Assistant or Associate Professor of Population Health

Utah Tech University • Saint George, UT

439d • $63,000 - $66,000

About The Position

The Assistant or Associate Professor of Population Health at Utah Tech University is a full-time tenure-track faculty position aimed at enhancing the quality of patient care and community health through education in Population Health. The successful candidate will teach courses in Healthcare Administration and Long-Term Care Administration, with the potential to serve as the program director. This role emphasizes active learning and community engagement, preparing students for impactful careers in health promotion, disease prevention, and healthcare administration.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Population Health-related discipline, with preference given for background and expertise in Health Care Administration or Long-Term Care Administration.
• Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of work-related experience in the healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
• Ability to employ various communication and teaching technologies, especially in online teaching.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• An eagerness to engage with faculty, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of students.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across disciplines and with external health organizations.
• Evidence of scholarship in the form of refereed publications, paper presentations, published abstracts, etc.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, usually a 4-4 schedule, both in-person and online.
• Develop and deliver courses and student experiences reflective of the University's theme 'active learning. active life.'
• Work with the department chair and/or dean to ensure program viability and innovation.
• Secure and/or maintain professional accreditation for the Healthcare Administration, Long-Term Care Administration, and Public Health tracks within the program.
• Hold regular office hours, attend regular department meetings, vote on department issues, and advise on student assessment as needed.
• Serve on university, college, and department committees and engage in community, university, departmental, and discipline service activities.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activities resulting in the sharing of knowledge through teaching, presentations, publications, and other appropriate outlets.
• Develop and maintain supporting relationships with community, state, national, and international organizations.
• Develop and maintain supporting relationships with internship and residency sites and preceptors.
• Advise and prepare students for credentialing licensure exams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer, vested on day 1 of full-time employment.
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech.
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment.
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment.
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees