Academic/Faculty/Research Physician Assistant

Assistant/Associate Professor

The Jefferson College of Population Health is recruiting a faculty member at the Assistant or Associate level who can teach graduate-level courses in epidemiology and public health; provide research mentoring to masters and doctoral students, and lead and collaborate on externally funded research projects. Although all research backgrounds will be considered, candidates with research expertise in health equity and/or global health are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is full-time and based on the Center City campus in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will be a strong researcher, student-centered, an excellent teacher, and have a record of peer-reviewed publications and external funding, as appropriate to their rank and experience.

Job Description

• Develop, revise, and teach courses in epidemiology, public health, and health policy
• Mentor students in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research projects
• Participate on assigned College and University committees, including the Public Health Team Teaching Committee
• Give career advice and academic mentorship and advising to students
• Represent the College at community activities and recruiting events
• Lead externally funded research
• Publish and present research in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and scientific venues
• Provide service to the profession and community
• Other duties as assigned
• Be student-centered, collegial, and collaborative
• Experience teaching epidemiology, global health, and public health courses at the graduate level
• Excellent student and peer evaluations of teaching
• Track record of external funding and scholarship commensurate with rank
• Ability and desire to mentor and advise student researchers at the masters and doctoral levels
• Strong research training and a terminal degree in a related field (i.e., PhD, DrPH, MD, DO, etc.)

Community Overview

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. We are dedicated to educating tomorrow's professionals through transdisciplinary and experiential learning designed for new and emerging fields for the 21st century; discovering new treatments and therapies that will define the future of clinical care; and providing exceptional primary through complex quaternary care to patients in the communities we serve. The Jefferson College of Population Health is one of 12 colleges/schools at Jefferson and is the first such college established in the United States. We conduct research, provide consulting, and offer masters and doctoral degree programs in applied health economics and outcomes research, health data science, health policy, healthcare quality and safety, operational excellence, population health, and public health.

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.