Digital Health Faculty Position, Assistant or Associate Professor

Position Information

The Department of Population Health Sciences (PHS) at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in collaboration with the Digital Health Initiative (DHI) has an opening for an Assistant or Associate Professor-level faculty member to expand its strength in digital health. We are particularly interested in candidates who possess the research skills and experience required to successfully become leaders in multi-disciplinary research teams within the institution and in national and international research networks.

Successful candidates will have an outstanding record of research productivity in digital health. Research in design, development, evaluation, methods, and theory surrounding digital health and digital health interventions will be considered.

Applicants with PhDs, MDs, or other Doctorates in a diverse array of disciplines (e.g., Psychology, Public Health, Biomedical Informatics, Human Factors, Communication, Health Services Research, Implementation Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Computer Science) will be considered. The successful candidate will develop independent, extramurally-funded research programs, collaborate with colleagues across campus, and train and mentor graduate students.

We are seeking collaborative colleagues with a strong record or potential for independent scholarship in digital health and who value team science. Scholarship that advances methodologies and/or demonstrates innovative digital health interventions designed to improve the health of our community are especially sought.

Examples of research areas include the use of digital health technologies for assessment and building the conceptual foundation for human behavior change, as well as development, evaluation, and/or implementation of interventions using serious games, apps, XR interventions, texting apps, conversational agents, and/or integration of tools into electronic health records. Other relevant areas are welcome as well.

We seek candidates who share the department’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from a broad and diverse range of faculty candidates interested in supporting diversity and inclusion within our research community, as well as those focused on advancing health equity and resolving existing inequities. Applications at Assistant or Associate Professor will be considered.

Appointed faculty will have exceptional opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research, collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty, and work in close partnership with healthcare systems (e.g., University of Utah, FQHCs) and community-based agencies in Salt Lake City, the state of Utah, and the Intermountain West.

The University of Utah offers highly competitive salaries and start-up packages and exceptional benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the start date is flexible. The job announcement will remain active until the position is filled.

How to Apply
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only online applications will be accepted. Interested candidates must submit the following required materials:

For questions regarding this position, contact Lauren Budinger at (801) 587-2258 or via email: lauren.budinger@hsc.utah.edu
Quicklink for posting: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/155111

The Department of Population Health Sciences is a hub for education, investigation, and methodological expertise in population health. Our faculty are diverse and form three Divisions: Cancer Population Sciences, Biostatistics, and Health Systems Innovation & Research. Faculty, staff, and students engage in research, education, and community activities to promote patient-centered healthcare and the delivery of evidence-based health innovations that improve population health and reduce