Assistant/Associate Professor Community Health - State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

About The Position

The College of Health and Wellness Professionals at St. Cloud State University invites applications for a Fixed Term Non-Probationary position in Community Health in the Department of Kinesiology, Community Health, and Gerontology. A faculty's workload responsibility will include twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year Expected to develop and deliver course content in various modes: face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Will be required to teach weekdays, evenings, and/or online The position will mentor undergraduate students The position will supervise internship experiences This position will develop relationships with community organizations/agencies The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate course in areas such as: Principles of Nutrition, Personal and Community Health, Theory and Foundation in Community Health, Consumer Health, Public Health, International Health, Drugs in Society, Advanced Nutrition, Anatomy/Kinesiology, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Promotions, and Senior Seminar.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Public Health or Community Health
A minimum of two years teaching at the higher education level in Public Health or Community Health
Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S), completing during employment
Demonstrated commitment to student engagement, mentoring, and student success
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interests and/or abilities to teach in Principles of Nutrition, Personal and Community Health, Theory and Foundation in Community Health, Consumer Health, Public Health, International Health, Drugs in Society, Advanced Nutrition, Anatomy/Kinesiology, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Promotions, and Senior Seminar
Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate level in both online and face-to-face settings
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, and/or presentation skills
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment
successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D in Public Health or Community Health
Health Educator
Experience working with State, County, or Community Agencies
Health Promotions experience, administration and organization of events
Supervision of undergraduate students in Community Health placement settings/agencies
Experience developing, planning, and coordinating Health Education programs, services and campaigns

Responsibilities

develop and deliver course content in various modes: face-to-face, hybrid, and online
teach weekdays, evenings, and/or online
mentor undergraduate students
supervise internship experiences
develop relationships with community organizations/agencies
teaching undergraduate course in areas such as: Principles of Nutrition, Personal and Community Health, Theory and Foundation in Community Health, Consumer Health, Public Health, International Health, Drugs in Society, Advanced Nutrition, Anatomy/Kinesiology, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Promotions, and Senior Seminar.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents