Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Information
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for 1-2 tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions in the Department of Health Behavior. The Department seeks innovative scholars whose research advances understanding of health behavior, broadly defined, including the expansion of the science of behavioral, social, and structural determinants of health and interventions to improve population well-being.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Health Behavior is one of eight departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promote the health of individuals and communities. The Department’s 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.
Position Summary
The Department of Health Behavior at UNC invites applications for 1-2 tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions. We seek innovative scholars whose research advances understanding of health behavior, broadly defined. This includes expanding the science of behavioral, social, and structural determinants of health and interventions to improve population well-being. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work extends our current research strengths or introduces complementary new directions. Candidates whose research incorporates or critically examines the use of artificial intelligence in public health are especially encouraged to apply. The faculty members will primarily focus on research and scholarly productivity, with contributions to the teaching and mentoring of students and service in the department. Faculty teach one core course and may teach an elective every other year. The faculty member will also be expected to contribute to the department’s training programs at the bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral levels. Our curricula incorporate public health theory and frameworks, community engagement strategies, intervention development and evaluation, and qualitative and quantitative research methods, applied in both US and global settings. Tenure-track faculty obtain external funding to cover about 70% of salary within 3-4 years.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A PhD or equivalent within the area of health behavior is preferred, although candidates with a PhD in a relevant discipline will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively and equitably with students, faculty, and staff who reflect the diversity of our state.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae/resume, cover letter, and list of references.
Supplemental Questions
- Do you have a PhD or equivalent within the area of health behavior or in a relevant discipline? If you have a PhD in a relevant discipline, please list the area of study.
- Please provide a summary of your teaching experience and indicate the academic level(s) at which you have taught (undergraduate, master's, and/or doctoral).
- Please indicate the number of manuscripts you currently have under review.
- Please indicate the total number of peer-reviewed publications you have (including those in press or published) and the number for which you are the first or senior author.
- Please list your experience in a research funding role.
- Please list your experience with research funding sources.
- Please indicate the amount and mechanism for each grant, such as R03 or K01, if applicable.