Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

The University of Alaska Anchorage Division of Population Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (non-tenure track) for our academic programs (e.g., undergraduate Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and graduate Master’s in Public Health Practice [MPH]). This faculty position is responsible for advancing teaching and service in addressing public health issues in Alaska. Faculty may also engage in research, scholarship, or applied / community-engaged work depending on interests and workload.

The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027.

As a faculty member in the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS), the person in this role will teach an array of courses across both undergraduate and graduate programs and contribute to the academic and professional development of our students. We seek candidates with experience in health sciences, public health, health care, community health, or a related field who are prepared to teach in hybrid, online, and in-person environments.

Faculty may also contribute to curriculum development, student mentorship, and other activities that support our academic programs.

Faculty members will work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to produce high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and service, with opportunities to engage in research and scholarly activity that benefits Alaskans. Successful applicants who wish to maintain an active research or scholarly agenda may have opportunities to incorporate research, applied scholarship, or community-engaged work into their faculty workload.

Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Community-Engaged institution, UAA is a comprehensive university consisting of a main campus in Anchorage and several extension sites. As an open-enrollment university, UAA has a unique student-centered mission. Many of our students are first-generation college students who come from historically marginalized groups. The UAA community celebrates a rich cultural heritage and diverse student body.

The DPHS has an undergraduate BSHS degree with both Pre-Clinical and Health Educator tracks, an MPH program, an Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Gerontology, a Graduate Certificate (GC) in Public Health, and a minor in Public Health.

The DPHS offers rich collaborative opportunities in our research centers, including the Healthy Aging Research Laboratory, the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS), and as the Alaska Satellite Center for the Colorado Center for Diabetes Translation Research, where faculty engage communities in a wide range of applied health research projects to address some of our most pressing health concerns in our state, nation, and world.

Please visit the UAA DPHS website for more information.

The Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) strives to improve the health of all populations, especially those most vulnerable, by producing world-class public health and clinical scholarship, forging strong community partnerships, and educating the next generation of diverse health leaders in Alaska and beyond. Our faculty members assist UAA’s mission of transforming the lives of students and community partners through teaching, community engagement, research, and creative expression in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Serving students, the state, and the communities of southcentral Alaska, UAA is a comprehensive, open-access, public university established on the ancestral lands of the Dena’ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. We particularly value candidates who are student-centered and committed to supporting students’ academic and professional development and/or who have experience…