Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) Special Instructions

Applications require
1) a letter of application,
2) a curriculum vitae,
3) a research statement,
4) a teaching statement, and
5) contact information for at least three references.

The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. For additional information, please contact Janine Rominger  or .

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Arnold School of Public Health (ASPH) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a full‑time, open‑rank faculty position in environmental epidemiology. The vacancy is part of a cluster hire aimed at expanding the University’s leadership in environmental health research and education.

• Maintain an active research program in environmental epidemiology, pursuing external funding and publishing high‑impact work.
• Engage with cross‑disciplinary research teams on topics related to environmental health.
• Mentor graduate students and advise theses or dissertations.
• Teach graduate‑level environmental epidemiology courses and contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service activities.

• Doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related field by start date.
• For assistant professor level (tenure‑track), demonstrate excellence in research, potential to secure external funding, ability to teach graduate courses, and capacity for collaboration.
• For associate‑ or full‑professor level (tenure‑eligible), demonstrate an established record of top‑tier publications, competitive grants, proven supervision of graduate students, leadership in curriculum development, mentoring, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration.

Research expertise in all areas of environmental epidemiology will be considered.

University of South Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, paid leave, and retirement programs.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References and Contact Information
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement

Optional Documents