Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Division of Population Health Sciences to teach across undergraduate and graduate programs in hybrid, online, and in-person settings in Alaska. The anticipated start date is Fall 2027 and the role includes teaching, mentoring students, and service within a research-friendly environment.

The position is located on the Anchorage campus as a 9-month appointment with a salary range of

Qualifications

• Master's degree for faculty with little to no research assignment; Doctoral degree for faculty with significant, ongoing research assignments.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across undergraduate and graduate programs (e.g., BSHS, MPH).
• Engage in curriculum development, student mentorship, and service.
• Contribute to research, scholarship, or applied/community-engaged work as workload allows.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline

Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Alaska Anchorage Division of Population Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (non-tenure track) for our academic programs (e.g., undergraduate Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and graduate Master’s in Public Health Practice [MPH]). This faculty position is responsible for advancing teaching and service in addressing public health issues in Alaska. Faculty may also engage in research, scholarship, or applied / community-engaged work depending on interests and workload. The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2027.

As a faculty member in the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS), the person in this role will teach an array of courses across both undergraduate and graduate programs and contribute to the academic and professional development of our students. We seek candidates with experience in health sciences, public health, health care, community health, or a related field who are prepared to teach in hybrid, online, and in-person environments. Faculty may also contribute to curriculum development, student mentorship, and other activities that support our academic programs.

Faculty members will work independently and collaboratively with colleagues to produce high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and service, with opportunities to engage in research and scholarly activity that benefits Alaskans. Successful applicants who wish to maintain an active research or scholarly agenda may have opportunities to incorporate research, applied scholarship, or community-engaged work into their faculty workload.

Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Community-Engaged institution, UAA is a comprehensive university consisting of a main campus in Anchorage and several extension sites. As an open-enrollment university, UAA has a unique student-centered mission. Many of our students are first-generation college students who come from historically marginalized groups. The UAA community celebrates a rich cultural heritage and diverse student body.

The DPHS has an undergraduate BSHS degree with both Pre-Clinical and Health Educator tracks, an MPH program, an Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Gerontology, a Graduate Certificate (GC) in Public Health, and a minor in Public Health.

The DPHS offers rich collaborative opportunities in our research centers, including the Healthy Aging Research Laboratory, the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS), and as the Alaska Satellite Center for the Colorado Center for Diabetes Translation Research, where faculty engage communities in a wide range of applied health research projects to address some of our most pressing health concerns in our state, nation, and world.

Please visit the UAA DPHS website for more information.

The Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) strives to improve the health of all populations, especially those most vulnerable, by producing world-class public health and clinical scholarship, forging strong community partnerships, and educating the next generation of diverse health leaders in Alaska and beyond. Our faculty members assist UAA’s mission of transforming the lives of students and community partners through teaching, community engagement, research, and creative expression in a diverse and inclusive environment. Serving students, the state, and the communities of southcentral Alaska, UAA is a comprehensive, open-access, public university established on the ancestral lands of the Dena’ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiaq, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. We particularly value candidates who are student-centered and committed to supporting students’ academic and professional development and/or who have experience working with rural, Indigenous, or Circumpolar communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master's degree in a relevant discipline for faculty with little to no research assignment; a Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline for faculty with significant, ongoing research assignments.

Preferred Experience:

Doctoral/terminal degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Behavior, a clinical health profession, or another field relevant to health sciences preferred.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position with an expectation of in-person teaching in Anchorage, Alaska. The salary range is $66,462 to $80,000. Specific offers will be based on the candidate’s relevant academic preparation and experience. UAA employment includes a competitive full employee benefits package including retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage, and representation under a Collective Bargaining Unit.

We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission. Please note that once a viable pool is identified, further applications may not be reviewed.

To be considered, applicants must upload the following documents to their online application:

• Cover letter describing experience and credentials as related to the requirements of the position (required)
• Curriculum Vitae (required).
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy including a discussion of instructional philosophy and how you are prepared to instruct, mentor, and inspire a diverse student population (*required).
• Applicants are also encouraged to submit an example of research, scholarship, applied practice, or other professional work relevant to the position (encouraged; not required).

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Corrie Whitmore, Search Committee Chair, at [e-mail].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA

(Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or [e-mail] / 907-786-1214 or [e-mail].

UAF

(Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or [e-mail].

UAS

(Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing [e-mail].