Associate/Assistant Professor

Faculty - Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Public Health – Denton (Multiple Vacancies)

Institution: Texas Woman's University

Location: Denton, TX

Category: 

Faculty - Health – Public and Environmental Health

Faculty - Health - Health Education and Promotion

Posted: 

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-Time

Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track) in Public Health – Denton (Multiple Vacancies)

Responsibilities: This position is a tenure-track, nine-month academic year position with face-to-face core BSPH and MPH faculty responsibilities with the possibility of summer teaching. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to public health; mentor master’s and doctoral students; engage in scholarly research, including publishing research and applying for external research funding; engage in multidisciplinary collaborations; participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession; work in a team to help grow new public health programs. Regular and reliable in-person attendance during regularly scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. The preferred start date is as early as Spring 2025 or Fall 2025.

Required Qualifications: Applicants should have:

1. An earned doctorate in Public Health (Ph.D. or DrPH) or a closely related field before the employment start date
2. An MPH degree and/or an earned DrPH from a school of public health or public health program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
3. A strong potential for or record of academic scholarship as demonstrated by research publications and ability to secure extramural research funding
4. A commitment to and potential for teaching excellence in areas related to public health, community health, or health education/promotion 
5. Potential for or history of active service participation and/or leadership roles in campus, community, and professional organizations
6. A strong interest in working in a team to grow CEPH-accredited concentrations and programs
7. The ability to work collegially and effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants are encouraged to have:

1. Expertise and research interest in women’s health, rural health, aging issues, epidemiology, chronic disease prevention, health equity, community health, physical activity, or nutrition
2. A strong interdisciplinary and collaborative research record
3. Experience working in a multicultural setting
4. Experience recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate students
5. Valid and current CHES®, MCHES®, and/or CPH certification
6. Experience with acquiring and maintaining CEPH accreditation.

Setting: TWU Denton campus, located just north of the DFW Metroplex, is a vibrant part of a progressive community with exceptional music and arts venues. The campus culture supports research and scholarship collaboration, excellence in clinical practice, and exciting teaching opportunities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please direct questions to the Search Committee chair, Dr. Mindy Menn (940-898-2844; [email protected])

Founded in 1901, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) is a publicly funded co-educational institution designated as a Doctoral/research-intensive University by the Carnegie Foundation. TWU is the nation’s largest university system for women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses: Denton, Dallas, and Houston, respectively. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu

Housed within the TWU College of Health Sciences, the School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology (SHPK) offers BS, MS, MPH, and PhD degrees.

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Texas Woman’s University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, or against qualified disabled persons.

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