Instructional Assistant Professor

University of Mississippi; Mississippi; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi seeks an Instructional Assistant Professor of Public Health for a 9-month, non-tenure-track online role beginning as early as January 2027. You will teach in the online MPH and online minor in public health, contributing to a newly established online public health programs within the Department of Public Health.

Applicants should possess a doctoral degree in public health or a related field and an MPH or equivalent degree, with demonstrated online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in public health or health-related field by the time of employment
• MPH or health-related master's degree
• Authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• 80% teaching
• 20% service

Skills

Online teaching experience

Education

Doctoral degree in public health or health-related field

MPH or health-related master's degree

Job description

Department:

Public Health

Job Summary:

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track online IAP position. Applicantswill teach in the online MPH and online minor in publichealth.

Job Description:

Department of Public Health at the University of Mississippi isseeking applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor ofPublic Health. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position tobegin as early as January 2027. Applicants will teach in theonline MPH and online minor in publichealth. The public health programs are housed in the Department ofPublic Health (est. 2024). We encourage team-oriented individuals passionate about shaping the future of a new academic department.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in public health or a health-related field by the time of employment
• Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a health-related field
• Evidence of a strong public health online teaching experience
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of online instructional professional development.
• Experience developing new online or hybrid courses
• Experience in monitoring online course work/serving as an administrative role in online education

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Job Responsibilities:

• 80% teaching
• 20% service

Education Qualifications:

Master's: Public Health, PhD: Public Health

Experience:

Related Experience

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.