Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
Deadline: ;
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 13914 |
|---|---|
| Functional Title | Assistant/Associate Professor for Public Health Education |
| Position Type | Tenure Stream |
| Position Eclass | FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn |
| University Information | UNC Greensboro , located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students , and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams , 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value , with noted strengths in health and wellness , visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | UNCG and the Department of Public Health Education are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff and are proud of our alumni serving in advocacy, service, teaching, and research positions. The department offers the 8th nationally ranked PhD in community health education , a CEPH-accredited MPH degree, and a BS in public health education with concentrations in community health education and health studies (online). We also offer two post-baccalaureate certificates: (1) health and wellness coaching and (2) workplace wellness . Our faculty are a community of outstanding teacher/scholars, with active research programs and projects in adolescent and young adult health, athlete health and wellness, health coaching, immigrant and refugee health, racialized stressors and health, physical activity and cardiovascular health, sexual and reproductive health, LGBTQ+ health, tobacco prevention, violence prevention, and worksite health promotion. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Public Health Education at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) seeks collaborative, social justice-oriented scholars to join our dynamic and supportive faculty. We invite applications for two tenure track positions – one at the Assistant Professor level and one at either the Assistant or tenured Associate Professor level— to begin August 1, 2024. We are seeking a candidate who will: (a) work to promote health equity and social justice through examining and addressing social determinants of health; (b) establish a robust research agenda that integrates students and complements and/or extends departmental strengths; ( c ) teach and provide professional mentorship across graduate and undergraduate programs; (d) work closely with students in our PhD program by serving on doctoral program committees, dissertation committees, and providing broad professional mentorship; and (e) provide meaningful service to the department, school, university, and profession. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods research skills, and those with training and experience in community-engaged research. We welcome applicants who enjoy working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds, including but not limited to racially and ethnically minoritized individuals, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQA+ communities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals from lower-income backgrounds, and first-generation college graduates. See more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion information from the department , School of Health and Human Sciences , and UNCG . |
| Minimum Qualifications | The successful candidate must have:
|
| Preferred Qualifications | Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also have one or more of the following:
|
| Tenure Status | Tenure Track |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants should upload the following materials to UNCG’s application portal, Spartan Talent.
|
| Recruitment Range | Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience |
| Org #-Department | Public Health Education - 13006 |
| Job Open Date | 10/12/2023 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 11/27/2023 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 1.000 |
| Type of Appointment | Permanent |
| Time Limited Duration | |
| Number of Months per Year | 9 |
| FLSA |
Similar Positions
-
Student Services Coach, Strayer University, United States, about 21 hours ago
The Academic Coach serves as the primary contact for students from participation in first courses through completion of the degree program. The Academic Coach manages a pipeline of students by co...