Assistant Professor of Public Health

Stanislaus State•Turlock, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health at California State University, Stanislaus is hiring an in-person, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Health. This teaching-centered faculty appointment includes undergraduate instructional responsibilities, student support, and an active program of scholarship and service consistent with departmental and university expectations for retention, promotion, and tenure. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate public health courses delivered face-to-face, in hybrid formats, and online. Potential subjects include Introduction to Public Health, Health Behavior, Public Health Research, Public Health Nutrition, Program Planning and Evaluation, Family Health, and Gender and Health, as well as other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain active scholarly and/or applied research, disseminate work through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, pursue funding as appropriate, involve students in research, and develop collaborations within the university and with external organizations. Other duties include academic advising and mentorship; curriculum development and assessment; departmental, college, and university governance; and professional and community service. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and staff and contribute to the development of the Public Health program. Regular on-campus presence is essential, including in-person office hours, teaching, advising and mentoring, research collaboration, and participation in meetings and committees. The position begins August 19, 2027. Screening of completed applications begins October 26, 2026, and the position remains open until filled. The anticipated hiring range is $7,000–$7,250 per month, paid in 12 monthly payments per academic year. The CSU offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Public Health or a closely related health discipline; ABD candidates may be considered.
Academic preparation and professional expertise appropriate for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate public health courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities.
Demonstrated potential to develop, maintain, and disseminate an active program of research, scholarship, or applied scholarly activity in public health or a related area.
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting students’ academic and professional development at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from varied backgrounds and experiences.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Preparation for effective online teaching, including accessible course design, meaningful instructor–student interaction, and assessment of student learning.
Applied understanding or use of generative artificial intelligence, including appropriate applications and limitations in higher education or public health.
Experience applying AI, data analytics, or other emerging technologies to public health research, teaching, curriculum development, or professional practice.
Experience developing and sustaining partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, or other community stakeholders.
Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES), or another relevant professional certification.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching collaborations across the department, university, and/or with external partners.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate public health courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
Establish and maintain an active program of scholarly and/or applied research appropriate to public health.
Disseminate scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
Pursue internal and external funding, as appropriate.
Involve students in research and scholarly activities.
Develop collaborative relationships within the university and with community, healthcare, governmental, or public health organizations.
Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
Contribute to curriculum development and assessment.
Participate in departmental, college, and university governance.
Contribute professional and community service.
Collaborate with faculty and staff and support the continued development and advancement of the Public Health program.
Maintain regular on-campus presence, including in-person office hours, student advising and mentoring, scholarly collaboration, and participation in meetings and committees.