Assistant/Associate Professor (Division of Public Health)

Prairie View A&M University•Prairie View, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Public and Allied Health at Prairie View A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Division of Public Health at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will join a growing team preparing students for public health careers. The position includes leadership and management of field education, student advising, and service to the division, school, university, and profession. Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience, within the assigned salary range and the University’s compensation structure. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, develop courses and instructional materials, use technology-enhanced and online teaching strategies, supervise student projects and internships, and maintain an active research agenda. The role also involves seeking research funding, collaborating across disciplines, advising and mentoring students, contributing to program assessment and accreditation, participating in curriculum development and committee service, and supporting community outreach and partnerships that promote health parity and allied health initiatives. A doctoral degree in Public Health, Global Health, Health Promotion, or a closely related field is required, along with college-level teaching experience, scholarly potential, and student mentoring or advising experience. Field practice experience of 3–5 years is preferred. Applicants must submit a resume or CV and a cover letter through the PVAMU Career Site. The position is security-sensitive and employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history check.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (Ph.D., DrPH., or equivalent) in Public Health, Global Health, Health Promotion, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Evidence of effective teaching experience at the college or university level.
Demonstrated scholarly potential, including peer-reviewed publications or a clear research agenda.
Experience in student mentoring, advising, or supervision.
Strong knowledge of social and behavioral science, epidemiology, health promotion, or related disciplines.
Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning formats.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts clearly to different learners.
Demonstrated skills in research methodology, data analysis, and scholarly writing.
Ability to mentor and advise students from different academic backgrounds.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance teaching, research, and service responsibilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, community partners, and interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to ethical conduct, professional integrity, and lifelong learning.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of field practice experience.
Knowledge of CEPH accreditation standards and course alignment guidelines.
Experience with curriculum development and program assessment in CEPH-accredited programs.
Strong knowledge of public health, health promotion and education, or related disciplines.
Ability to design and deliver engaging instruction across face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning formats.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with various learners.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and with external community partners.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Commitment to ethical conduct, professional integrity, and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Public Health and related disciplines.
Develop new courses and instructional materials aligned with program needs.
Use innovative teaching strategies, including technology-enhanced and online learning.
Supervise student projects, internships, and independent studies.
Establish and maintain an active research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications.
Pursue internal and external grants and funding opportunities to support scholarly activities.
Engage in collaborative research within the School of Public and Allied Health and across disciplines.
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic planning, research, and professional development.
Support student experiential learning, including research, community engagement, and study abroad opportunities.
Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities, and curriculum development.
Serve on division, school, and university committees.
Engage in professional service through memberships, conference presentations, and editorial or reviewer roles.
Contribute to community outreach and partnerships that promote health parity and allied health initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.