Assistant Professor - Public Health Sciences

Penn State College of Medicine

Hershey, PA, US
Not specified; commensurate with experience + cred...
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Doctoral degree in epidemiology or related discipline
Experience with amish and mennonite community research
Track record of scholarly activity in population health
The position focuses on advancing health through population-based biomedical research within Amish and Mennonite communities

Job Summary

  • The position focuses on advancing health through population-based biomedical research within Amish and Mennonite communities.
  • Candidates are expected to expend approximately 80% effort on research, 15% on teaching, and 5% on service.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

The position focuses on advancing health through population-based biomedical research within Amish and Mennonite communities.

Salary

Not specified; commensurate with experience and credentials

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Doctoral degree in epidemiology or related discipline
  • Experience with Amish and Mennonite community research
  • Track record of scholarly activity in population health
  • Interest in teaching and mentoring students
  • Ability to develop externally funded research programs

Nice-to-have

  • Experience teaching graduate-level coursework
  • Background in demographic surveillance
  • Expertise in mixed-methods and cross-sectional studies
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • Strong community engagement experience

Key Requirements

  • Doctoral degree required
  • Established research program track record
  • US work authorization implied by location

Work Rights

Not specified

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