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The Department of Epidemiology
in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position
(Assistant Professor or Associate Professor) in infectious
disease epidemiology. We particularly welcome applications
from those with expertise in population-based infectious
disease research, emerging infections, pathogen
transmission, genomic surveillance, clinical management of
infectious disease, or infection prevention. The
Department is dedicated to infectious disease epidemiology
as a primary focus area with numerous core resources
suited to diverse types of infectious diseases research,
and a Certificate in Emerging Infectious Disease
Epidemiology. Outstanding collaboration between our
faculty and the faculty from the health sciences and other
colleges at the University of Iowa and Iowa State
University is a hallmark of the Department. The faculty
member should be eligible for the rank of assistant
professor to associate professor, depending upon
experience and record of research productivity.
The
Department provides a strong infrastructure for clinical,
translational, and etiologic infectious diseases research.
Examples include working with our State Hygienic
Laboratory headquartered on the University of Iowa's
Research Park for research involving Next Generation
sequencing in surveillance of infectious diseases;
collaborating with our Center for Emerging Infectious
Diseases, particularly for research on zoonotic disease;
the Environmental Health Sciences Research Center; and
collaborating with the Veterans Rural Health Resource
Center and Rural Telehealth Research Center on strategies
for improving care for people with infectious diseases in
rural settings. Other pertinent resources include the
Department’s Health Effectiveness Research Center and
PCORnet®, the national clinical research network; Iowa
Health Care infection prevention network; and the diverse
laboratories of our secondary and collaborating faculty.
At the State level, Iowa Department of Health and Human
Services Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology and Iowa
State One Health programs are important collaborators.
The College
of Public Health is ranked No. 25 among 213
schools/programs of public health in the nation and has a
diverse research portfolio including more than 20 research
centers
https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/research-centers/.
The College is located on the main health campus in direct
proximity to the other health sciences colleges (Medicine,
Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry). The Department of
Epidemiology partners with the University’s Carver College
of Medicine and other health science colleges and has
research and training relationships with the Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services. The University
of Iowa is home to the Iowa Institute for Clinical and
Translational Sciences, an NIH CTSA program hub, and to
the NCI-designated Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. The
department hosts two state-wide registries: an NCI SEER
registry and CDC birth defects surveillance registry.
At
the University of Iowa, we recognize the important
relationship between productive careers and quality
personal lives. We have a wealth of resources designed to
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Iowa City is a
vibrant Midwestern university town with an intellectual
and cultural atmosphere, diverse international community,
and dynamic downtown full of shops and restaurants. With
over 30,000 students, the University is one of the state’s
largest employers. Iowa City is one of only two UNESCO
Cities of Literature in the U.S. and enjoys a thriving
artistic community. The Iowa City area has great public
schools, affordable homes, exceptional health care, easy
commutes, and many other assets that make it among the
most desirable places to live:
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Top 100
Places to Live (Livability, 2024)
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#13: Most
Livable College Towns (SmartAsset.com, 2021)
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#13: The
50 Happiest Cities in the United States (USA Today,
2021)
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The
Nicest Place to Live in Iowa (Reader’s Digest, 2020)
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#2: Most
Fitness-Friendly Places for 2020 (Smart Asset, 2019)
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Best
Place to Live for Families (Fortune, 2024)
To apply
for this position, please visit
http://jobs.uiowa.edu, faculty requisition #75454.
Candidates should provide:
Please address inquiries and nominations to the search
committee chair, Ryan Carnahan, Professor. Additional
information about the department is available at
http://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/epi/
Successful
candidates will be required to self-disclose any
misconduct history or pending research misconduct
investigation including but not limited to sexual
misconduct in prior employment and provide a related
release and will be subject to a criminal background and
credential check.
The University of Iowa is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will
receive consideration for employment free from
discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including
childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic
information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S.
military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
associational preferences. The University also affirms its
commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal
access to university facilities. Women and Minorities are
encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies.
Educational Requirement
Applicants must
hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology or in a relevant
field or a clinical doctorate (e.g. MD, PharmD, DVM) with
experience in infectious disease epidemiology research and
practice.
Required Qualifications
Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor level
- Commitment to excellence
in teaching and advising graduate students
- Comprehensive and
contemporary epidemiologic methods training
- Demonstrated potential
or ability to obtain an extramurally funded research
program
- Established record of
peer-reviewed publications
Tenure-Track Associate
Professor level
- All of the above, plus
- Commensurate record of
teaching experience
- Proven track record of
extramurally funded research
- Research productivity
commensurate with years of professional experience
Desirable Qualification
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Ability to engage in
multi-disciplinary collaboration between departments
across the university and with public health agencies and
other related organizations
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Demonstrated ability to foster
a welcoming and respectful work and academic environment
for people of all backgrounds.
Online Application Required
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Name and Contact Information of References
- Letter of Interest
- Research Statement Number of References: 3
To start the Online Application process for this
position,
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Contact
The
University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged
to apply and will receive consideration for employment
free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy
(including childbirth and related conditions), disability,
genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in
the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
associational preferences. The University also affirms its
commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal
access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are
encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For
additional information on nondiscrimination policies,
contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and
the ADA in
The Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 319/335-0705
(voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa,
202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons
with disabilities may contact University Human
Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319)
335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu,
to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.
Prospective employees may review the University Campus
Security Policy and the latest annual crime statistics by
contacting the
Department of Public Safety at 319/335-5022.
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