Assistant / Associate Professor of Public Health & Program Coordinator of MPH Program

Company: Columbus State University
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary Columbus State University invites outstanding candidates to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health and Program Coordinator of the Master's in Public Health Program. The Master's in Public Health Program with a Maternal and Child Health concentration is being implemented in January 2021. This is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Education and Health Professions. Currently, the undergraduate Health Science program enrolls approximately 265 students. Special Applicant Instructions Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring. All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University---s online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission. Responsibilities Responsibilities include: coordinating the Master's of Public Health (MPH) program; teaching graduate public health courses (e.g. International Family Health Programs, Rural Health Issues); developing and maintaining an active scholarly agenda; and performing service and administrative tasks necessary to enhance program, departmental, college, and university goals and objectives. Coordinating the MPH program will include leading program evaluation reports, advising, and other duties as needed. Although the primary teaching responsibility will be in the MPH program, teaching in the undergraduate Health Science program will be assigned as needed. The successful candidate will be able to foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty and the community of practice, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning. Required Qualifications Candidates should have an earned doctorate in Public Health or related health field from a regionally accredited institution (ABD candidates considered); excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; and a successful record of scholarship (or demonstrated potential). Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to applicants with successful experience teaching at the college level; record of scholarly publications in public health or related field; a record of professional experience in the field of public health (i.e. Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Maternal/Child Health, Health Equity, or Health Policy); knowledge of and experience with accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health; participation in relevant professional organizations; and CHES certification. Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Documents to Attach Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Scholarly Interests / Agenda Copy of recent paper presentation or publication Three professional references with e-mails and current telephone numbers About Us Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com. Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence --- the Spencer House --- in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army---s Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu . Inclusion is one of Columbus State University---s values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work ---to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population.--- The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by the diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride , CHispA, and others. Contact Information If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jan G. Burcham, Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; Phone: 706-507-8519; or email to burcham_jancolumbusstate.edu. Conditions of Employment A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

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