Assistant/Associate Professor - Public and Environmental Health - Health Education and Promotion

Texas Woman's University; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Assistant or Associate Professor for a tenure-track position at its Denton campus. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in public health, mentoring students, and engaging in impactful research. The university fosters a vibrant academic community that values diversity and collaboration, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth. Candidates with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a focus on community health will thrive in this supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to making a difference in public health education and research.

Qualifications

• Earned research doctorate in public health or DrPH required.
• Strong potential for academic scholarship and teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to public health.
• Engage in scholarly research and apply for external funding.

Skills

Research publications

Teaching excellence

Community health

Health education/promotion

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in public health-related field

MPH degree

Job description

Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) Position - Denton

Founded in 1901, Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a publicly funded co-educational institution that is designated as a Doctoral/research-intensive University by the Carnegie Foundation. The main TWU campus is in Denton, with health science campuses in Houston and Dallas. Housed within the TWU College of Health Sciences, The School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology (SHPK) offers BS, MS, MPH, and PhD degrees.

Responsibilities: This position is a tenure-track, nine-month academic year position with core MPH faculty responsibilities and the possibility of summer teaching. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to public health; advise undergraduate students; mentor master's and doctoral students; engage in scholarly research, including publishing research and applying for external research funding; engage in multidisciplinary collaborations; and participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession.

Qualifications: Applicants should have: (a) an earned research doctorate in a public health-related field or DrPH before the employment start date; (b) an MPH degree (if not DrPH) from a school or program of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH); (c) a strong potential for or record of academic scholarship as demonstrated by research publications and ability to secure extramural research funding; (d) a commitment to and potential for teaching excellence in areas related to public health, community health, or health education/promotion or a record of successful college or university teaching; and (e) potential for or history of active service participation and/or leadership roles in campus, community, and professional organizations. The successful candidate must be able to work collegially and effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Possession of the CHES or MCHES certification and experience with acquiring and maintaining CEPH accreditation are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with: a focused and documented research interest in rural health, community health, chronic disease prevention, health equity, physical activity, or nutrition; a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative research record; and experience working in a multicultural setting.

Setting: TWU Denton campus, located just north of the DFW Metroplex, is a vibrant part of a progressive community with a diverse culture and exceptional venues for music and the arts. The campus culture supports research and scholarship collaboration, excellence in clinical practice, and exciting teaching opportunities.

Application: Please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact numbers of three references.

Faculty Position - Denton IRC30367

Please direct questions to the Search Committee chair, Dr. Mindy Menn (940-898-2844; [e-mail])

Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.

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