Assistant​/Associate Professor of Public Health

Agency
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi

Department
College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Science (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Health to begin Spring 2026. The candidate will have expertise in Biostatistics, Health Policies, Health Program Planning, Health Data Management, Epidemiology, and Public Health Communication.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

• Engage in teaching, research and practice and contribute to the college, university, and community through service based on faculty rank
• Engage in teaching activities in accordance with their appointment and discipline
• Serve as academic advisor and mentor to students
• Provide a clearly defined development plan for research activities

• Ph.D.,
  
  D.PH., or equivalent in Public Health, or related Health Science field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of scholarly activity commensurate with tenure-track requirements of the college and university
• Demonstrated capacity to teach core public health courses
• To be considered for the Associate rank, at least five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of assistant professor is required.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners
• Established research program and success in acquiring funding
• Experience with CEPH accreditation
• Experience with distance learning platforms and/or contemporary instructional technologies

All required documents requested must be uploaded in order to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A letter of application addressing qualifications listed including a statement of teaching/research philosophy.
• Three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.