Assistant Professor - Implementation Science & Health Services Research

Essential Functions (Principal Duties And Job Responsibilities)

• Design and teach graduate-level courses in population health science, implementation science, evaluation, and applied research methods (typical load: 4 courses/year) such as Implementation Science in Public Health Practice, Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment, or Applied Research Methods in Public Health.
• Mentor graduate students and junior faculty in research methods, evaluation strategies, and implementation frameworks, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
• Build cross-disciplinary collaborations with clinicians, public health leaders and agencies, community partners, and policymakers to translate implementation and evaluation science into real-world applications, leveraging opportunities for cross-campus collaboration across Meharry’s health systems, community partners, and national and global health networks.
• Lead an externally funded (or fundable) research program while also contributing to existing School of Global Health initiatives.
• Design and apply innovative evaluation frameworks and implementation strategies for population and community health projects.
• Integrate robust monitoring, assessment, and evaluation (MAE) processes into research and practice, including establishing baselines, measuring fidelity, and evaluating outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Demonstrated teaching, scholarship, and potential for extramural funding in health services or implementation science.
• Expertise in monitoring, assessment, and evaluation methods applicable to population health or program interventions.
• Commitment to advancing health equity via research, teaching, and mentorship.
• Ability to demonstrate successful interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred

• Evidence of funded research or strong funding trajectory.
• Proficiency in statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, NVivo).
• Experience leading or evaluating population health programs or systems-level interventions.
• Track record of mentoring diverse students and fostering inclusive research environments.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects.

Education And Experience Required

• PhD, DrPH, MD, JD, ScD or equivalent doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Implementation Science, Population Health Science, Epidemiology, or closely related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience working in an educational and/or research setting.