Department of Health Science & Human Ecology - Assistant Professor

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible.

For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website .

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community.

As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Health Science and Human Ecology (HSCI) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Public Health, beginning in the 2026/2027 academic year.

The Department serves over 500 students across four undergraduate programs:
Environmental Health Science, Health Services Administration, Nutritional Science and Dietetics, and Public Health and three graduate programs:
Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Health Services Administration, and Master of Science in Nutrition Science. Newly hired faculty will join a dynamic department of 9 tenure-line and over 15 adjunct faculty members.

This position specifically supports the undergraduate (BSPH) and graduate (MPH) programs in Public Health and help with developing the DrPH program. The successful candidate will teach in both programs and is expected to be familiar with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation requirements and be willing to work with faculty in a collaborative effort to maintain accreditation. We seek candidates with expertise in Public Health who are enthusiastic about advancing our programs and leading the development of new public health initiatives.

We are particularly seeking exceptional scholars whose teaching, research, and service are balanced and demonstrate a strong, integrated commitment to advancing knowledge, education, and community impact.

Further, the potential candidate is expected to teach and be familiar with the following course content:
Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Research Methods, Program Planning and Evaluation, Infectious and Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Health Promotion, Public Health Policy and Administration, Grant Writing for Health Sciences, and Professional Development and Leadership for Public Health. Further, the candidate is expected to supervise students on their graduate Theses and Projects.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Supporting existing service-learning programs and developing community collaborations.

Promoting undergraduate and graduate-level scholarship and mentoring students in research.

Contributing to departmental, college, and university service activities.

This faculty position is a 100% in-person role, requiring all teaching, advising, and departmental responsibilities to be conducted on campus. The ideal candidate will be committed to academic excellence, scientific advancement, and professional practice in research, teaching, and service as aligned with the mission of CSUSB and the College of Natural Sciences. We welcome creative educators who help students connect theory to practice.

Faculty also plays a vital role in preparing students for careers in local health departments, community organizations, schools, hospitals, public health agencies, tribal health programs, industry, and related settings. If you are energized by mentorship, community engagement, and applied research, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

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