Faculty and Doctor of Public Health Program Director

Mercer University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The College of Health Professions at Mercer University invites applications for a full-time Faculty member and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program Director in the Department of Public Health. Responsibilities : This leadership role is responsible for the strategic direction, administration, and continuous improvement of the DrPH program with an emphasis on social epidemiology and health equity, while contributing to teaching, scholarship, and service within the department. The DrPH Program Director will lead a forward-thinking program designed to prepare public health leaders to address structural determinants of health, advance health equity, and translate research into practice. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position. The Department of Public Health is part of a progressive and innovative College that emphasizes evidence-based and integrative approaches to health, as well as interprofessional collaboration with programs including Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Clinical Psychology, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, and Occupational Therapy.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (DrPH or PhD) in Epidemiology from a CEPH-accredited program/school
• Demonstrated experience in public health practice and/or applied research
• Prior teaching experience at the graduate level and doctoral mentorship
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarly activity
• Strong understanding of CEPH accreditation standards and processes
• Evidence of leadership, collaboration, and commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence

Nice To Haves

• Experience with academic program leadership, curriculum development, or academic administration strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the DrPH program
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure academic quality and relevance
• Ensure program alignment with accreditation standards (e.g., CEPH) and lead accreditation-related activities
• Manage program assessment, student learning outcomes, and accreditation reporting
• Collaborate with department leadership on program growth, recruitment, and retention strategies
• Teach graduate-level courses in the DrPH and MPH programs
• Advise and mentor doctoral students, including dissertation supervision
• Foster student professional development and leadership in public health practice
• Maintain an active program of scholarship, including publications, presentations, and pursuit of extramural funding
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service
• Engage with professional organizations and community partners to enhance program visibility and impact
• Promote interprofessional education and collaborative initiatives across the College
• Build and sustain partnerships with public health agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders to support practice-based training

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid vacation and sick leave
• technology discounts
• schedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees