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University of Alabama at Birmingham lists this School of Public Health-Associate Professor/Professor-Epidemiology opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
School of Public Health-Associate Professor/Professor-Epidemiology
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3 letters of recommendation are required from position finalists.
Position Information
School/College
School/College School of Public Health
Title
Title School of Public Health-Associate Professor/Professor-Epidemiology
Assignment Category
Assignment Category Full-Time
Rank
Rank Associate Professor/Professor
Payroll Status
Payroll Status Faculty 12
Job Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ), Department of Epidemiology in the School of Public Health ( SOPH ) is inviting applications from outstanding candidates for a full-time open tenure faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (12-month appointments with rank and tenure status commensurate with qualifications). We are seeking applicants who have research programs in high-priority funding areas, including but not limited to aging (e.g., brain health), infectious diseases (e.g., HIV / AIDS ), and other chronic disease and disability outcomes (e.g., multimorbidity, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer). Applicants with research programs that will enhance and build on the departmental strengths in cardiovascular diseases and genomics/omics are also of significant interest.
Required Qualifications
Required qualifications include a strong record of extramural funding as a principal investigator and co-investigator, experience in teaching graduate- or undergraduate-level epidemiology courses, and demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary, collaborative academic setting. Eligible candidates must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree with graduate-level training in epidemiology or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number
Posting Number F2908P
Open Date
Open Date 09/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
3 letters of recommendation are required from position finalists.
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
About University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB pursues the frontiers of education, research, and health care and strives to be one of the most dynamic and productive universities of the 21st century. In 2026, UAB was ranked No. 137 globally, placing the University among the top five public institutions in the Southeast by TIME’s World’s Top Universities.
Birmingham has thriving outdoors, arts, and cultural scenes ( ) and is one of the best places to live, work, and play in the Southeast. Our restaurant scene is truly world-class, featuring nationally award-winning restaurants and chefs (
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Documents Needed To Apply
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Cover Letter
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham
1720 2nd Ave South
Birmingham, AL 35294
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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
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