Tenure Track Faculty Position in Population Health / Implementation Science

Current UC employees must apply internally via
SuccessFactors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience
and academic credentials.

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Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among
the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more
than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000
living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research
prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the
most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum
has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation
District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the
country with students earning $94 million annually through paid
experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big
12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic
impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,
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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed
to student success and positively transforming the community
through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an
impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are
key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (UC COM) has a
reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and
developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the
health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC
Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital Medical Center, COM faculty are transforming the world of
medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public
Health Sciences (DEPHS) is a top-tier department with
world-renowned faculty and staff.

A full-time, tenure track position at the
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level is available in the
Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at UC COM.
Academic rank, tenure, and start-up package will be commensurate
with credentials and experience.

The DEPHS offers graduate programs leading to MS and PhD
degrees as well as a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) program. The
appointee will be expected to participate in graduate and
post-doctoral training, and provide service to the Department and
UC COM. New faculty will find an outstanding environment for
conducting both independent and interdisciplinary collaborative
research within the UC COM, the Center for Public Health and the UC
Cancer Center and via interactions with faculty in the UC COM,
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), and
Cincinnati Veteran’s Hospital Medical Center (VAMC).

Essential Functions

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The successful candidate will lead an active, externally
funded research program in implementation science, population
health, or outcomes research, grounded in strong expertise in
statistical methodology and data science. The faculty member is
expected to secure and sustain extramural funding from federal
agencies (e.g., NIH, AHRQ, CDC, PCORI), state/local agencies,
foundations, and other sponsors; publish regularly in high-impact,
peer-reviewed journals; and present findings at national and
international meetings. The position calls for applying rigorous
quantitative and/or qualitative approaches. Methodological
expertise may include quantitative methods, qualitative methods,
mixed methods, implementation and evaluation frameworks, program
evaluation, pragmatic research designs, stakeholder-engaged
research, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and analysis
of large and complex datasets such as electronic health records,
claims, registries, and population surveys. The faculty member will
be expected to build collaborative, interdisciplinary partnerships
across the university, affiliated health systems, and community and
public health agencies, and to serve as a methodological resource
for colleagues and trainees across the Center for Public
Health.

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Teaching and mentoring are central to the role.
Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses in the
Center’s academic programs, including the undergraduate public
health curriculum; providing instruction and research mentorship to
students, residents, and fellows; supervising theses,
dissertations, and independent research projects; and helping
trainees build skills in study design, biostatistics, and data
analysis. The faculty member will also contribute to service
activities within the Center, the university, and the broader
professional community, including committee work, curriculum
development, and engagement with public health partners.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent in epidemiology, outcomes

research, biostatistics, applied statistics, population health,
implementation science or a related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Senior and intermediate level applicants:

established track record of continuous extramural funding and
excellence in independent and collaborative hypothesis-driven
research, teaching/mentoring, and service in a specialty
area

• Junior level applicants: evidence of strong

independent hypothesis-driven and collaborative research with the
promise to lead to extramural federal funding

• Leader / strong potential to become a leader in the field

of population health

• Excellent communication skills

Application Requirements

Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled. The appointment can start at any time. Please submit
complete curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a
statement of teaching, and the names of three references

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or

environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to
support your well-being, financial security, and work-life
balance. (UC
Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE
status. Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition
Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible
dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and
graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security
(except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension
plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with
UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off
policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off
(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,

prescription)

• Flexible spending accounts & wellness

programs

• Professional development & mentorship

opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,
please visit our Careers
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UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position,
you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment
eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of
identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9
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