The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago is accepting applications for full-time appointees at the rank of assistant instructional professor. Appointees will play a key instructional role in the University’s accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) program. The assistant instructional professors will teach five or six quarter courses per year, each ten weeks. Courses will include core courses in the MPH curriculum (e.g., Foundations of Public Health, Public Health in Practice, Epidemiology & Population Health) and new courses that draw on the specific areas of the appointees’ research and training. While the discipline within public health that is of greatest interest is epidemiology, all areas of public health will be fully considered. In addition, the appointees will work with the leadership of the program to organize and support MPH advising, practicum experience placements, and capstone project advising.
This is a 12-month appointment and is renewable, with an initial term of three years. This is a career track with the possibility of future promotions to associate and full instructional professor. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirment, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) have a PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree in epidemiology, public health, or a related field and 2) have served as a primary instructor for an undergraduate or graduate course. Preferred qualifications include a record of published research in epidemiology or public health, knowledge of geographic information systems, and experience with community organizations. These positions would begin in the summer of 2026.
To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago's Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/177532.
Applicants must upload: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement describing knowledge and experience in teaching, advising students, developing new courses, and public health practice, 4) a syllabus from a course taught as a primary instructor, 5) teaching evaluations, and 6) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will end when the positions are filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp
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Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
