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The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) in Dallas invites applications and nominations for tenured/tenure-accruing faculty positions in implementation, improvement, and/or health system science. We are especially interested in candidates who would be appointed as Associate or Full Professors.
The OSPH consists of a multidisciplinary team of 66 primary faculty members, 60 scholars with secondary appointments, and a staff of 82 who conduct research and prepare the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors influencing public health. The OSPH offers MPH, MD/MPH, and PhD degrees in public health in concentrations such as health systems science, health economics and policy, health promotion, structure and agency, applied epidemiology, and quantitative data sciences. Founded in 2022 through the generosity of the people of Texas and a $100 million transformative gift from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Foundation,...
The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) in Dallas invites applications and nominations for tenured/tenure-accruing faculty positions in implementation, improvement, and/or health system science. We are especially interested in candidates who would be appointed as Associate or Full Professors.
The OSPH consists of a multidisciplinary team of 66 primary faculty members, 60 scholars with secondary appointments, and a staff of 82 who conduct research and prepare the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors influencing public health. The OSPH offers MPH, MD/MPH, and PhD degrees in public health in concentrations such as health systems science, health economics and policy, health promotion, structure and agency, applied epidemiology, and quantitative data sciences. Founded in 2022 through the generosity of the people of Texas and a $100 million transformative gift from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Foundation, the OSPH includes the Advancing Implementation & Improvement Science Program, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Child and Adolescent Population Health Program, Data Science for Precision Health Program, and collaborative methods groups in biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, and qualitative methods. We aspire to create a community built on the values of excellence, equity, collaboration, and understanding that seeks to transform health in North Texas and beyond for individuals, families, and communities to thrive. To learn more about OSPH, please visit our website at https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/public-health/.
The OSPH has close collaborations with clinical departments and centers across UTSW and other allied health systems including: UTSW Hospital and Clinics, Parkland Health (one of the largest safety-net integrated health systems in in the US), North Texas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (2nd largest VA in the US), Texas Health Resources (healthcare system with 29 hospitals and >395 points of care), Children’s Health (7th largest pediatric hospital in the US), and Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern (296-bed state mental health hospital opening in 2025). The OSPH also works alongside community-based agencies such as local food pantries, social service agencies, non-profit community groups, and the Dallas and Tarrant County Departments of Public Health. The faculty are members of the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA), O’Donnell Brain Institute, Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, and Office of Global Health, among many others.
We invite applications from candidates in all fields with a background in implementation, improvement, or health system science who wish to partner with healthcare systems and/or community agencies to advance understanding of how best to implement programs that can enhance the delivery of health or related services and support real change in practice.
Requirements
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
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The OSPH consists of a multidisciplinary team of 66 primary faculty members, 60 scholars with secondary appointments, and a staff of 82 who conduct research and prepare the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors influencing public health. The OSPH offers MPH, MD/MPH, and PhD degrees in public health in concentrations such as health systems science, health economics and policy, health promotion, structure and agency, applied epidemiology, and quantitative data sciences. Founded in 2022 through the generosity of the people of Texas and a $100 million transformative gift from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Foundation,...
The Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health (OSPH) at UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) in Dallas invites applications and nominations for tenured/tenure-accruing faculty positions in implementation, improvement, and/or health system science. We are especially interested in candidates who would be appointed as Associate or Full Professors.
The OSPH consists of a multidisciplinary team of 66 primary faculty members, 60 scholars with secondary appointments, and a staff of 82 who conduct research and prepare the next generation of professionals to explore multi-level factors influencing public health. The OSPH offers MPH, MD/MPH, and PhD degrees in public health in concentrations such as health systems science, health economics and policy, health promotion, structure and agency, applied epidemiology, and quantitative data sciences. Founded in 2022 through the generosity of the people of Texas and a $100 million transformative gift from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Foundation, the OSPH includes the Advancing Implementation & Improvement Science Program, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Child and Adolescent Population Health Program, Data Science for Precision Health Program, and collaborative methods groups in biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, and qualitative methods. We aspire to create a community built on the values of excellence, equity, collaboration, and understanding that seeks to transform health in North Texas and beyond for individuals, families, and communities to thrive. To learn more about OSPH, please visit our website at https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/public-health/.
The OSPH has close collaborations with clinical departments and centers across UTSW and other allied health systems including: UTSW Hospital and Clinics, Parkland Health (one of the largest safety-net integrated health systems in in the US), North Texas Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (2nd largest VA in the US), Texas Health Resources (healthcare system with 29 hospitals and >395 points of care), Children’s Health (7th largest pediatric hospital in the US), and Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern (296-bed state mental health hospital opening in 2025). The OSPH also works alongside community-based agencies such as local food pantries, social service agencies, non-profit community groups, and the Dallas and Tarrant County Departments of Public Health. The faculty are members of the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA), O’Donnell Brain Institute, Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, and Office of Global Health, among many others.
We invite applications from candidates in all fields with a background in implementation, improvement, or health system science who wish to partner with healthcare systems and/or community agencies to advance understanding of how best to implement programs that can enhance the delivery of health or related services and support real change in practice.
Requirements
- PhD, ScD, DrPH, or equivalent research doctoral degree in a relevant discipline (completed by start date)
- Demonstrated ability to conduct scholarly research and capacity to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Ability to mentor pre- and post-doctoral students and capacity for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Ability to collaborate closely and effectively with other members of multidisciplinary research teams
- Desire to partner with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and/or community organizations
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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