Tenure Track Division of Epidemiology

Columbus Campus, Cunz Hall (0293)

Sep 15, 2026

Nov 08, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Position Overview

The Division of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health at The Ohio State University invites well-qualified candidates with demonstrated expertise in epidemiology to apply for an open-rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) tenure-track faculty position. We seek outstanding epidemiologists working across the full breadth of the discipline and welcome applicants from all substantive areas of epidemiology. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative group of faculty dedicated to advancing public health through innovative research, educating the next generation of public health professionals, and engaging in impactful service.

The Division welcomes candidates with a research program in any substantive area of epidemiology, including but not limited to chronic disease, infectious disease, cancer, environmental and occupational health, genetic and molecular epidemiology, reproductive and perinatal health, community engaged research, social epidemiology, and health equity. The successful candidate should demonstrate (1) a record of rigorous and high-impact research and scholarship, appropriate for the rank sought, (2) potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring of public health students, and (3) commitment to the university’s shared values .

Visa/immigration sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates. Rank and salary will be determined by the candidate’s credentials.

The appointment will begin August 15, 2027. This position requires individuals to work onsite. Occasional remote work may be permitted, but not on a continuous, full-time basis.

Performance Objectives

• Develop and sustain an impactful, productive, and innovative program of epidemiologic research
• Pursue extramural research support appropriate to career stage and area of scholarship
• Contribute to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, including teaching and mentoring in epidemiology.
• Engage in meaningful professional, university, college, and divisional service
• Establish productive collaborations within the Division and across Ohio State’s extensive public health, health sciences, population health, and interdisciplinary research communities.

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

The College

The College of Public Health is Ohio’s first accredited college of public health. First established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine, the University Board of Trustees created the College of Public Health in 2007. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio State’s College of Public Health graduate program 22nd of all Schools of Public Health. It is one of seven health sciences colleges on the same campus, more than any other university in the U.S. The college includes five academic divisions, two centers of outreach and engagement, four graduate degree programs with several specializations, and an undergraduate degree with two specializations, and two undergraduate minors.

Specializations within the college include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, biomedical informatics, and clinical and translational science, and population health management and leadership.

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