Assistant Professor in Public Health

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!


Assistant Professor in Public Health

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor in Public Health at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Public Health

Hours 

N/A


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024.

This position will serve as the field placement coordinator for the Public Health program and will include coordination of field experience opportunities and teaching in the major. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an internship database to track student placements, preceptors, and project status. Conducting evaluations, meeting with agency/organization staff to establish and maintain relationships, and planning forums to showcase student work.

The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in Public Health, prior teaching experience, a research agenda that would involve undergraduate students, engagement in professional and community service, and the ability to advise and mentor students. A Ph.D., DrPH or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
· Form diverse leaders of character;
· Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
· Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim.
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education A Ph.D., DrPH or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred.
   
Required Experience The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in Public Health, prior teaching experience, a research agenda that would involve undergraduate students, engagement in professional and community service, and the ability to advise and mentor students.

 

 


 

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2024.

This position will serve as the field placement coordinator for the Public Health program and will include coordination of field experience opportunities and teaching in the major. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an internship database to track student placements, preceptors, and project status. Conducting evaluations, meeting with agency/organization staff to establish and maintain relationships, and planning forums to showcase student work.

The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in Public Health, prior teaching experience, a research agenda that would involve undergraduate students, engagement in professional and community service, and the ability to advise and mentor students. A Ph.D., DrPH or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program.
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
· Form diverse leaders of character;
· Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
· Be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish
During the application process, applicants will be asked to attach a cover letter, Curriculum Vita/Resume and a one-page essay (300-400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs and influences your personal and professional life and your teaching philosophy and how your faith will help you contribute to the achievement of Belmont’s Aspirational Aim.
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University comprises nearly 9,000 students from every state and 33 countries. Nationally ranked and consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation in higher education, the University offers more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master’s programs and eight doctoral degrees. With a focus on whole person formation and data-informed social innovation, Belmont is committed to forming diverse leaders of character equipped to solve the world’s complex problems. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education A Ph.D., DrPH or progress toward a terminal degree is required; teaching experience strongly preferred.
   
Required Experience The selected candidate is expected to have a strong background in Public Health, prior teaching experience, a research agenda that would involve undergraduate students, engagement in professional and community service, and the ability to advise and mentor students.

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