Endowed Professor in Urban Health Equity, TT

AAG; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College in Atlanta invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor in urban health equity within the HSSMA Division. The successful candidate will teach across undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute to General Education, and engage with local communities to advance health justice.

We seek a scholar whose work addresses racial injustice, urban policy impacts, and the health effects of built environments, with a strong record of research, mentoring, and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (urban health, public health, sociology, or related).
• Strong record of scholarly publications.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Ability to secure external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and lead research on urban health equity.
• Collaborate with community partners and departments.

Skills

Urban health

Health equity

Pedagogy

Community engagement

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

R

SPSS

NVivo

Stata

Job description

Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor in the field of urban health equity to join the Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & Arts (HSSMA) Division. The HSSMA Division is home to 11 Departments, 4 Academic Programs, 20 majors, over 75 full-time faculty and 4 Endowed Chairs.

We are seeking a new faculty member who specializes in the social and cultural determinants of health for the ever-growing share of the global population who live in cities. While cities can create opportunities for health, urban living can also adversely impact the health and wellness of communities. Candidates whose work brings urban health to the policy-making table and whose scholarship addresses one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• The intersection of health inequities and racial injustice
• The impacts of urban policies or new technologies on health and well-being
• Mapping the health impacts of urban infrastructure (transportation, land-use, energy and housing)

We are looking for someone who thinks creatively about their teaching and who can engage in collaborative partnership building between Morehouse and our local communities. The faculty member will also be expected to support the General Education curriculum and co-curricular activities that enhance the intellectual development and readiness for graduate school and career mobility of our students. Candidates must demonstrate their pedagogical approach is aligned with the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people.

The application deadline is November 15, 2026. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and sample(s) of published work. Applicants are also asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black students and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals.

Applicants should have an established record of contributions to innovative solutions to social problems in Black communities, multidisciplinary scholarship and experience working across sectors and institutions. Region(s) of specialization is open. The selected candidate will be appointed at a rank commensurate with experience, preferably advanced Assistant or Associate Professor. This new faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research program with the potential for external funding, teach undergraduate courses, and develop programming in their areas of expertise.

An official transcript verifying the academic credentials will be required of the selected candidate.