Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-06-08
Req: R-037995
Job Title

Assistant Professor - Public Health

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Health & Human Performance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process you have one opportunity to upload documents as a combined PDF. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload the file.

This one combined PDF must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts – If required for the position (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Health and Human Performance is seeking faculty for a Tenure Track position in Public Health with responsibilities in support of the undergraduate and graduate Public Health programs. This position will begin Fall 2021.

Individuals must have a doctorate in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field. Preference will be given to individuals who have a Public Health Masters/Terminal degree, have higher education teaching experience, have a strong record of or potential for research, and experience supervising/advising students. Experience obtaining external funding is highly desirable.

The position is a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. Summer teaching is optional but not guaranteed. The position will primarily serve the Public Health Programs but may contribute to other graduate and undergraduate courses in the department of Health and Human Performance. Faculty at Texas A & M University-Commerce are required to conduct scholarly activities, work cooperatively with others, and contribute service to their discipline, the university, and the community.

Texas A&M University-Commerce offers more than 100 degrees at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels to over 12,000 students. Located one-hour East from downtown Dallas, Commerce is a community with a rich combination of local music, festivals and other unique entertainment. Texas A&M University Commerce is actively working towards Hispanic Serving Institution status in order to better serve this fastest-growing demographic group of the state and region.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate, masters or doctoral level courses in the areas of Public Health
• Provide service to the department, college, university , and community; and
• Assist with the Academy of Health Potential (a community outreach program)
  • conducting research in the areas of health promotion/ public health;
  • actively seeking funding;
  • providing service to the university and community.
• develop relationships within the department and university for scholarship in health promotion/public health
• establish a research/scholarly agenda
• Maintain knowledge and stay abreast of current trends in learning with research, best practices in teaching, and technological applications in the classroom, including online teaching.

Texas A&M University-Commerce is committed to promotion of diversity and thus the candidate should facilitate a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The candidate should have an understanding and knowledge of multicultural and diversity issues, and their potential applications to pedagogy, programming, and service activity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Earned doctorate in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or related field. Candidates that are ABD will be considered but degree must be conferred on or before January 1st for Spring appointments and on or before August 1st for Fall appointments.

• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Demonstration of ability to teach in the areas related to public health, community health, and health promotion. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of professionals. Good written and oral communication skills. Commitment to public health and high quality teaching. Dedication to high standards and student success. Scholarly publication record or scholarly potential.

• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

• University level teaching experience of Public/Community Health
• expertise in Epidemiology or Biostatistics
• Record or potential for research and publication at the national/international level and ability to pursue funded research.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Commitment to diversity and working in multicultural contexts.
• related certification (CHES, MCHES or CPH).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

• Supervision of graduate assistants, practicum students and student interns.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.