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Assistant Professor, Public Health (T/E)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Apr 16, 2026

Assistant Professor, Public Health (T/E)
Posting Number	req25713
Department	Health Promotion Sciences
Department Website Link	https://publichealth.arizona.edu/departments/health-promotion-sciences
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Tucson Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	This is a Tenure-Eligible assistant professorship in the department of Health Promotion Sciences. Faculty with experience in AI/ML in metabolic diseases or nutrition interventions and/or AI-driven risk assessment for diet-related diseases, linking dietary patterns with health outcomes. The position supports research, student success and training in AI & Health as part of the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and the University of Arizona strategic initiatives. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Develop/maintain ongoing vigorous and productive research programs, including the completion of externally funded projects and submission of new proposals in strategic areas of research related to the role of AI & nutrition in prevention of metabolic diseases. Develop, organize, and teach courses at the graduate or undergraduate levels in health promotion sciences, and contribute to mentoring students. Contribute to the service and outreach missions of the Department, College and/or University through intramural service, professional service and outreach and collaboration with external partners and the community constituents. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals. Skill in public speaking and presenting information to large groups. Skill in manuscript development and submission of works to peer reviewed journals. Skill in proposal development for submission to nationally competitive extramural funding programs.
Minimum Qualifications	An advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, or another relevant doctoral degree) in health promotion sciences, or a related discipline. Potential for or demonstrated experience of excellent research productivity. Potential for or demonstrated experience of excellent teaching performance and mentorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Tenure-Eligible (TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	David Garcia \| davidogarcia@arizona.edu
Open Date	4/16/2026
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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