A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Epid 708 - Machine Learning for Epidemiologic Analysis in the Era of Big Data

The course focuses on advances in machine learning and its application to causal inference and prediction via Targeted Learning, which allows the use of machine learning algorithms for prediction and estimating so-called causal parameters, such as average treatment effects, optimal treatment regimes, etc. We will discuss implementation via cloud computing.

We are looking for an experienced instructor to teach Machine Learning for Epidemiologic, EPID 708 in Summer term, 2025. The position will be for 1 credit or 100% effort for the duration of the course. This course is offered in the 2025 Summer Session in Epidemiology program from July 7-11, 2025 from 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM. The course will be taught remotely.

PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field. Expertise in machine learning methods applied to Epidemiology. Previous experience providing instruction on causal inference techniques and their applications to healthcare to graduate-level students.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a welcoming environment for all members of our community.

Approximately 1,650 full and part-time university lecturers are represented by the Lecturers' Employee Organization, AFT Local 6244. These non-tenure-track instructional-staff play an important role advancing the university's education mission, teaching a wide range of courses on all three university campuses. Lecturers covered by this contract are eligible for the  University's comprehensive benefits package for faculty and staff, including university-sponsored health care and retirement savings plans, paid time off, professional development funding and other benefits.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Decisions are expected to be made in early June 2025.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.