Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Details

Classification

Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor

FLSA Faculty Rank

Contract Type:
Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status:
Non‑Tenure Track

Athens Area

A doctoral degree in environmental health or a related discipline (e.g., environmental science, public health, toxicology, etc.).

The Department of Environmental Health Science seeks applicants with a strong academic record in teaching, research, and service in the field of environmental health with a focus on instruction. This full‑time position offers a dynamic blend of teaching innovation, student mentorship, and advising duties. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage their scientific expertise and teaching excellence to develop and deliver courses that educate and empower students to address the most pressing environmental health challenges facing our world today and tomorrow.

The position is a calendar year (12 month) appointment, focused on instruction, and is not on the tenure track. The successful candidate will be required to teach 24 credit‑hours of instruction per year (80% effort), including online courses. There is a 10% time‑commitment for advising online Master of Public Health students, 5% for research, and 5% for service. Additional research effort can be accommodated through successful extramural funding and instructional buyout.

Serving as the Undergraduate coordinator (BSEH) is also available for a 10% reduction in instruction. Significant protected instructional time is available for the development of new courses. The position is available immediately with a start date no later than July 1st, 2026.

July 1, 2026

Preferred qualifications include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring college students, working on grant‑funded projects, ability to produce and communicate research, and working after graduation with a PhD (e.g., postdoctoral training or teaching).

Additional Requirements:

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents:

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