Tenure Track Position - Public Health

California Polytechnic State University; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 97,788 - 107,628; Full time

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University is seeking an Instructional Faculty member for a tenure-track position in Public Health at the San Luis Obispo campus, beginning August 12, 2027. The successful candidate will teach core courses and engage undergraduates in research.

The ideal candidate has a Doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field, a commitment to quality teaching, and a strong research agenda. The anticipated hiring range for this position varies by rank, starting at $97,788 for Assistant Professor, with competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in high quality undergraduate teaching.
• Potential for scholarly productivity.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach core courses in Public Health.
• Engage students in research activities.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives.

Skills

High quality undergraduate teaching

Research engagement with undergraduate students

Promoting student well-being

Inclusive environment fostering diversity

Education

Doctoral degree in Public Health or closely related field

Job description

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Central California – Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo Campus

Job Summary

The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full‑time, academic year, tenure‑track position in Public Health, with appointment beginning August 12, 2027.

The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health invites applications for a tenure‑track position as part of an initiative to expand its teaching and research program in healthcare policy and management within its Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. The Department seeks candidates from a broad range of public health backgrounds who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and an active research agenda that actively involves public health undergraduate students as integral members of their research program. The successful candidate will primarily teach upper‑division core courses in the program, including at least two of the following: Public Health Policy and Advocacy, Healthcare Systems, Comparative Health Systems, and Health Promotion for Special Populations. Applicants from all areas of public health are encouraged to apply, particularly those whose research addresses broad challenges in population health. Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to, health policy, healthcare systems and management, health economics, healthcare administration, or closely related fields.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.

• If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 – $107,628.
• If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 – $118,524.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Services Research, Health Administration or Management, Health Economics, Public Policy or Administration, or a closely related field.
• Commitment to and experience in (or potential for) high quality undergraduate teaching.
• Experience in (or potential for) high quality research that meaningfully engages undergraduate students.
• Evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of (or potential for) promoting the well‑being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Ability to work with diverse populations fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with undergraduate students and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching public health at the university level.
• Research or creative scholarly activities in an area that is compatible with or broadens the department’s research activities.
• Track record of external funding for research and creative scholarly activities.
• Experience supervising undergraduate student research.

Special Conditions

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Equal Opportunity

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.