Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Public Health
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Public Health, Academic, Health Science -
Healthcare
Public Health, Health Science
University of Memphis Career Opportunities Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Public Health
Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Public Health
Campus Location
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number
Position Number L24132
Category
Category Full-Time Faculty
Department
Department School of Public Health
Position Summary
The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching in areas of health communication, health informatics, digital health, health equity, health policy, public health interventions, and health program evaluation to join our interdisciplinary team of faculty.
Successful candidates are expected to take a lead role in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, student advising, enhancing existing educational programs, continuing with their research program, and collaborating within the school, university, and with external partners.
The SPH at the UofM is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school’s mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institute offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric ( CARES ). The SPH at the UofM provides supportive environments for all, including students from underrepresented communities and first-generation scholars.
The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison
C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).
Minimum Position Qualifications
Candidates for this position must hold a relevant doctoral degree (PhD or DrPH) in public health or a related discipline and meet academic requirements for consideration as an Assistant Professor.
Special Conditions
A preferred candidate should:
- have a record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in public health or a related discipline.
- advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Division and the SPH.
- have commitment to excellence in multi-modal undergraduate and graduate instruction and innovative pedagogies.
- have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work with others.
- develop and maintain an active research and academic publication agenda.
Posting Date
Posting Date 04/19/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Screening Begins Yes
Hiring Range
Hiring Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
Instructions to Applicant regarding references
Is this posting for UofM employees only?
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please describe your teaching experience with mentoring students from diverse backgrounds as well as your commitment to professional and public service.
(Open Ended Question)
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