College of Human Environmental Sciences
Department of Health Science
Applications are now being accepted for a Renewable Contract Faculty
9-month Teaching Assistant Professor Position in Epidemiology
Start date 8/16/2026
The Department of Health Science, College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama seeks candidates to serve as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Epidemiology.
This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology (face-to-face and/or online). The selected candidate will also be expected to provide service to the University, profession, and community, and perform other duties as assigned.
The Department of Health Science is comprised of 24 full-time faculty members whose research and teaching interests span a variety of areas that center on improving the health and well-being of individuals, communities, populations, and the environment. The Department is home to over 700 majors enrolled in one of the degree programs in the Department, including the BS in Public Health (concentrations in Health Education and Promotion, and Health Professions); Master of Public Health (concentration in Health Education and Promotion); MA in Health Studies; PhD in Health Education and Promotion; and MS in Athletic Training. The BS in Public Health and the Master of Public Health degrees are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). More information can be found at the Department website: http://health.ches.ua.edu.
Applicants must hold an earned doctorate degree in health education, health promotion, public health, epidemiology, or a closely related field at the time of employment. The successful candidate should have a graduate degree and/or a concentration in epidemiology. The successful candidate will have the ability to engage in research and scholarly activities and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, although teaching is the primary focus of this position. We seek applicants with teaching experience and demonstrated potential for success in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, with proficiency in epidemiology.
Preference will be given to candidates who have: (a) previous teaching experience, (b) previous health education/public health experience, (c) professional association involvement, (d) a record of community engagement, and (e) previous experience with the CEPH accreditation process. Public health or health education-related certification is desirable (i.e., CPH, CHES®, MCHES®).
A completed application must be fully submitted by November 30, 2025. To apply, visit http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/527802. Candidates must submit the following materials: (a) a cover letter (addressing the position description, including a teaching philosophy, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) a list of three professional references, including their qualifications. For further information, contact Dr. Don Chaney at don.chaney@ua.edu or Dr. Michael Stellefson at stell001@ches.ua.edu. As part of the screening process, the references may be contacted, and transcripts of graduate coursework may be requested. The position starts August 16, 2026.
Background Investigation 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.
