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Position Number002122Functional TitleAssistant Professor for Public Health EducationPosition TypeTenure StreamPosition EclassFC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earnUniversity Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Public Health Education, which includes 20 full-time faculty members, is a highly active center of research, teaching, and community engagement. We are committed to social justice, diversity, and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. Members of our department often collaborate with external partners to impact local and global communities. Our faculty have received external funding from private, local, and federal agencies to support their work. Our department offers three public health degree programs in Community Health Education (a PhD program, a CEPH-accredited MPH program, and a campus-based B.S. program). We also offer an online B.S. program in Health Studies, which was ranked #1 best online Public Health Degree in 2018 by the SR Education Group. In addition, we just began offering two post baccalaureate certificates: one in Workplace Wellness and one in Health and Wellness Coaching.

Position Summary

The Department of Public Health Education (PHE) at UNC Greensboro is excited to invite applications at the Assistant Professor level. The position begins August 1, 2020.

We are seeking collaborative and productive scholars to join our dynamic campus and department to: (a) establish a productive program of research that complements and/or extends departmental strengths, (b) seek external funding appropriate to support their program of research, © teach and mentor in the department’s graduate and undergraduate programs, and (d) provide service to the department, school, university, and /or profession.
Our department is composed of an interdisciplinary, community-engaged group of scholars with diverse research interests in health education, health promotion, prevention science, and social justice. Our faculty conduct research on topics such as sexual and reproductive health, global health, health coaching, health equity, worksite wellness, and the prevention or amelioration of substance use, violence, and cardiovascular disease. Our work spans many populations (e.g., adolescents, women, athletes, immigrants, refugees, and workers/employers) and many settings (e.g., communities, schools, health care systems, and worksites). Faculty also hold leadership positions in the Institute to Promote Athlete Health and Wellness and the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and have collaborators across the School for Health and Human Sciences and across the university, state, and nation. In addition to candidates who could complement our existing strengths, we would particularly welcome candidates who could build our research strengths in chronic disease and obesity prevention or management, health policy, and / or implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

• A Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, EdD) in Public Health or related field
• Potential for teaching excellence
• Evidence of or potential for scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, external funding)

Preferred Qualifications

Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also have one or more of the following:

• A record of external grant support
• Experience mentoring graduate students
• Ability to mentor doctoral students in quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods
• Experience with online instruction and / or curriculum development
• Expertise in intervention research and / or evaluation
• Expertise in implementation and dissemination research
• MCHES or CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) certification

Tenure StatusTenure TrackSpecial Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit all materials at through the UNC Greensboro SpartanTalent website at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu.

1. Cover letter that specifically highlights how your research and teaching expertise fits within the department.
2. Full Curriculum Vitae, which highlights your skills and experiences relative to the position’s minimum and preferred qualifications.
3. One-page teaching and mentoring statement. Candidates should describe their teaching and mentoring philosophy, highlight their experience advising, mentoring and teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, and identify courses that they would be able and excited to teach.
4. One-page research statement. Candidates should discuss their interests, experience, and future goals, including student involvement in research and types and application of methodological expertise.
5. Names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references.

Questions can be directed to;
Kelly Rulison, PhD, Search Committee Chair, email: klruliso@uncg.edu. Telephone: (336)-334-4963. Fax: (336)-256-1158

Recruitment RangeSalary is competitive and commensurate with experienceOrg #-DepartmentPublic Health Education - 13006Job Open Date10/25/2019For Best Consideration Date11/18/2019Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesFTE1.000Type of AppointmentPermanentTime Limited DurationNumber of Months per Year9FLSAExemptADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical EffortReading - f, Writing - f, Hearing - f, Talking - f, Standing - o, Sitting - o, Walking - o, Climbing-Stairs - oWork EnvironmentNight/Dark - o, Inside - fApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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   • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Other professional journal / website
   • NCWorks.gov
   • UNC School System Job Board
   • Personal Networking
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   • Indeed.com
   • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
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2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
   • Yes
   • No