Job description

Department: DEAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Position Number: F3226A

Job Description

The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Environmental Health at Old Dominion University in the Joint School of Public Health (ODU; https://www.odu.edu/public-health ) and Norfolk State University (NSU; https://www.nsu.edu/Academics/Faculty-and-Academic-Divisions/Joint-School-of-Public-Health ) invites applications for a 10-month full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Epidemiology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise either in epidemiologic research methods or applied areas of epidemiologic research such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer, and chronic diseases. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active independent research program, pursue external research funding, teach courses in epidemiology, mentor graduate students, and contribute to the department and school through professional service.

Appointment at the level of Associate Professor requires a record of significant achievements in research, teaching, and service including an independent research program. Assistant Professor applicants must have strong potential for obtaining extramural funding to establish an independent research program.

Responsibilities:

Teaching: Deliver high-quality instruction in introductory and advanced epidemiology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Research: Develop and maintain an active research program in epidemiology that includes conducting independent research, applying for extramural research funding, collaborating with other faculty, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and mentoring students in research.

Service: Participate in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities, such as serving on committees, mentoring students, engaging with the broader community, and participating in professional organizations.Position Type

FullTimeMinimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Earned terminal degree in Epidemiology (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH) from an accredited public health program, school, or institution.Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

1. Demonstrated ability to teach epidemiology courses including theory and applications with potential focus areas such as infectious disease, maternal and child health, cancer epidemiology, chronic disease, or social determinants of health.
2. Evidence of scholarly productivity with publications in indexed peer-reviewed journals and/or grant activity in public health, appropriate to career stage.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an independent research program

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of high-quality scholarly research, including first author publications.
• Demonstrated potential to successfully secure extramural research funding.
• Evidence of effective teaching and student mentorship.
• Experience working with diverse populations, fostering an inclusive academic environment
• Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research or cross disciplinary collaboration

Conditions of Employment

full time on-site Norfolk, VA campusApplication Review Date: 10/15/2025

About the College

ODU is one of only 101 Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive public institutions in the country. Old Dominion University earned the Research 1 Classification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the highest level of research institutions in the United States. The Carnegie Classification® has been the leading measure of research activities at U.S. colleges and institutions for more than half a century. The University joins a group of just 137, or 5%, of four-year research institutions with the R1 classification in the nation. ODU is an ethnically and culturally diverse urban campus of 21,000 students located in the Hampton Roads area, which is home to one of the world’s largest military complexes, a burgeoning technology industry, and one of the nation’s busiest ports. Norfolk State University, a comprehensive urban public institution, is committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. Offering a supportive academic and culturally diverse environment for all, the University empowers its students to turn their aspirations into reality and achieve their full potential as well rounded, resourceful citizens and leaders for the 21st century.

Nearby recreational activities include the Eastern Shore, Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and nearby beaches in Virginia Beach and North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Hampton Roads is three – four hours from the Washington DC area.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23786 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Published Article
5. Statement of Research Interests
6. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
7. Contact Information for Three Professional References

Please direct any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Dr. Abdullah Al-Taiar at [email protected]Telework Friendly: No