Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health

Hawaii Pacific University•HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu, HI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Health, part of the School of Nursing at Hawai‘i Pacific University, seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor to teach in-person and online courses in its Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs. The faculty member will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs, advise students, maintain an active research agenda, provide service at multiple levels of the university, and cultivate community partnerships. This is a full-time, exempt, career-track faculty position based on-site in Honolulu. Instruction occurs primarily at Waterfront Plaza and other downtown Honolulu campus locations, with classes potentially held at multiple locations on Oahu. The role includes teaching during days, evenings, and weekends, and may require work during HPU’s winter and summer breaks. The successful candidate will also carry out administrative duties as assigned and may be asked to perform other related duties.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Public Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Community Health, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Expertise in at least one of the following areas: epidemiology, health education, health behavior, health science, community health, gerontology, public health, maternal health, or chronic diseases.
At least one year of higher-education teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Experience conducting original research, scholarship, or creative work appropriate to the discipline.
Experience participating in institutional and professional service, mentoring, or other contributions beyond teaching and scholarship.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Meet training and background-check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
Reliable transportation to HPU worksites and other locations required by the position upon hire.
Able to teach classes during days, evenings, and weekends and at multiple locations on Oahu.
Able to work all shifts and extended hours and, if necessary, during HPU’s winter and summer breaks.
Able to work effectively using strong time- and stress-management skills.

Nice To Haves

CHES or MCHES certification.
Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, program evaluation, and programmatic accreditation.
Ability to develop and facilitate practicum sites that provide strong experiences for undergraduate and graduate students.
Experience in curriculum design.
Experience with CEPH accreditation.
Successful experience in an administrative role to help mentor junior faculty.

Responsibilities

Teach academic subjects in the discipline within the prescribed curriculum, in classroom, online, or practicum settings.
Prepare and deliver course content and compile course materials, readings, and assignments as needed.
Stimulate class discussions and compile, administer, and grade examinations and other assignments.
Meet with students regularly and advise them on academic and vocational curricula.
Direct research in the candidate’s field and publish findings in professional journals or present research in appropriate forums.
When appropriate, direct research by other teachers or graduate students pursuing advanced degrees.
Mentor students and junior faculty, provide office hours, and advise student organizations.
Serve on faculty, college, or university committees and participate in institutional and professional service.
Cultivate community partnerships and support practicum experiences.
Provide professional consulting services to external agencies and industries when applicable.
Perform administrative and other related duties as assigned to support the department or school.