Regular Title Series, Assistant Professor

University of Kentucky

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

The University of Kentucky invites applications for an Assistant Professor regular title series (tenure‑track) position in the College of Public Health, 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 research program 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 masters 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.

Faculty Workload

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

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Epidemiology or Environmental Health with a focus related to epidemiology and/or environmental health.

Compensation will be competitive and aligned with the successful candidate’s experience and the responsibilities associated with this position.

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. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more.

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The position will be posted until filled, with an intended start date of July 1, 2026.

Please include a CV and cover letter with your 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.