Assistant Professor of Public Health

Fairfield Department of Health • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

Fairfield University, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) faculty position beginning in September 2026, pending final budgetary approval. The Egan School seeks to inspire students to become leaders across social and healthcare environments who improve health outcomes for all, inclusive of underserved or vulnerable populations. The Egan School’s Public Health Program offers an online/asynchronous, low-residency generalist-track DrPH program. The Public Health Program, which also includes an in-person BS in Public Health and an online/asynchronous MPH, is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). We are particularly interested in scholar-educators with expertise in public health policy, leadership, and management, especially those with 3+ years of experience in public health practice. The teaching load is 9 credits each semester (typically 3 classes). In addition to teaching, faculty are also expected to engage in research and service, contribute to the public health profession, and advance the scholarship and service missions of the program, school, and university. While the faculty member will be teaching online, they are expected to be local to Fairfield to participate in on-campus events, meetings, and other student- and service-related activities.

Requirements

• Hold a doctoral degree in public health (DrPH, PhD, or ScD) from a CEPH-accredited program.
• For applicants with a PhD or ScD, preference will be given to those who also hold an MPH from a CEPH-accredited program.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Be prepared to teach online, asynchronous courses.
• Have a record of publishing in peer-reviewed publications in the candidate's area of specialization.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in public health practice.
• Experience in public health policy, leadership, and management.

Responsibilities

• Teach online, asynchronous courses in the DrPH program.
• Engage in research and service activities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the DrPH curriculum through applied public health practice.
• Exhibit innovation in curriculum development and a strong commitment to advancing online teaching.
• Maintain an active research program and publish in peer-reviewed publications.
• Promote justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging consistent with the Jesuit mission.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.

What This Job Offers

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