Health Studies: Assistant Professor of Health Studies
- Employer
- University of Richmond
- Location
- USA, Richmond, Virginia
- Salary
- Negotiable
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- Health & Medical, Other Health & Medical Faculty Jobs
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Health Studies: Assistant Professor of Health Studies - 000796
The University of Richmond invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health Studies with expertise in U.S. and/or global health promotion or policy to begin in August 2023. Richmond is a top-20 national liberal arts college that prepares its nearly 4,000 students to live lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a global and pluralistic society. Under Richmond's "teacher-scholar" model, professors typically teach undergraduate courses, author peer-reviewed scholarship, mentor student researchers, and participate in departmental and university governance.
The Department of Health Studies (https://hs.richmond.edu/) is a vibrant and growing unit that equips students with theoretical and empirical frameworks for understanding the social, cultural, environmental, biological, psychological, ethical, economic, legal, and policy contexts that shape individual and population health. The Department welcomes applicants from a variety of fields within public health, including global health, health promotion, health policy, social and behavioral health sciences, population health, community health, health services research, and environmental health, among others. A doctoral degree must be completed prior to the start date. The successful candidate for this position will be prepared to teach introductory courses in health policy and/or global health as well as upper-division undergraduate courses in specialty areas.
Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and upload a CV and a cover letter that includes statements about teaching interests and experience, strategies for teaching effectiveness, research vision and plans, and engagement with health equity. These materials should substantively and explicitly engage with notions of equity and inclusive education. Candidates should provide the names and contact information for three references who may be asked, at a later date, to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on February 27, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Kathryn H. Jacobsen (kjacobse@richmond.edu).
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Working at University of Richmond
Founded in 1830, the University of Richmond is one of America's premier private universities. The University blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. A nationally ranked liberal arts university, Richmond offers a unique combination of undergraduate and graduate programs through its schools of arts and sciences, business, leadership studies, law, and continuing studies. The 350-acre suburban campus, including a 10-acre lake, is consistently cited by The Princeton Review as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation.
With approximately 3,000 undergraduate students, Richmond offers 55 majors, 42 minors, and 12 concentrations at the bachelor's level. Graduate students can choose from six master's degrees programs, an MBA program, a juris doctorate, and six dual-degree programs in law. Continuing studies options include programs at the associate, bachelor, and master levels, in addition to numerous non-credit offerings.
Richmond faculty members are outstanding leaders in their fields. Of the 312 full-time faculty at the University, 98 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Richmond has a student-faculty ratio of 9:1, with zero classes taught by teaching assistants. Our faculty members are in the classrooms and the labs, working closely with students to maximize their educational experiences.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Richmond one of the best liberal arts universities in the nation and in the top 35 for undergraduate research. BusinessWeek ranked The Robins School of Business in the top 20 nationally and fourth for academic quality, as well as among the top 15 part-time MBA programs. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine named Richmond in the top 25 for best value among private colleges and universities
As locals like to say, Richmond is "easy to love" because of its rich history, stunning architecture, natural beauty and quality of life. It's been named one of the top cities in which to live and work by numerous national sources, including Forbes magazine. As the capital of Virginia, Richmond is home to the state legislature, a growing number of Fortune 500 companies and industries ranging from finance to agriculture. In fact, Forbes also recently ranked Richmond as the sixth best city to get a job in the U.S. Nearly one million people live in the Greater Richmond region and enjoy an array of cultural opportunities including 35 museums; numerous theatre companies; a symphony, a ballet and an opera; a thriving public forum; three professional, minor-league sports teams; a coliseum for major concerts and sporting events; and much more. Located just 100 miles south of Washington, D.C., Richmond is only 90 minutes from Virginia's beaches and 90 minutes from the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
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