Public Health and Environmental Studies: Assistant Professor in Environmental Public Health

Universities of Wisconsin • Eau Claire, WI

69d • Onsite

About The Position

A tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor is available in the Department of Public Health and Environmental Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The department seeks a candidate with expertise in environmental health committed to teaching excellence and maintaining an active research and service program. This campus-based appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2027/2028 academic year. The starting salary for this position is $75,000.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in environmental health, public health, or related discipline. ABD applicants may be considered but must complete the terminal degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate environmental public health courses in both campus-based and online settings.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarship and professional service.

Nice To Haves

• Record of professional experience in environmental health.
• Possession of CIH, CSP, RS/REHS or similar certification.
• Experience teaching and/or mentoring a broad range of students using high-impact practices, including laboratory and field work.
• Experience developing campus-based and online courses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience mentoring and/or advising students in their academic and career development.
• Demonstrated commitment to values of accessibility and belonging.
• Ability to contribute to the department’s other programs is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a variety of undergraduate environmental public health courses. Example courses include Introduction to Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Hazardous and Solid Waste, Toxicology and Risk Assessment, and Industrial Hygiene.
• Establish a program of scholarship that includes student collaborators.
• Engage in campus and community service such as extramural activities, departmental operations, and shared governance.
• Promote student development and academic achievement through advising, mentoring, service projects and internships.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and community partners from a wide range of cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds.
• Actively participate in relevant environmental health organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree