Assistant Professor - Clinical Title Series, Dept of Health Mgmt & Policy

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Clinical Title Series, Dept of Health Mgmt & Policy

FE04730

Dept of Health Mgmt & Policy (7P160)

Lexington, KY

Faculty – Full‑Time, Non‑Tenure Track

Required

Education:

Doctoral degree in Public Health (DrPH, ScD, or related field) preferred;
Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) with extensive experience may be considered.

Required Experience: Minimum five years in public health practice preferred for an Assistant Professor; required for Associate Professor. Demonstrated focus in an area of public health practice, strong teaching skills, and experience translating real‑world public health and community‑based knowledge into engaging, experiential curriculum.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and community partners, and commitment to public health scholarship or scholarship of clinical practice as it relates to public health.

The College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky is committed to improving public health outcomes, with a particular focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by Kentucky communities. This Clinical Title Series position is part of a newly established clinical title series focused on real‑world public health expertise.

The College seeks a public health educator with a strong background in public health practice or leadership to join faculty. The faculty member will bridge the gap between theory and real‑world application for developing future public health leaders who will be prepared to address the needs of populations. As a clinical title series, candidates should focus on training for the practice of public health with expertise in programs offering experiential public health learning opportunities.

• Teaching: Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses, including experiential courses focused on public health practice and leadership (e.g., epidemiology, health promotion, program planning and evaluation, policy analysis). Utilize experiential learning methods such as case studies, guest lectures from practitioners, and service‑learning opportunities within communities. Instruction may also be provided in public health settings, health departments, clinics, or other delivery sites.
• Mentoring: Mentor and advise students, providing guidance on career paths in public health practice and leadership.
• Service to Profession/Clinical Practice: Maintain strong connections to current public health practice through collaborations with local and state health departments, community‑based organizations, and other partners. Participate in applied research projects addressing pressing public health issues; provide technical assistance and consultation to public health practitioners; develop and contribute to grant proposals to secure funding for initiatives focused on advancing public health; contribute to the land‑grant mission of the university through outreach and engagement with community stakeholders.
• Service: Serve on university and professional committees related to public health practice; advocate for policies and programs that improve health outcomes for communities or populations.

• Instruction – 60%
• Scholarship – 10%
• Service to Profession/Clinical Practice – 15%
• Service to Institution – 10%
• Professional Development – 5%

This position will be funded through extramural funding, contracts, non‑recurring dollars, and agreements with public health and healthcare organizations. State‑based funding may also be used for training and curriculum specific to public health practitioners.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes comprehensive rewards focusing on well‑being and career development. The university contributes to retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance, and offers optional benefits such as dental, vision, and additional retirement plans. Please learn more about benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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