Faculty Positions in Environmental Health, Boston University School of Public Health

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree in environmental health or a related field, active external funding to support their program of research and scholarship at BUSPH, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. Successful candidates will be expected to lead an independent research program; actively engage in collaborative research; teach and mentor master’s and doctoral‑level students;

and provide stage‑appropriate service to the department, university, and profession. The search is not limited to a specific area of environmental health, but we are particularly interested in collaborative applicants working on the environmental health challenges listed above. We welcome applicants from diverse disciplines, including but not limited to exposure science, epidemiology, toxicology, risk/health impact assessment, and data science. We also welcome applicants with a demonstrated ability to connect their research with public health practice, research translation, and/or science communication.

• Assistant Professor: $145,000 – $165,000 / year (Primary hiring focus)
• Associate / Full Professor: $165,000 – $230,000 / year

Final salary determination and rank placement will be based on the candidate's academic record, research background, and years of qualifying experience.

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement describing their research interests and experience, and a teaching and mentoring statement detailing their approach to teaching and mentoring in an inclusive and diverse learning environment at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Application review will begin September 1, 2026 and applications will continue to be accepted through October 15, 2026.