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Department Of Health Science & Human Ecology
- Open Rank, In Public Health

The Department of Health Science and Human Ecology (HSCI) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) invites applications for a tenure-track position "Open Rank" 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 development of the DrPH program. The successful candidate will teach in all 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.

Also, the successful candidates for Associate/Full professor rank should show notable scientific contributions, shown by high quality and impactful peer-reviewed publications and a record of extramural funding. 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:
Advanced Epidemiology, Advanced Biostatistics, Research Methods, Program Planning and Evaluation, Infectious and Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Spatial Epidemiology, Advanced Topics in Health Promotion, Advanced Topics in Public Health Policy and Administration, Grant Writing for Health Sciences, and Advanced Topics in Professional Development and Leadership for Public Health. Further, the candidate is expected to supervise students on their graduate Theses, Projects, and Dissertations.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Leading and expanding public health initiatives within the department.
• 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree in a field related to public or population health, epidemiology, or biostatistics, with a strong foundation in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Evidence of publication or relevant funding opportunities that showcase the applicant's potential for strong research, scholarly, and creative agenda in Public Health and be at the level to be appointed…