Assistant Professor of Public Health Studies, Tenure-track

  • Elon University
  • Elon, NC
  • Sep 10, 2021
Full time Other

Job Description

Department of Public Health Studies, Assistant Professor. Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Public Health Studies, beginning mid-August, 2022. This position requires someone who holds a doctorate in public health or master’s degree in public health with a terminal degree in a closely related field. Candidates should bring an interdisciplinary perspective to public health, demonstrate high-quality and engaged teaching and have evidence of a research agenda that is translational to the undergraduate setting and expertise that further augments and expands upon the expertise of the current faculty in the department.  Preferred areas of scholarship include but are not limited to disability studies, health policy and management, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian health, Latinx/Latino Health, Asian & Pacific Islander Health, and/or LGBTQ health. Teaching responsibilities will include public health studies major requirements (e.g., Research Methods, Epidemiology, and Global Health), special topics courses relating to one’s area of expertise, and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum.

 

Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of equity and inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.

 

The Public Health Studies Department is one of the largest departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates must have an interest and/or experience mentoring undergraduates in collaborative research by integrating students into their own scholarship or mentoring student research given their practice experience. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu/.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applications must be received by October 7, 2021 to be assured full consideration. Send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (please include evidence of teaching effectiveness), statement of research interests, transcripts (can be unofficial), and contact information for three references to Dr. Stephanie Baker, Chair of the Search Committee, at (publichealth2021@elon.edu).

 

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.

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Public Health Administration, University

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Department of Public Health Studies, Assistant Professor. Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Public Health Studies, beginning mid-August, 2022. This position requires someone who holds a doctorate in public health or master’s degree in public health with a terminal degree in a closely related field. Candidates should bring an interdisciplinary perspective to public health, demonstrate high-quality and engaged teaching and have evidence of a research agenda that is translational to the undergraduate setting and expertise that further augments and expands upon the expertise of the current faculty in the department.  Preferred areas of scholarship include but are not limited to disability studies, health policy and management, American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian health, Latinx/Latino Health, Asian & Pacific Islander Health, and/or LGBTQ health. Teaching responsibilities will include public health studies major requirements (e.g., Research Methods, Epidemiology, and Global Health), special topics courses relating to one’s area of expertise, and courses in the Elon Core Curriculum.

 

Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to the climate of equity and inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.

 

The Public Health Studies Department is one of the largest departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates must have an interest and/or experience mentoring undergraduates in collaborative research by integrating students into their own scholarship or mentoring student research given their practice experience. Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal arts based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at http://www.elon.edu/.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applications must be received by October 7, 2021 to be assured full consideration. Send letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (please include evidence of teaching effectiveness), statement of research interests, transcripts (can be unofficial), and contact information for three references to Dr. Stephanie Baker, Chair of the Search Committee, at (publichealth2021@elon.edu).

 

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.