Assistant Professor of Public Health

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Central California

• Monterey Bay 1

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Public Affairs

Classification: Academic Year Faculty
Priority Screening Date: January 15, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled
Appointment Date: Fall 2026

The Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy (HHSPP) at Cal State Monterey Bay is seeking a full-time academic year tenure-track assistant professor who will collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues in advancing the department’s mission of teaching, research, and service. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning in public health and related subfields including but not limited to health policy and management, health and social services evaluation, epidemiology, or environmental health/impacts of climate change on health.

The candidate must also demonstrate a record of (or potential for) meaningful and relevant scholarship and the ability to mentor undergraduate students in applied research methods.

We welcome applicants who are committed to supporting student success and actively participating in community-engaged scholarship and university and community service. We are seeking an outstanding teacher, mentor, and applied researcher who is a creative thinker and demonstrates a commitment to collaborative, community-engaged program development, interprofessional and interdisciplinary educational models, community-based participatory research, and serving a diverse student population.

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Health, Human Services, and Public Policy (HHSPP) is dedicated to educating future health and human services professionals to serve California’s diverse communities. Our graduates become leaders who advance equitable access to health and social services, improve outcomes, and strengthen the well‑being of individuals, families, and communities.

Through a student‑centered pedagogy, community engagement, and applied scholarship, HHSPP prepares students to expand their knowledge and skills in collaboration with community organizations and public agencies. Guided by a commitment to equity, social justice, and ethical practice, our programs empower students to become effective agents of social change.

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