ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ PROFESSOR - INSTRUCTION TRACK CHSP

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Community Health Science & Policy Program within the School of Public Health. The role focuses on launching and developing the MPH program on the Louisiana State University Baton Rouge campus.

The successful candidate will teach graduate courses, assist in curriculum design, and mentor MPH students, with a strong emphasis on online and hybrid delivery and collaboration with public health agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD in public health or a closely related field.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education, preferably graduate level.
• Experience or interest in program development and innovative teaching methods, including online/hybrid delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach graduate courses in community health and related areas.
• Contribute to curriculum design and mentor MPH students.
• Collaborate with public health agencies and community organizations to provide practical learning experiences.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Online delivery

Curriculum design

Mentoring students

Education

Doctorate in Public Health

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

LSU Health seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for a full-time, faculty position at a rank commensurate with experience to join the Community Health Science & Policy Program (CHSP) in the School of Public Health (SPH). The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the launch and development of our new Master of Public Health (MPH) program, with a concentration in CHSP on the Louisiana State University Baton Rouge campus.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include assisting in developing and teaching graduate-level courses in community health, health communications, health policy, behavioral health theory, health program development and evaluation, public health project management, and more.
• The new faculty member will be expected to contribute to the curriculum design and implementation of the MPH program and mentor and advise MPH students in their academic progress.
• Additional activities include participating in service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels and collaborating with public health agencies and community organizations to foster practical learning experiences for students.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a doctorate degree in a public health discipline.
• Evidence of teaching excellence in higher education, preferably at the graduate level.
• Additional experience or interest in program development is highly desirable along with expertise in innovative teaching methodologies, including online and hybrid course delivery.

Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary.