Brain Institute, the Simmons Cancer Center (an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center), and an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award Program. The UT Southwestern Medical District spans 230 acres in Dallas. Through its own and affiliated health systems – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Children’s Health, Texas Health Resources, and the VA North Texas Health Care System – UT Southwestern physicians are central to the care of millions of residents in North Texas.

Qualifications/Candidate Requirements:

• Ph.D., M.D., Sc.D., DrPH, or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
• Highly self-motivated individual, enthusiastic about scientific discovery and able to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
• Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations to conduct research aimed at enhancing the health of the people of Texas and beyond

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.

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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