Clinical Track Assistant Professor in Health Sciences/Public Health

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001242P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Clinical Track Assistant Professor in Health Sciences/Public Health
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit Department of Movement Sciences
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Clinical Faculty
Position Control Number 2542
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/01/2024
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Non-Tenure Track
Rank Assistant Professor
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
The University of Idaho’s Department of Movement Sciences and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences are pleased to announce the availability of a 9-month, promotable, clinical assistant professor position in Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences (ESHS) with a focus on health promotion. We are interested in candidates who view health holistically and complementary to physical activity, fitness, and human performance. Candidates with graduate training, expertise, and/or experience in physical activity and health, community health, and/or public health will be highly valued as we aim to recruit a dynamic educator to teach and develop undergraduate courses in health sciences. Expectations of the position also include mentoring, service, and scholarly outreach for the program, department, and university. The ideal candidate is also expected to foster collaborations across the university, and Idaho agencies and communities.
Unit/Department Summary
The Department of Movement Sciences promotes and advances careers in healthy active living, science, performing art, patient care, health promotion/education; and community-professional engagement through undergraduate degrees in Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences, Recreation, and Dance; and masters’ degrees in Athletic Training, Physical Activity Pedagogy, and Movement & Leisure Sciences. In addition, the department offers doctoral degrees in Athletic Training (DAT) and through the Ph.D. in Education, with emphases in Healthy Active Lifestyles and Exercise Science. For more information about the department, visit: http://www.uidaho.edu/ed/movementsciences.
Administrative Summary
Contingency Description
Teaching & Advising 70%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 0%
Outreach & Extension 20%
University Service & Leadership 10%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
Qualified applicants will provide evidence of:
  • MS or MPH in Health Sciences, Community and/or Public Health, Health Behavior, Exercise Science and Health or closely related field.  
  • Experience teaching in health sciences at University level in at least one of the following content areas: prevention; wellness; public and/or community health; health and/or behavioral assessment and intervention; and behavior change.
  • Experience with health education and/or health promotion programs.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to required qualifications, we are interested in candidates who have evidence of:
  • PhD, DrPH, DrHSc, or EdD in Health Sciences, Community and/or Public Health, Health Behavior, Exercise Science and Health or a closely related field.
  • A holistic view of health and health behavior;
  • Development of coursework (e.g., online and face-to-face) for undergraduate and graduate programs;
  • Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students;
  • Excellent communication skills.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date 04/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include the following in their online application:
(1) letter of application;
(2) current curriculum vitae;
(3) statement of teaching philosophy (1 page maximum);
(4) statement of outreach/service philosophy (1 page maximum, upload to the Other Document 1 field);
(5) unofficial transcripts; and
(6) names and contact information for three professional references.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
The first consideration date for applications is April 29, 2024. 
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Yes

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