Professor of Professional Practice (Open Rank)

The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health (HDPFH) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health is a vibrant and interdisciplinary department comprising of faculty, scientists, thought leaders, and practitioners from the fields of public health, epidemiology, demography, social work, medicine, economics, and law. We apply multidisciplinary population science and public health research methods to address critical domestic and global challenges, including sexual and reproductive health rights, forced migration, child and adolescent health, maternal and newborn health, mental health, environmental justice, human rights, and complex health systems. The Department works to shift global health policy and practice to improve health systems and health outcomes for populations in low-income, unstable, or inequitable environments worldwide. Faculty in this largely grant-funded department engage in a unique combination of research, teaching and service activities. Graduates of the Department pursue careers as research scientists, non-profit leaders, and public health practitioners and evaluators who actively contribute to scientific developments and assume important academic posts and public health leadership globally.

The Professor of Practice in Population and Family Health is a non-tenure track faculty position designed for distinguished professionals with significant leadership experience outside academia. This role brings real-world expertise to the Department, strengthening the applied dimensions of teaching, mentorship, and program development. The Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health invites applications for a full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Professional Practice, Associate Professor of Professional Practice, or Professor of Professional Practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach and mentor students using applied, practice-based approaches in global public health and development.
• Contribute to the Department's mission through practice-informed scholarship, case studies, and thought leadership.
• Strengthen engagement with professional fields by cultivating partnerships and external collaborations.
• Serve as a bridge between academic theory and real-world implementation and policy, with a focus on advancing equity and public health impact.

Ideal candidates will have a global or national reputation in one or more areas aligned with HDPFH's strengths, a strong record of leadership and innovation, and a deep commitment to training the next generation of public health professionals.

The position also includes teaching one or more departmental courses related to program planning and program evaluation. The incumbent is expected to actively participate in departmental and school-wide committees, and collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and community partners.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Requires an advanced degree in public health, population science, or related field.
• Practice faculty will have significant professional expertise.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.