Assistant Professor/PC of Public Health

Connecticut State Community College

6d•$75,362•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. All Teaching Faculty members shall: Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources; and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes. Program Coordinator duties include: Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas Select appropriate part-time instructors Schedule program courses Hire and evaluate faculty Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers Arrange and supervise student internships Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public health or a Bachelor’s degree in public health with a Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Health Promotion, Health Education, Community Health, Epidemiology, etc).
Four (4) years college teaching experience (96+ credits).
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

DrPH or PhD
Experience teaching in core areas of public health
Experience with launching a community health program, curriculum development, program assessment and evaluation
Experience supervising faculty or staff.
Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g., Blackboard, online instruction or other modalities/software.

Responsibilities

Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
Planning and executing program-related events
Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field
Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas
Select appropriate part-time instructors
Schedule program courses
Hire and evaluate faculty
Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers
Arrange and supervise student internships
Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program
Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement
Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends