CCHS - Assistant Professor Population Health Data Science - Tenure/Tenure Track - 525293
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Department/Organization
208122 - Community Med & Population Health
Rank
Assistant Professor
Position Summary
The Department of Community Medicine and Population Health (CMPH) at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.
Detailed Position Information
The Department of Community Medicine and Population Health (CMPH) at the University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek a dynamic individual to lead innovative research in data science as it applies to population health, healthcare delivery systems, and health policy. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in public health and/or healthcare informatics. Ideal applicants will have experience with predictive modeling using electronic health records and medical claims data, particularly with methods to address analytic bias that may contribute to health disparities. The Department of CMPH is committed to applied, evidence-based research aimed at enhancing health and well-being, particularly in rural and underserved areas. We foster student-centered learning and train students to integrate clinical care with public health practices through our master’s program in Population Health Sciences. The f
Minimum Qualifications
PhD, DrPH, or MD with advanced training in applied statistics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Familiarity with the US healthcare and public health systems is required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in multidisciplinary research. Established track record of externally funded research or a strong research portfolio with potential for external funding. Ability to teach graduate-level courses and engage in graduate-level advising, mentoring, and teaching excellence in diverse and inclusive environment.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
1. Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications. 2. Statement of Research detailing past achievements, future plans, funding received, and any collaborative research with students or underserved communities. 3. Teaching Statement summarizing past instructional experiences, teaching interests, potential course development, and teaching philosophy. 4. Contact information for 3 references
About the Division/College/School
The College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) was established at The University of Alabama in 1972 in response to the Alabama Legislature’s mandate to solve the critical need for health care in the state’s rural communities. Today, CCHS continues to address the health care needs and the primary care physician workforce shortage, not only in Alabama and the region but also in the nation. Studies show the availability of primary care is associated with better access to health care, better population health and lower costs.
CCHS is home to one of the nation’s oldest and largest family medicine residencies, the UA Tuscaloosa Family Medicine Residency Program. More than 500 family medicine physicians have graduated from the three-year program and are working in medical practices, hospitals, and universities throughout the United States, with a majority in Alabama and the Southeast. CCHS also offers post-residency fellowships in behavioral health, emergency medicine, geriatrics, hospital medicine, obstetrics, ped
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.
UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.
For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.
UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.
Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.
The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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