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The Division of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health at The Ohio State University (OSU) is recruiting for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of disparities in health related to racism. As a national leader in public health research, OSU has a responsibility to advance the research on racial justice to improve the health of our community, state and nation. We welcome applicants who have strong expertise in epidemiological methods and a track record in conducting epidemiological research related to health disparities resulting from structural racism.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach, including developing and leading graduate-level courses on advanced methods in epidemiology, obtain external funding to conduct rigorous research on racism-related health disparities, and perform service to the university and community. The successful applicant also will be expected to engage in inter-and multidisciplinary research with other investigators at OSU or elsewhere.

The College of Public Health provides a robust environment for research with support from a central research office. The Division of Epidemiology has an excellent track record for NIH-funded research. It provides a cooperative and supportive environment within a larger University setting. In addition to the College of Public Health, OSU has six other health allied Colleges, the Glenn College of Public Affairs, and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to the study of issues related to race and ethnicity.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and single parents and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. The University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

Applications will be accepted immediately, and will be considered until the search has concluded. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing interests and suitability for the position, a CV, the names and contact information for three potential academic references, and copies of two recent publications. The College of Public Health is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and belonging for all. We strive to promote diversity and equity – and to be a model of inclusive excellence. Please include a separate diversity statement (up to one page) which outlines examples of your past commitment to diversity and inclusion and how you believe you might contribute to our inclusive climate. Applications are accepted through Academic Jobs Online.

Successful candidates will demonstrate (1) a record of high quality research and scholarship, or for assistant professor candidates, demonstration of a solid research agenda and publication and external funding capability, (2) excellence in undergraduate and graduate education or demonstration of ability to teach, and (3) a demonstrated commitment to inclusion and diversity. Applications received by February 1, 2021 will be given full consideration.