Assistant Professor – Pediatrics, Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, invites applications for a full-time, non-Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position, (rank & tenure status are commensurate with experience) starting in July 2026. We are seeking an early-career scholar dedicated to the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and research studies to join our faculty. The successful candidate will play a critical role in advancing community-based research, strengthening public health infrastructure through strategic planning and data management, and securing extramural funding. This position is ideal for an applied researcher or practitioner with a passion for bridging academic research with real-world public health practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Design & Implementation: Lead and participate in the design, planning, and implementation of public health interventions in community or healthcare settings.
• Data Management & Analysis: Develop, coordinate, and manage complex databases. Perform rigorous data cleaning and analysis, utilizing statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, STATA) to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Grant Writing: Actively identify and pursue external funding opportunities (federal, foundation, and state grants) to support applied research initiatives.
• Scholarship & Dissemination: Produce high-quality, peer-reviewed publications and present findings to academic and community stakeholders.
• Teaching & Mentoring: Teach courses in epidemiology, program planning, evaluation, research methods, or grant writing at the undergraduate/graduate level; mentor students in applied research.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Research, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in public health program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proficiency in data management, database creation, and statistical analysis.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, writing grants and manuscripts and securing extramural funding.
• A record of, or potential for, publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community-based participatory research or implementation science.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to diverse, non-academic stakeholders.

Application Process
Review of applications will begin on [Date] and continue until the position is filled. Please submit the following documents to [Application Portal Link]:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement (highlighting experience with program implementation and data management)
4. Teaching Statement
5. List of three references

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.

Salary range: Assistant Professor $120,000

Refer to Position # 03-314-559 and 03-314-560

Apply on-line: https://umb.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=260000B9&lang=en

UMB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. If you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit an online request or contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.