Assistant Professor, Maternal Health

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Salary : $145,000 - $175,000

Johns Hopkins University: Bloomberg School of Public Health:
Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Description

The
Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health (PFRH)
at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is
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

About the Department

PFRH 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.

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Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

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 (1) a curriculum vitae,
(2) 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, and (3) 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 Ms. Ruth Harley, Executive
Specialist, at rharley1@jhmi.edu .

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and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include
the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work
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