Job Title
Assistant Professor of Public Health
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
College Of Nursing and Health Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The College of Nursing and Health Science (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites application for a 9-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the new Master’s in Public Health (MPH, pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) and Bachelor's degree program in Public Health. This individual will begin Fall 2024 and assist in building capacity in the new programs in public health.
This is a faculty position requiring administrative, teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in public health. The typical teaching load is a 3/3 (i.e., three 3-credit courses per semester). Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum is expected. TAMUCC CONHS tenure/tenure-track faculty are expected to secure research funding, publish research in peer-reviewed journals, present at local and national/international conferences, and contribute to the college, university, and community through service. The faculty member will work collaboratively with the program coordinator of the Public Health program to design and implement new innovative courses in Public Health and establish partnerships to provide internship and research opportunities for students majoring in public health.
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is a rapidly growing doctoral research university with more than 11,000 students. TAMU-CC, a Hispanic-Serving Institution on the cultural border with Latin America, provides a robust campus experience focused on student and faculty success. Located on its own island on the Texas Gulf Coast, the “Island University” was recently recognized as one of the most beautiful coastal campuses in the United States. State-of-the-art classroom and laboratory buildings, support facilities, and recognized faculty strategically position TAMU-CC to achieve its goal of national and international prominence.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Dr.P.H. or Sc.D. or equivalent in Public Health, Population Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Program Evaluation, Environmental/Occupational Health, or Health Policy.
Demonstrated capacity to teach core public health courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental and occupational health, and social and behavioral sciences
Evidence of scholarly activity commensurate with tenure/ tenure-track requirements of the college and university.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with community practice partners.
Experience with CEPH accreditation.
Demonstrated experience with contemporary instructional technologies, distance learning platforms, and video conferencing tools
All required documents requested must be uploaded in order to be considered for the position.
TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/careers
A completed application will include:
A letter of application addressing qualifications listed including a statement of teaching/research philosophy.
A curriculum vitae.
Three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number, and email addresses.
The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected.
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.
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Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. We are a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.
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