About Hofstra:

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Population Health

Position Number:

896465

School/Division:

School of Health Sciences

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Hofstra University, a private, nonsectarian, co-educational institution, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in the Department of Population Health. The successful candidate will join a vibrant BS in Health Science program to engage in scholarship, teach, and serve internal and external communities alongside a multi-disciplinary faculty and a diverse student body with a deep commitment to enhancing social justice.

• Hofstra’s BS in Health Science program is designed to prepare and support students interested in a broad range of clinical health care professions including medicine, dentistry, nursing, nutrition, physician assistant studies, and clinical research.
• This undergraduate program integrates a comprehensive health core grounded in the concepts of wellness, health promotion and disease prevention; a science core designed to meet all the prerequisite course requirements for application to medical school or other clinical study programs; a grounding in research methods and design; and an underlying liberal arts core that encourages critical thinking and facilitates overall personal growth and development.
• The Department of Population Health is a dynamic community with over 700 students, 350 undergraduate students in Community Health and Health Science, and another 400 graduate students in our three graduate programs: Master of Public Health, Master of Health Administration, and Master of Science in Health Informatics. The Department of Population Health resides in the School of Health Sciences, along with three other departments: Allied Health and Kinesiology; Counseling and Mental Health Professions and Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences. Thus, there are many exciting opportunities for inter-professional collaboration.
• The community in which we are located enhances our programs. Nassau County is one of the country’s first suburbs and one of the most culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse communities in the nation.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a PhD, DrPH, or MD by August 1, 2025, in Public Health, Health Policy, Global Health, Sociomedical Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, or closely related population health disciplines (includes, but are not limited to, Political Science, Psychology, Public Policy, and Sociology).

Preferred Quals Summary:

• Preference will be given to candidates with an established record or demonstrated potential for collaborative scholarly activity, teaching excellence, and mentoring students. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three professional references

Successful candidates will be required to provide official academic transcripts and professional letters of recommendation.

Deadline for applications: October 31, 2024

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

Yes

Date Posted:

08/22/2024

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$95,000-$110,000