Population Health/Epidemiology Researcher, Foundational Sciences (Medical Faculty, Assistant Prof)

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If you need to finish applying, click on the Continue this Job Application button. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Please see Special Instructions for more details. Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. To review Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University rank criteria please review the Faculty Appointment Manual . Position Information Position Information Posting Number F-1071 Position Title Population Health/Epidemiology Researcher, Foundational Sciences (Medical Faculty, Assistant Prof) College/Unit College of Medicine Home Department Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University Employee Group Medical Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 12 month Position Classification Medical Faculty Position Begin Date Position End Date Position Summary The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine ( CMED ) at Central Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Population Health/Epidemiology at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The position will contribute to CMED’s research and academic mission through collaborative, research-intensive work in population health, with a focus on quantitative methods, epidemiology, biostatistics, and related areas. Two tenure-track positions available: one position will be located on the Central Michigan University main campus in Mount Pleasant, MI. The second position will be located in Saginaw, MI. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program while strengthening research capacity across the College.

The faculty member will collaborate with population health investigators, clinical faculty, residents, medical students, and interdisciplinary partners on study design, data analysis, grant development, and scholarly dissemination. Candidates whose research advances the health of rural, underserved, or under-resourced populations are especially encouraged to apply. Although the position is not limited to a particular disease or population, areas of potential alignment include chronic disease prevention and management, health outcomes, healthcare delivery and policy, social and economic determinants of health, substance use and addiction, maternal health, minority health disparities, infectious diseases, cancer, geriatrics, and emerging applications of artificial intelligence in health research. Initial appointments are generally three years in length; however, the length of the initial appointment may vary depending on the initial appointment date.

Reappointment will be based on the following criteria: Successful receipt of R21 or R15 level grant or higher; Publication of at least three papers based on work performed after hire; Development of at least two major community collaborations; mentoring two or more MD students per year starting in year two of hire.

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, population health, public health, health services research, data science, or a closely related discipline. Candidates with an MD, DO, or other clinical doctorate and substantial research-methodology training will also be considered. Demonstrated expertise in advanced quantitative, epidemiologic, or biostatistical methods. Record of peer-reviewed scholarship appropriate for the rank of Assistant Professor.

Evidence of the ability—or strong potential—to develop an independent, externally funded research program. Experience analyzing large clinical, administrative, or population-based datasets. Ability to collaborate effectively with investigators from clinical, public health, and other disciplines. Demonstrated commitment to mentoring students, residents, clinicians, or other developing investigators.

Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in biostatistics, predictive modeling, risk stratification, survival analysis, implementation science, mixed-methods research, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced epidemiologic methods. Established record of external research funding or meaningful participation in funded multidisciplinary research. Experience serving as a biostatistical or methodological collaborator on grant-funded projects. Research focused on rural, underserved, socioeconomically disadvantaged, or under-resourced populations.

Expertise in chronic disease epidemiology or prevention, health outcomes, healthcare systems, health policy, social determinants of health, substance use, minority health disparities, cancer, infectious diseases, geriatrics, or related areas. Experience working with large national datasets such as NHANES , YRBS , Add Health, electronic health records, claims data, registries, or comparable data resources. Experience collaborating with clinician-investigators and translating research findings into clinical, community, or policy applications. Record of successful mentorship resulting in learner presentations, publications, or other scholarly products.

Experience teaching epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, evidence-based medicine, or related subjects. Focus on neuroscience/behavioral health while not required will be preferred for at least one of the available positions. Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Letters of interest may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. To review Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University rank criteria please review the Faculty Appointment Manual . About the Department The Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University educates diverse students and trains culturally competent physicians to provide comprehensive health care and services to underserved populations in Michigan and beyond.

Our faculty, staff and graduates advance health and wellness through exceptional education, innovative research, quality patientcare and strategic collaborations to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Since its foundation in 2010, the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at Central Michigan University strives to be a national leader in the pursuit of basic, translational, clinical, medical education and population health research. We aim to develop programs to advance medical and scientific knowledge and improve patient care and community wellness. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the health of the public, the practice of medicine and the education of health professionals; all while promoting the development of academically oriented physicians.

For more information about the Covenant HealthCare College of Medicine at CMU click here Posting Begins 10/29/2026 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R.

Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. EEO Statement CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender iden