Professor of Public Health Sciences Cancer Center
4 days ago
University of Virginia is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a tenured or tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to conduct research on cancer disparities, preferably with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities, that influence inequities in cancer incidence, health-related quality of life, and/or survival.
The Department of Public Health Sciences in the UVA School of Medicine and the NCI designated University of Virginia Cancer Center are jointly seeking applicants for a faculty position to conduct scientific research and contribute to our leading research program initiative to reduce and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in cancer risk and outcomes in the communities served by the UVA Cancer Center.
The successful faculty candidate will be appointed within PHS to conduct scientific research and contribute to our leading research program initiative to reduce and eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in cancer risk and outcomes in the communities served by the UVA Cancer Center.
The UVACC is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and serves a large racially and ethnically diverse catchment area ranging from northern VA to Southern and Southwest VA, and includes areas in West Virginia.
High priority scientific research areas include: socio-demographic cancer disparities, access to cancer screening and follow-up care, prevention and control of cancers (e.g., colorectal cancer, lung cancer) and risk factors (e.g., tobacco, obesity) prevalent in UVACC's catchment area, dissemination and implementation of evidence-based cancer control programs, and the care of cancer survivors in diverse settings.
The Department of Public Health Sciences offers a vibrant academic home with access to a rich datasets and support services for research including geospatial analysis, advanced expertise in healthcare claims data, digital health and telemedicine, public health genomics, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of the graduate education curriculum; teach intermediate and advanced graduate level methods courses, conduct research, and advance scholarship in their area of expertise.
UVA Cancer Center is committed to promoting inclusion and equity among its internal and external communities by creating an environment that supports and enables the success of a diverse community.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD or other doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field, with evidence of innovative peer-reviewed research in cancer prevention and control.
Candidates are particularly sought who have the following achievements, consistent with their current or proposed faculty rank:
- An exemplary record of peer-reviewed publications relevant to racial and ethnic cancer disparities in the U.S.
- National recognition of scholarship advancing cancer prevention and control, and population health in academic societies and participation in external peer review panels.
- Success moving scientific discovery into new research directions and applications in patients and populations.
- Experience working with community advisory boards and stakeholders in an engaged research process.
- A collaborative style that fosters and supports teamwork, change and innovation.
- Ability to pursue high standards related to one's research, clinical investigations and service, and other areas of responsibility.
Application Instructions
Applicants will be required to complete an online application including a CV, Cover Letter, and Contact information for at least 3 references.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.
UVA is located in beautiful Charlottesville with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the eastern shore and the nation's Capital.
Charlottesville is one of the best places to live; outdoors, vibrant town with culture, music, restaurants, excellent schools, etc.
Opportunities for excellent clinical, and laboratory-based research and teaching pursuits working within the collegial work environment are available.
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and For more information on the benefits available to faculty at UVA, visit and
To express interest or request further information, please contact:
Richard Phalunas, EdD
President/CEO, The Brooke Group
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.
We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.
We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
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