Public Health Jobs in Virginia
Public Health jobs in Virginia are open across Richmond, Manassas, and Harrisonburg and other Virginia metros, with employers like Virginia Commonwealth University, Manassas City Public Schools, and Albemarle County Public Schools hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Title: Assistant Professor of Public Health in Social Behavioral Sciences / Health Behavior / Health Promotion (Tenure-Track, #F0421A)
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Description:
The Department of Health Behavior, Policy, and Management at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Social Behavioral Sciences / Health Behavior & Health Promotion to begin January 2027. This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. The faculty member will hold primary teaching responsibilities for the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs. Incoming faculty will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, and service. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy and Management within the ODU-NSU Joint School of Public Health, which is a growing, diverse, and multidisciplinary environment committed to public health research, teaching, service, and practice. The faculty member in this role will be expected to teach courses in social-behavioral sciences and related areas, mentor graduate students, develop and maintain an active independent research program, pursue external research funding, and contribute to the mission and programs of the ODU-NSU Joint School of Public Health through departmental, school, and university service, as well as through professional service and community service/engagement. The candidate is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate/work with others.
Applicants must have evidence of, or strong capabilities to conduct high-quality, significant, and innovative research, to secure extramural funding to establish an independent research program; to effectively teach, and to contribute to university, professional, and community service.
Responsibilities:
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Teaching: Effectively teach graduate-level courses in social and behavioral sciences (health behavior and health promotion) and related areas in public health within the MPH and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs primarily.
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Research: Develop, establish, and maintain an active program of scholarly public health research in social-behavioral sciences, including publishing peer-reviewed publications, pursuing external research funding, and mentoring students in research.
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Service: Participate in, and contribute to, departmental, school, and university service, including mentoring students and serving on committees; in professional service, and in community service/engagement in public health.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in social/behavioral sciences (health behavior and health promotion) from a CEPH-accredited public health program, school, or institution.
- Post-doctoral public health training/experience related to this position.
- Evidence of high-quality public health research, including first-authored peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding.
- Experience advising and mentoring graduate students in public health, including in research.
- Evidence of effective graduate teaching (including course development) related to this position (e.g., social-behavioral sciences or closely related public health/research areas).
- Experience teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including asynchronous online teaching.
- Evidence of public health experience related to this position.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Title: Assistant Professor of Public Health in Social Behavioral Sciences / Health Behavior / Health Promotion (Tenure-Track, #F0421A)
Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Description:
The Department of Health Behavior, Policy, and Management at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of Social Behavioral Sciences / Health Behavior & Health Promotion to begin January 2027. This is a 10-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. The faculty member will hold primary teaching responsibilities for the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs. Incoming faculty will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, and service. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Health Behavior, Policy and Management within the ODU-NSU Joint School of Public Health, which is a growing, diverse, and multidisciplinary environment committed to public health research, teaching, service, and practice. The faculty member in this role will be expected to teach courses in social-behavioral sciences and related areas, mentor graduate students, develop and maintain an active independent research program, pursue external research funding, and contribute to the mission and programs of the ODU-NSU Joint School of Public Health through departmental, school, and university service, as well as through professional service and community service/engagement. The candidate is required to have excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to collaborate/work with others.
Applicants must have evidence of, or strong capabilities to conduct high-quality, significant, and innovative research, to secure extramural funding to establish an independent research program; to effectively teach, and to contribute to university, professional, and community service.
Responsibilities:
-
Teaching: Effectively teach graduate-level courses in social and behavioral sciences (health behavior and health promotion) and related areas in public health within the MPH and Ph.D. in Health Services Research programs primarily.
-
Research: Develop, establish, and maintain an active program of scholarly public health research in social-behavioral sciences, including publishing peer-reviewed publications, pursuing external research funding, and mentoring students in research.
-
Service: Participate in, and contribute to, departmental, school, and university service, including mentoring students and serving on committees; in professional service, and in community service/engagement in public health.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in social/behavioral sciences (health behavior and health promotion) from a CEPH-accredited public health program, school, or institution.
- Post-doctoral public health training/experience related to this position.
- Evidence of high-quality public health research, including first-authored peer-reviewed publications and extramural grant funding.
- Experience advising and mentoring graduate students in public health, including in research.
- Evidence of effective graduate teaching (including course development) related to this position (e.g., social-behavioral sciences or closely related public health/research areas).
- Experience teaching in a variety of delivery formats, including asynchronous online teaching.
- Evidence of public health experience related to this position.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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Public Health Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Virginia Commonwealth University6
- Manassas City Public Schools5
- Albemarle County Public Schools4
- Harrisonburg City Public Schools4
- Alexandria City Public Schools2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education29
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Science & Research2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in public health jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or a related field
- Experience with data analysis tools such as SAS, R, SPSS, or ArcGIS
- Knowledge of epidemiological methods and surveillance systems
- Certified in Public Health (CPH) credential or eligibility to sit for the exam
- Experience designing or evaluating community health programs or interventions
- Familiarity with federal and state reporting requirements and grant compliance
Public Health Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many public health jobs are there in Virginia?
There are 36+ public health openings in Virginia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Richmond, Manassas, and Harrisonburg. New positions post regularly as employers across Virginia hire.
Which Virginia cities have the most public health jobs?
Richmond, Manassas, and Harrisonburg have the most public health openings in Virginia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire public healths in Virginia?
Employers hiring public healths in Virginia include Virginia Commonwealth University, Manassas City Public Schools, and Albemarle County Public Schools, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote public health jobs in Virginia?
Yes. About 8% of public health openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Virginia metros.
How do I apply for public health jobs in Virginia?
You can apply to public health jobs in Virginia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Virginia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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