Assistant Professor, Population Health Science

The School of Global Health (SGH) at Meharry Medical College invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor an position in Population Health Science. We seek innovative scholars with expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions that improve population health outcomes and reduce disparities in healthcare and health status.

Candidates should demonstrate a record of community engagement, participatory research, intervention development, and translation of research into practice and policy. Faculty in this role will contribute to building a rigorous and inclusive portfolio of community-engaged scholarship aligned with SGH’s mission.

This position offers an opportunity to join a premier, cross-disciplinary academic environment where teaching, research, and practice intersect to prepare students to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote health equity across diverse communities and populations.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Design and teach graduate-level courses in community-based research methods, population health interventions, and program evaluation (typical load: 4 courses/year), such as Community-Based Participatory Research, Participatory Evaluation and Impact Assessment, or Mixed-Methods Approaches to Health Equity.

• Mentor graduate students and junior faculty in CBPR methods, participatory frameworks, and intervention development, including serving on thesis and dissertation committees.

• Build cross-disciplinary collaborations with community organizations, clinicians, public health leaders, and policymakers to co-develop and evaluate interventions addressing structural and social determinants of health, leveraging opportunities for cross-campus collaboration across Meharry’s health systems, community partners, and national and global health networks.

• Lead an externally funded (or fundable) research program in community-engaged or participatory research that demonstrates measurable community impact and a commitment to equity.

• Develop and apply participatory and co-design methods that ensure interventions are culturally responsive, sustainable, and equitable.

• Integrate robust community engagement, monitoring, and participatory evaluation processes into research and practice, emphasizing reciprocity and long-term impact.

• Publish in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, present at national/international conferences, and mentor graduate students in preparing and showcasing their research to elevate the visibility of the School of Global Health.                   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• PhD, DrPH, MD, JD, ScD or equivalent doctoral degree in Public Health, Population Health Science, Behavioral Science, or closely related field.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in community-engaged research, participatory research methods, or intervention development.
• Evidence of a funded or fundable research program appropriate to career stage.
• Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills to effectively engage with diverse communities and constituencies.
• Commitment to advancing health equity via research, teaching, and mentorship.
• Ability to demonstrate successful interdisciplinary research collaboration.

Education and Experience Required:

• PhD, DrPH, MD, JD, ScD or equivalent doctoral degree in Public Health, Population Health Science, Behavioral Science, or closely related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience working in an educational and/or research setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for an non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status.