Community and Behavioral Health Sciences

Job Summary

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences at Augusta University School of Public Health invites applications for a 12‑month, tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The selected candidate will develop a cohesive, extramurally funded research portfolio, teach graduate courses, and mentor students. An expected teaching load is two courses per year.

• Teaching – 25%:
  Teach two courses per year and oversee graduate theses and capstone projects.
• Service – 5%:
  Serve on department, school, campus, community, state, and national committees; conduct peer review for journals, funding agencies, and professional societies; support community events.
• Research/Scholarship – 70%:
  Build and maintain a high‑impact research program as Principal Investigator; serve as team scientist on other university research projects; solicit extramural funding; publish in high‑impact journals; present research at regional, national, and international meetings; conduct community‑engaged activities to disseminate and implement research.

• Doctoral Degree (DrPH or PhD) in a public health related discipline (health behavior, sociology, psychology, preventive medicine, or epidemiology).
• Experience working with projects related to rural and underserved communities.
• Assistant Professor – early‑career faculty with appropriate post‑graduate training.
• Associate Professor – mid‑career faculty with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable experience.
• Professor – senior‑career faculty with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable experience.
• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation requirements.
• Evidence of teaching excellence, scholarly activity, and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (waived for new faculty meeting other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities assessed during interview, biographical review, and recommendations.

Evidence of teaching and research experience commensurate with rank.

This is a fiscal year‑based position, full‑time (1.0 FTE), year‑round. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements and is subject to funding availability. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Faculty employed more than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's public health challenges through education, research, and community engagement. The school contains three departments:
Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science;
Community & Behavioral Health Sciences; and Health Management, Economics & Policy. Degree programs range from specialized master’s to doctoral levels, supporting research productivity and grant funding exceeding $6M annually.

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of leaders across four campuses. With a strong emphasis on research, community partnership, and academic excellence, the university fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.

Augusta University –
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

All selected candidates must pass a background check prior to employment. Positions requiring trust or a purchase card may also require a credit check. Faculty must provide proof of completed academic degrees, transcripts, and, if trained abroad, educational credential evaluation. Employees are responsible for safeguarding confidential information per cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Submit an online application at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, and all requested documents as a single file.