Assistant Professor in Public Health 114260

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Work type:Faculty Full-time
Location:Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories:Public Health

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law. 

Please review job requirements carefully.  Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu . For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or [email protected] .

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number: 114260
Position Title (Classification Title):  Assistant Professor, 114260
Working Title:  Assistant Professor in Public Health
Job Summary: The Department of Public Health at the University of West Florida, a comprehensive regional institution, invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 8, 2024. The Department offers an online Master of Public Health degree as well as an online Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree. Responsibilities include teaching three courses in the fall and spring semesters. The selected candidate will join a team of researchers addressing a broad range of public health problems. The candidate is expected to lead a thematic program of independent research that is competitive for extramural funding. The candidate is also expected to engage in student mentoring, development and oversight of internships, and recruitment and retention activities, as well as service to the University. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The position is located at the Pensacola campus.
Department Public Health
FLSA: Exempt
Position Qualifications: An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in public health or closely related field with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. If the terminal degree is in an area other than public health, the applicant must have an MPH from a CEPH-accredited degree program and public health experience at the local, state or federal levels.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with online teaching. The candidate must have a broad base of public health knowledge and skills to teach a range of courses in areas such as principles of public health, biological basis of public health, applied epidemiology and biostatistics, and quantitative/qualitative data analysis and research methods. Strong applied public health research and collaboration with individuals and local communities is a significant preference.
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen.

Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours 8am - 5pm and varies with scheduled course needs
FTE 1.0
Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis Annually
Preferred Response Date: January 24, 2024
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email [email protected].

For more information, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka ([email protected]), or the Department Chair, Dr. Justice Mbizo ([email protected]) at (850) 474-2650.

Advertised:October 25, 2023
Applications close:Open until filled

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