POSITION INFORMATION

Requisition Number
6169

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Department
Health Behavior & Health Systems - 303500

Quick Link
www.unthscjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61778

Shift
Day

Department Overview
The School of Public Health has over 300 students enrolled in its MPH, MHA, MS and PhD programs. About two-thirds of the School's faculty are research-intensive tenure track or tenured faculty. One-third are practice-based faculty with heavier teaching, advising, and service roles.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY--Located in the Fort Worth cultural district, the University of North Texas Health Science Center is one of the fastest-growing academic health science centers in Texas. The University currently enrolls 2,700 graduate students who are pursuing degrees in public health, medicine, bio-medical science, pharmacy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. The University is well-positioned for rapid expansion, matching the growing population and economic vitality of the DFW Metroplex. The University of North Texas Health Science Center is one of two campuses in the U.S. to support both an allopathic and an osteopathic college of medicine.

Position Details
The School of Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth is seeking an Assistant Professor for a one-year appointment in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems.

Essential Functions of this Position:

The incumbent responsibilities are to teach BACH 5340 (Community Assessment and Program Planning) and PHED 5297 (Public Health Practice Experience) for students enrolled in the Master of Public Health program. Specific duties related to PHED 5297 include:

* Communication with students in the program in order to coordinate the public health practice experience (internship).
* Assisting the student to complete a Project Agreement that outlines the PHPE, including desired competencies and timelines for progress.
* Developing and keeping in contact with potential and current PHPE sites. Contacting student's sites as necessary.
* Faculty of Record, which includes maintaining the syllabus for PHED 5297, advising the student while engaged in their PHPE, and providing a final grade.
* Provide support to Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Health equity on practice experience oversight and community engagement.

Research

* Provide study management and coordination for SHE Tribe and Texas Center for Health Disparities community engagement projects
* Manage and implement TBESC Study Part C qualitative interviews
* Analyze data and write research manuscripts
* Provide support on other funded external research and community engagement projects

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following required qualifications:

* Doctoral degree in public health or related field. In addition, the successful candidate will have a strong record of teaching, publication, service, and other academic accomplishments.

Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES--Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their background and experience, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references electronically through the following website: https://www.unthsc.edu

DEADLINE -- Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Pay Rate
Salary Commensurate with Experience

Pay Basis
Monthly

Job Type
Full-Time

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday

Application Types Accepted
Main Form

Occupational Exposure to HIV/HBV?
No

Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals?
No

Occupational Exposure to Tuberculosis?
No

Security Sensitive?
Yes

Require a valid Texas Driver's License?
No

Require a certification?
No


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Official Job Title
Assistant Professor

Job Open Date
05-22-2019

Job Close Date
Open Until Filled

Job Category
Faculty

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