Description
Assistant or Associate Professor in Health and Medical Geography
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
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Job Description:
The Department of Geography and the Global Public Health Program at Binghamton University invite applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in Health & Medical Geography. This is a joint appointment between the Geography Department (.50 FTE) and the Global Public Health Program (.50 FTE), with tenure home in Geography. The position offers opportunities for multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration across Geography, Global Public Health, Harpur College, the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the Transdisciplinary Areas of Excellence (TAE).
The preferred candidate will have an active research program focused on spatial analysis and health policy, and will be capable of teaching courses in these core areas as well as mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. The teaching load for the position is 2/2 split between Geography and Global Public Health. The start date for this position is August 17, 2026.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Geography; OR Ph.D. in a related field (e.g., Global Health, Public Health, Epidemiology, Sociology) with a MS or MA graduate degree in Geography. Ph.D. must be conferred by August 17, 2026.
- Methodological background in spatial analysis
- Experience with health policy analysis across scales (e.g., global, national, subnational, local)
Preferred Qualifications
- Research/teaching interfaces with one of Geography's strengths in GIS and/or urban
- Experience analyzing policies related to global health, digital health, telehealth, or health technology access and equity
- Community-based collaborative research experience
- Experience with external funding
- Demonstrated history of teaching experience
Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.
Additional Information:
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Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Application Instructions:
To apply, submit the following documents via: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193975
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Names and contact information for three references
Applications received by December 1, 2025, will receive full consideration. Reference letters will be requested for selected candidates at a later date.
