Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor – Allied Health Sciences

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The Allied Health Sciences Program, within Grand Valley State University’s School of Interdisciplinary Health, invites applications for a 9‑month, full‑time, tenure‑stream faculty position that begins on August 6, 2026. The position carries a 24‑credit workload per academic year and includes service and scholarship requirements.

Assistant Faculty–Allied Health Sciences; 9‑month contract

As an Assistant Professor, you will support the Allied Health Sciences Program, the School of Interdisciplinary Health, and the College of Health Professions through teaching, curriculum development, student advising, and scholarly activities.

• Doctorate in a discipline pertinent to the Allied Health Sciences program.
• Minimum of 5 years of sufficient work experience in a health‑related discipline that provides the knowledge to teach multiple Allied Health Sciences program courses and support the program related to advanced healthcare research and innovation.
• Minimum of 3 years of full‑time college‑level teaching experience in a health‑related discipline in multiple modalities, including but not limited to in‑person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, diversity, and accessibility in order to provide inclusive learning experiences to a diverse student population.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and self‑leadership skills.

• Experience in teaching Allied Health Sciences or related university coursework in in‑person, hybrid, and online formats simultaneously, especially courses related to healthcare ethics, legality, and research.
• Experience in mentoring or advising undergraduate students.
• Experience in utilizing inclusive practices in courses.
• Experience with advanced practice or innovative technology in healthcare settings.
• Strong research agenda, including but not limited to a PhD and/or experience with student involvement in research.

• Provide teaching instruction for courses in the Allied Health Sciences program in multiple modalities each semester.
• Serve as lead instructor for select Allied Health Sciences coursework which consists of course design, mentoring adjuncts, and other faculty teaching the course, and any other activities that support curriculum.
• Academic advising for students in the Allied Health Sciences program.
• Participate in Allied Health Sciences program development, special projects, and innovation.
• Participate in service to initiatives within the School of Interdisciplinary Health.
• Participate in service to the College of Health Professions and the university, including but not limited to service on committees and engaging in healthcare and/or academic innovation.
• Engage and develop research and a scholarly agenda consistent with the research expectations within the College of Health Professions and the university at large.

Commensurate with experience.

Allied Health Science program within the School of Interdisciplinary Health and the College of Health Professions.

Primarily at the City‑Health Campus with some work at the Valley campus in Allendale.

Apply online u.edu and select “Apply now”. Include a cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications, your motivation to work at GVSU, your resume/CV, teaching philosophy, and a statement outlining your commitment to inclusion with examples.

Provide the names, phone numbers, and e‑mail addresses of three professional references. Official transcripts may be required prior to interview.

For assistance, call Human Resources at 616‑331‑2215. For further assistance, contact the Search Committee Chair, Jenny Baweja at 616‑331‑5856 or email bawejaj.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. See https://.