Assistant or Associate Professor, Regular Title Series

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor, Regular Title Series

Requisition Number: FE04831

Department: 7P170:
Dept. of Epidemiology & Environmental Health

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:
Faculty (Full‑Time, Tenure Track)

Required

Education:

PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Epidemiology or Environmental Health or an equivalent, with a focus related to epidemiology and/or environmental health.

Required Related

Experience:

• Demonstrated ability in research, teaching, and service.
• Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the University involved in related disciplines.
• Interpersonal skills in communicating with a wide variety of professionals within and outside the University.
• A deep understanding of public health and ability to mentor students.
• Must possess organizational skills necessary for leading and managing public health‑focused research and/or projects.

The University of Kentucky invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor regular title series (tenure‑track) position in the College of Public Health for a faculty member with expertise in research, teaching, and service in epidemiology and/or environmental health. Research activities of the faculty member are open to the specific focus of the candidate. Focus areas of particular interest include environmental epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, substance use epidemiology, causal inference, and injury epidemiology.

The selected candidate will teach and mentor students in the College of Public Health at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. This is a 12‑month, full‑time continuous appointment.

The individual in this position will be expected to develop and/or continue their own area of research and engage in collaborative research with other faculty from departments and research centers within the College and University. Other responsibilities include educational advising to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as serving on master’s and doctoral committees. This position will require working relationships with faculty in other departments within the College and University, medical residents, and students.

The successful candidate will serve on appropriate committees and professional organizations on a regional or national level, along with appropriate College of Public Health, University and department committees.

• Research/Scholarly Activity 60%
• Teaching and Advising 30%
• Service 5%
• Professional Development 5%

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well‑being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work‑life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and more. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The position will be posted until filled, with an intended start date of July 1, 2026. Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. The cover letter should include statements regarding the applicant's research, teaching, and service experience.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair:
Dr. Daniela Moga, daniela.moga.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Final date to receive applications: 03/03/2026