
Professor - Public Health Sciences
Penn State University Talent Acquisition
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Penn State’s Department of Public Health Sciences seeks a tenured or tenure-line Associate or Full Professor with expertise in cancer epidemiology. The successful candidate will conduct research, teach and mentor students, and provide service, with effort allocated approximately 80%, 15%, and 5%, respectively. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related discipline and a scholarly record that includes leading NIH-funded studies.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 2. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. 3. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) in the Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, announces a tenured or tenure-line faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level for a qualified individual with expertise in Cancer Epidemiology. The PHS mission is to advance health through the design, conduct and analysis of population-based biomedical research, including clinical trials, observational research, health services research, and regulatory and translational science, the support of basic science and clinical research, the education of future generations of health professionals, and the active engagement of the community to improve health and well-being. PHS consists of three academic divisions, namely, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Health Services and Behavioral Research.There are more than 55 PHS faculty members (27 tenured/tenure-eligible) and more than 70 support staff members.PHS provides a strong infrastructure for its faculty members and the broader College and Penn State Health in the areas of biostatistics, study design, data management, research computing, project management, and finance and administration. PHS offers six graduate programs, namely, PhD in Epidemiology, PhD in Biostatistics, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research, and Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness, as well as several Graduate Certificate programs. The successful candidate will possess training and experience in cancer epidemiology and have an established record of extramural funding, and we are open to areas of research within cancer epidemiology. The successful candidate will be expected to expend approximately 80% effort on research, 15% effort on teaching and mentoring students, and 5% effort on service. The successful candidate should possess a doctoral degree in epidemiology or a related discipline and have a track record of scholarly activity in cancer epidemiology that includes leading NIH-funded studies. The Penn State College of Medicine is located in Hershey, PA, near the state capital of Harrisburg. Large metropolitan areas are within a few hours of driving, such as Philadelphia (1.5 hours), Baltimore (1.5 hours), New York City (2.5 hours), Washington DC (2.5 hours), and Pittsburgh (3.5 hours). Harrisburg International Airport and AMTRAK are located less than ten miles away. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.The salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and credentials.Candidates should apply and submit a letter of application to include a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance withUniversitypolices. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage al individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Hershey, PA Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,975 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
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- US median$115–165K/yr794 salary ranges
- US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 377 open Professor jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,975 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania298 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition (this employer)26 open
- University of Pittsburgh25 open
- Experience
- Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (372 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,851 of the 2,975 open Professor jobs (62%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
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