Assistant Professor - Global Health and the Environment

About the role

The Department of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of Miami invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position focused on Global Health and the Environment. The appointment begins on August 15, 2026 and will support the College’s Global Health Studies Program.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active research agenda on the spatial dimensions of health, including communicable and non‑communicable diseases in urban settings.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to global health, urban epidemiology, and environmental health.
• Mentor students and supervise graduate research projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty and engage with community and sustainability initiatives.
• Seek external funding from public and private sources to support research projects.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Geography, Public Health, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Demonstrated potential for high‑quality research and scholarly publication.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship.
• Interest in departmental and institutional sustainability and community‑engagement activities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with GIS and spatial modeling tools.
• Experience applying quantitative or mixed‑methods approaches to health and environmental research.

What we offer

• Tenure‑track appointment with a supportive academic environment.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Access to university resources for research, teaching, and professional development.