Tenure-Track Faculty Assistant Professor in Health Promotion - The University of Oklahoma, Department of Health and Exercise Science

Description:

The University of Oklahoma, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Health and Exercise
is hiring additional faculty to accommodate an increasing student demand and to broaden the
research scope that is in line with the overall mission of the University. Applicants should have a
research focus in minority health or social determinants of health. We encourage creative,
innovative, dynamic individuals who would like to be part of a strong team committed to both
teaching and research to apply for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
Health Promotion beginning Fall 2022.

The Department of Health and Exercise Science is an interdisciplinary program, and one of the
largest in the College of Arts and Sciences and nationally ranked among the best programs in the
country by the National Academy of Kinesiology. The program focuses on Health Promotion
and Exercise Physiology and integrates behavioral sciences with the biological, physiological,
and medical responses to exercise and other aspects of human health. Our faculty balance
teaching (45%), research (45%), and service (10%).

This is announcement is for a tenure-track assistant professor and salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of Oklahoma offers an
excellent benefits program. For further information on this please call (405) 324-1826, or access
the Human Resources website at http://hr.ou.edu.

Qualifications
Required Expectations:
1. Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in Health Promotion/Public Health/Health
Education or related field.
2. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to collaborate within the department and across
the university, and the ability to teach and develop both undergraduate and graduate
courses related to Health Promotion.
3. Applicants who are ABD will be considered; however applicants must have a record of
published research.
4. A planned research agenda with a focus on minority health or social determinants of
health.
Preferred Expectations:
1. Applicants should be able to teach Health Promotion courses (BS/MS/PhD), such as
Chronic Disease (undergraduate), Health Behavior I and II (graduate), Program
Evaluation (undergraduate), Research Methods, Lifestyle Intervention, Health Promotion
Program Planning, Chronic Disease (graduate), and Measurement and Evaluation in
Health Promotion with an expected teaching load of 2 courses per semester; however, all
areas of public health, community health, and health promotion expertise, such as
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Assistant Professor in Health
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tobacco use, diet/nutrition, or obesity/weight management will be considered.
2. Faculty that can add to the research mission of the department and contribute to the
diversity of the faculty.
3. Experience mentoring and incorporating students (undergraduate, masters, and PhD) into
a research program.
4. Evidence of current or past external funding for research is preferred.

Application Instructions
To apply, applicants MUST upload a cover letter, current Curriculum Vita, three references (with
contact information), three confidential letters of recommendation, and a diversity statement
about how you address/have addressed diversity in the areas of research, teaching, and service to
the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/93516. A review of applications will begin
October 1, 2021 but will continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about the Department of Health & Exercise Science at the University of
Oklahoma, including degree offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels, please visit our
website at http://cas.ou.edu/hes. Potential applicants may also contact the search committee cochairs,
Dr. Lois Coleman ([email protected]) or ([email protected]).
The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university
known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational,
cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses:
Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU
enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.
In 2014, OU became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of
National Merit Scholars, with 311 scholars. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was
named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013.
Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With
outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the
“Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit soonerway.ou.edu for more information.
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or
status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited
to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or
activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.