Open Rank Faculty Position in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences (Program Director)

University System of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition assistance program

Generous retirement plans

Job summary

Augusta University’s School of Public Health invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty Position in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences. The successful candidate will serve as Program Director for the undergraduate program with tenure-track potential at Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank.

This role emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service within a supportive academic community. The position requires leadership, program oversight, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students,

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in public health or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills and commitment to student success.
• At least 2 years of experience teaching undergraduate public health courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration for the undergraduate program and oversee curriculum planning.
• Teach undergraduate courses and mentor students.
• Engage in scholarship, service, and program accreditation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Communication

Student success

Teaching undergrad

Education

Doctoral degree in public health or related field

Job description

Open Rank Faculty Position in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences (Program Director)

The School of Public Health at Augusta University invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty Position in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences. The successful candidate will also serve as Program Director of an undergraduate academic program and will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements, with tenure-track eligibility determined by the candidate's academic background and record of scholarship. The Program Director will provide leadership and oversight for the program and contribute to the School's mission through teaching, mentorship, service, program administration, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote academic excellence, student success, and continuous program improvement.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 85%

• Provide leadership, administration, and oversight for the School of Public Health's undergraduate academic program.
• Teach undergraduate courses as assigned.
• Lead curriculum planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate program operations, course scheduling, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university leadership to support program goals and strategic priorities.
• Support accreditation, assessment, and reporting activities as applicable. Advise and mentor undergraduate students.

Scholarship - 10%

• Participate in research and scholarly activities, including collaborative projects, publications, presentations, and grant-related efforts.

Service - 5%

• Provide service to the School, department, and community through participation in faculty meetings, committees, professional organizations, and community engagement activities.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, EdD, or equivalent) in public health or a public health discipline.

Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Commitment to student success and academic excellence. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.

Required Experience

• At least 2 years experience teaching undergraduate coursework in public health or a public health discipline.

Assistant Professor-

• Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training.

Associate Professor-

• Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor-

• Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing community and public health partnerships. Administrative or supervisory experience in higher education. Record of scholarship, public health practice, or service appropriate to rank.

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Degree from a CEPH-accredited school or program of public health. Academic credentials consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.

Preferred Experience

• Experience directing or coordinating an undergraduate academic program. Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of CEPH accreditation standards. Experience supporting student recruitment, retention, and career readiness.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full‑time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

• Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
• Also, our full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:

The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer‑reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant‑funded projects. Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.