Adjunct Associate Professor

Penn State University•Tallahassee, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) at the Penn State College of Medicine invites applications for a Part-time Associate Professor position to provide leadership for the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program and support research activities within the department. The mission of PHS is to advance health through the design, conduct, and analysis of population-based biomedical research, the support of basic science and clinical research, the education of future generations of health professionals, and active engagement with the community to improve health and well-being. PHS comprises three academic divisions: Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, and Health Services and Behavioral Research. The department offers graduate programs including the PhD in Epidemiology, PhD in Biostatistics, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Research, and Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security with an option in Public Health Preparedness, as well as several graduate certificate programs. The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for the DrPH program, working collaboratively with PHS leadership, faculty, students, and education staff to support program quality, student success, and continued program development. Responsibilities will include coordinating program activities; supporting student recruitment, progression, and engagement; contributing to curriculum and program planning; monitoring program outcomes and assessment; supporting accreditation activities; and identifying opportunities to strengthen the DrPH program and student experience. The position will also contribute to research activities within PHS, including participation in collaborative research projects and initiatives aligned with the department’s mission and areas of expertise. Candidates with experience in public health practice, higher education, program leadership, research, government, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, or related settings are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in public health or a related discipline.
Demonstrate experience leading or managing an academic, professional, or public health program.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Strong communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with program assessment.
Experience with accreditation.
Experience with graduate education.
Experience with public health research.
Experience in public health practice.
Experience in higher education.
Experience in program leadership.
Experience in research.
Experience in government.
Experience in healthcare.
Experience in nonprofit organizations, or related settings.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the DrPH program.
Coordinate program activities.
Support student recruitment, progression, and engagement.
Contribute to curriculum and program planning.
Monitor program outcomes and assessment.
Support accreditation activities.
Identify opportunities to strengthen the DrPH program and student experience.
Contribute to research activities within PHS, including participation in collaborative research projects and initiatives aligned with the department’s mission and areas of expertise.