Endowed Professor in Urban Health Equity, TT

Job Type Faculty

Position Title Endowed Professor in Urban Health Equity, TT

Position Number F00076

Department Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, and Arts

Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA

Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor in the field of urban health equity to join the Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & Arts ( HSSMA ) Division. The HSSMA Division is home to 11 Departments, 4 Academic Programs, 20 majors, over 75 full-time faculty and 4 Endowed Chairs. We are seeking a new faculty member who specializes in the social and cultural determinants of health for the ever-growing share of the global population who live in cities.

While cities can create opportunities for health, urban living can also adversely impact the health and wellness of communities. Candidates whose work brings urban health to the policy-making table and whose scholarship addresses one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• The intersection of health inequities and racial injustice
• The impacts of urban policies or new technologies on health and well-being
• Mapping the health impacts of urban infrastructure (transportation, land-use, energy and housing)

Applicants should have an established record of contributions to innovative solutions to social problems in Black communities, multidisciplinary scholarship and experience working across sectors and institutions. Region(s) of specialization is open. The selected candidate will be appointed at a rank commensurate with experience, preferably advanced Assistant or Associate Professor. This new faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research program with the potential for external funding, teach undergraduate courses, and develop programming in their areas of expertise.

We are looking for someone who thinks creatively about their teaching and who can engage in collaborative partnership building between Morehouse and our local communities. The faculty member will also be expected to support the General Education curriculum and co-curricular activities that enhance the intellectual development and readiness for graduate school and career mobility of our students. Candidates must demonstrate their pedagogical approach is aligned with the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people.

An official transcript verifying the academic credentials will be required of the selected candidate. The Final date to receive applications is November 15, 2026. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

Questions may be directed to the Division Dean at hssma

PhD or terminal degree from an accredited institution in an academic field of study.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. However, all talented candidates who can fulfill the job responsibilities and fit the criteria will be considered regardless of faculty rank.

Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of leadership experience.

Successful candidates should have an established research portfolio in urban health and be prepared to engage with diverse students across a liberal arts curriculum. Morehouse College offers a reduced 2/2 teaching load for endowed chairs.

Salary will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Morehouse College offers a reduced 2/2 teaching load for endowed professors. This currently translates into being responsible for the instruction of approximately 12 credit hours annually. The specific course assignments and scheduling for each faculty member is determined in consultation with your Department Chair and Division Dean. An expected feature of your teaching load will be contribution(s) to the College’s General Education Program.

The successful applicant will have opportunities to teach across all levels of our curriculum, including introductory and upper-level…