Assistant Professor of Public Health

Job no: 562776
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA
- California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty
- Health Sciences

Assistant Professor of Public Health:
The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health invites applications for an in-person tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Health. This is a teaching-centered faculty appointment with undergraduate instructional responsibilities. The successful candidate will contribute through effective teaching and student support while maintaining an active program of scholarship and service consistent with departmental and university expectations for retention, promotion, and tenure.

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate public health courses delivered face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Courses and subject areas may include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Public Health, Health Behavior, Public Health Research, Public Health Nutrition, Program Planning and Evaluation, Family Health, Gender and Health, and other courses consistent with the candidate’s areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active program of scholarly and/or applied research appropriate to the discipline of public health. Responsibilities may include disseminating scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations; pursuing internal and external funding, as appropriate; involving students in research and scholarly activities; and developing collaborative relationships within the university and with community, healthcare, governmental, or public health organizations.

The successful candidate will also participate in academic advising and mentorship; curriculum development and assessment; departmental, college, and university governance; and professional and community service. The candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and staff and contribute to the continued development and advancement of the Public Health program.

This is an in-person position, and regular on-campus presence is an essential function of the appointment. The successful candidate is expected to engage actively in the academic community through teaching, in-person office hours, student advising and mentoring, research and scholarly collaboration, and participation in departmental, college, and university meetings and committees. These activities are integral to support student success, advancing scholarly and professional engagement, strengthening departmental effectiveness, and furthering the missions of the college and university.

• An earned doctorate in Public Health or a closely related health discipline.
  Candidates who are ABD may be considered.
• Academic preparation and professional expertise appropriate for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate public health courses in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Demonstrated potential for developing, maintaining, and disseminating an active program of research, scholarship, or applied scholarly activity in public health or related area.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting student academic and professional development at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated preparation for effective online teaching, including accessible course design, meaningful instructor-student interaction, and assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated use or applied understanding of generative artificial intelligence (AI), including appropriate applications and limitations in higher education or public health, and experience applying AI, data analytics, or other emerging technologies to public health research, teaching, curriculum development, or professional practice.
• Experience developing and sustaining partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, or other community stakeholders.
• Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES), or other relevant professional certification.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to…