Public Health Professor — Online/Hybrid Teaching & Research

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) seeks an Assistant Professor within the School of Population & Public Health to advance teaching, scholarship, public health practice, and service. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction, developing an active program of scholarly activity, mentoring students, and engaging with diverse communities to improve population health.

The candidate will contribute to foundational and applied public health education while advancing

Qualifications

• Doctorate required in public health or closely related field.
• ABD candidates encouraged if degree expected by 2026-12-31.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate public health courses.
• Design and update course content for in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Mentor students and advise on applied practice experiences and capstones.
• Conduct and disseminate scholarly activity and research.
• Contribute to public health practice via community partnerships.
• Engage in service activities at department, school, and university levels.

Skills

Teaching & mentorship

Scholarly activity

Community engagement

Education

PhD/DrPH/ScD/MD or equivalent in public health or related field

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) seeks an Assistant Professor within the School of Population & Public Health to advance teaching, scholarship, public health practice, and service. The role focuses on delivering high-quality instruction, developing an active program of scholarly activity, mentoring students, and engaging with diverse communities to improve population health.

The candidate will contribute to foundational and applied public health education while advancing