Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Promotion and Education
About The Position
The Department of Health Sciences (HSC) invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level in Health Promotion and Education, beginning August 16, 2026. We seek candidates who are highly qualified and motivated to teach health promotion, health education, and public health courses as well as other courses to support the Department of Health Sciences. A successful candidate will also be expected to pursue cross-functional, integrative curriculum development and incorporate a pedagogical approach to involve students in learning through high levels of engagement. Candidates will be expected to develop a focused area of research including publication in refereed journals and provide service to the campus and professional communities. For consideration at the associate level, applicants should have an appropriate record of teaching excellence and scholarship.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree in health promotion, health education, public health, or a commensurate field. Exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2026.
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.
Responsibilities
- Teach health promotion, health education, and public health courses
- Pursue cross-functional, integrative curriculum development
- Incorporate a pedagogical approach to involve students in learning through high levels of engagement
- Develop a focused area of research including publication in refereed journals
- Provide service to the campus and professional communities
Benefits
- Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
