Assistant Professor, Maternal Health - #Faculty

The Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health (https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/population-family-and-reproductive-health) (PFRH) at t he Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is an interdisciplinary department focused on enhancing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the life course. PFRH faculty research spans both domestic and international contexts, ranging from foundational studies to applied research, translation, and implementation projects conducted alongside international, national, state, and local partners. Our work considers multiple levels of influence on health, both biological and social, across different stages of life with an intergenerational approach to health. PFRH is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for all trainees, faculty, and staff. The department's graduate program attracts exceptionally talented trainees from both the United States and abroad. These learners actively contribute to the scientific literature and go on to hold significant academic positions and public health leadership roles worldwide after graduation. Most importantly, the department prides itself on having a history of strong mentorship for Assistant and Associate Professors and a supportive environment for collaboration and collegiality.

We are recruiting a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are particularly interested in individuals with quantitative expertise, skills, and experience in one or more of the following content areas:

• Maternal health morbidities and mortality

• Interventions to reduce disparities and promote health equity in maternal health

• Digital health, AI, or other technologies to advance maternal health

• Social, behavioral, and health systems factors that affect maternal health

• Implementation and evaluation of maternal health programs and policies

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A doctoral degree in public health, biology, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, demography, social science, or related fields is required. All tenure-track faculty are required to be on campus regularly throughout the year to actively participate in departmental and school activities and be accessible to trainees and colleagues. The successful applicant will:

• Apply a life course perspective in pursuing innovative research in maternal health with a focus on the U.S. A portion of the research portfolio may include global work.

• Develop an externally funded research program and participate in PFRH's educational program, in alignment with the Department's mission and support (e.g., resources and faculty mentorship) from the department.

• Contribute to the vibrancy of the Department, School, and University.

Salary: $145,000 - $175,000

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health strives to improve the health and health equity of global communities by advancing public health education, scholarship, and practice and is firmly committed to a school that embraces scholarship, critical thinking, innovation and scientific rigor and cultivates a diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students, faculty and staff. Only by uplifting these principles and promoting a culture of belonging, can we deliver on our mission of protecting health and saving lives and drive excellence in all we do. As such, applicants should submit:

• A curriculum vitae

• A letter of interest (up to 3 pages) that summarizes why they are attracted to this position, what attributes and experiences make them a competitive candidate, and how their past record, current actions, and future plans will contribute to the mission and values of the BSPH.

• Two peer-reviewed manuscripts representing their most important work. Materials should be uploaded with your application.

Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Please direct all questions to Ruth Harley, Executive Specialist, at [email protected].

Salary Range

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Job Type: Full Time