Assistant Professor - Public Health

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• Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.
• Please note that a minimum of three professional references is required for all applications.
  
  NOTE:
  
  If ABD at time of application, one reference must be from Dissertation chair.

College:
College of Health and Human Services

Department:
School of Health & Applied Human Sciences

Vacancy Number: 16F-764

Position Number: 600

Location:

Main UNCW Campus

Job Summary:

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences (SHAHS) within the College Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) seeks an outstanding faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank, 9-month tenure-track position in the Public Health program beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will be one of nine Public Health faculty members that serve approximately 240 undergraduate Public Health majors in four concentrations.

The candidate will be a Public Health generalist who can teach a variety of undergraduate Public Health courses, conduct research, publish, write grants, mentor students, foster community engagement, and provide service to the program, school, college, university, and profession. This is a non-remote position.

• Teach undergraduate Public Health courses, both in‑person and online, across the program’s concentrations.
• Conduct research, publish findings, and seek grant funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and oversee research projects.
• Engage with community partners and contribute to service activities.
• Participate in program, school, college, and university service and outreach.
• Collaborate with colleagues in interdisciplinary teams.

• Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Education, Global Health, or a closely related field (PhD conferred by August 1 2026 if ABD).
• Evidence of in‑person teaching experience at the college level in Public Health or a related curriculum.

• Demonstrated potential for a successful research program (publications, presentations, grant activity).
• Experience teaching multiple courses across the PBH curriculum.
• Previous public health, health education, or clinical work experience.
• Collaborative relationships with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Certifications such as CPH, CHES, or MCHES.
• Commitment to service at any level.
• Interest in curriculum development for culturally diverse populations.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth through development opportunities.
• Experience using AI in educational or professional settings.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of 3 Professional References
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional materials may be submitted to strengthen an application.

• * How did you learn of this faculty opportunity with UNCW?
  * UNCw or College Website, Direct Contact from UNCW Faculty or Staff, Professional Organization or Association, Listserv or Professional Job Board, UNCw Social Media, Higher Ed Publication (e.g., Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed), HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium), Other (Open Ended Question).

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligible for Employment:
Final candidates will be subject to background checks and other requirements.

Job Posted: 12/10/2025

Job Close Date: 01/20/2026