Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Position Details Position Information Position Title Associate Professor of Epidemiology Department Center for Animal Health/CAHA Position Category Faculty Job Description The Epidemiologist advances the goals of the Center for Animal & Human Health in Appalachia (CAHA) established by the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine. The CAHA Epidemiologist works directly with the CAHA Executive Director and Program Manager to develop long range research plans and collaborations at the local, state and national levels in the areas of infectious disease emergence, veterinary economics, education and pedagogy, and community outreach. The CAHA Epidemiologist will study factors influencing health and diseases among humans, animals and the environment throughout the Appalachian region, and will use this information to support research, education, and the practice of preventive medicine. The CAHA Epidemiologist will work to support the missions of CAHA by contributing to community educational program-development including continuing education for medical professionals, the annual CAHA conference, and university curricular development in support of CAHAs mission to improve animal health and public health in the Appalachian region. Required Qualifications Advanced training in epidemiology such as MS or PhD in epidemiology or a related field that includes epidemiology as a major component; five (5) years of related epidemiology experience; record of scholarship, research and publications, grant writing experience and success; and extensive computer literacy including the ability to create and use databases, spreadsheets, and statistical analyses. Preferred Qualifications Documented experience in research and grant writing; publications in peer-reviewed journals; ability to utilize Geographic Information Systems; additional medical professional training such as for DVM, D.O., M.D., or Public Health degree and postdoctoral training. Physical Demands Campus Harrogate Job Duty Job Duty collect and analyze animal and human health data using a One Health approach; Job Duty develop innovative research and health services programs through partnership within the university and with other health care institutions; Job Duty coordinate outreach activities for the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine as it relates to research opportunities and community service activities; Job Duty recommend programs for the development of the Center; Job Duty support CAHA initiatives toward research and write grants; Job Duty prepare required reports; Job Duty promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large; Job Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students; Job Duty participate on University committees; Job Duty work with the CAHA Executive Director to create an environment of research for faculty and students; Job Duty encourage participation of research; Job Duty participate in instructional services for courses related to research; Job Duty complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University; and Job Duty other duties as assigned. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F01072P Job Open Date 02/20/2024 Job Close Date 07/31/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at or