Position Information
School/College School of Public Health
Title School of Public Health-Professor-Epidemiology
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank Professor
Tenure Status Open Tenure
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center (O’Neal) and the UAB School of Public Health (SOPH) Department of Epidemiology seek a dynamic scientist and leader in cancer epidemiology for the Caldwell Marks Chair.
The Marks Chair will work with the O’Neal, SOPH, and Department of Epidemiology to strategically grow our research program in cancer epidemiology, including additional recruitments, and will work in an interdisciplinary research setting with significant opportunities to further develop and foster research collaborations campus-wide.
Required Qualifications
Eligible candidates must have an earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or MD) and formal training in epidemiology.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments, extramural research support, and mentoring and/or teaching experience to merit appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure in the Department of Epidemiology.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F1362P
Open Date 01/01/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation.
UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement
The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve.
Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise.
If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)