School of Public Health -Health Behavior, Society & Policy - Associate Professor - Teaching Track

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

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We are seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track Associate Professor - Teaching Track appointment in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy ( HBSP). The successful candidate will primarily be devoted to our teaching mission. Courses are offered in-person, remotely (via Zoom) and asynchronously. In-person and remote courses meet in the afternoon or early evening. Class sizes tend to be relatively small (fewer than 40 students). The Department currently has four concentrations, Social and Behavioral Health Sciences ( SBHS), Population Mental Health ( PMH), Health Systems and Policy and Population Aging, . The candidate will teach courses in SBHS and PMH; develop asynchronous formats for courses currently offered in-person or remotely; and provide academic and practicum advising, as well as mentoring for Master of Public Health degree students and DrPH students; serve on DrPH dissertation committees. This is a renewable, 1-year, appointment.

The incumbent faculty member shall:
* Teach a minimum of 6 courses per year (including at least one summer course)
* Use recognized teaching methods to implement novel curriculum, teaching methodologies, or programs through in-person and online teaching modalities
* Utilize recognized best practice for science education, including active and experiential learning pedagogies
* Provide academic and practicum advising and mentorship to Master of Public Health degree students and DrPH students and serve on DrPH committees.
* Collaborate with faculty and leadership from the School of Public Health, and other relevant programs, to ensure assigned courses meet the needs of the relevant Department or Program
* Be familiar with, and teach to the educational requirements and expectations associated with, the Council on Education for Public Health ( CEPH); develop course content that meets and assesses these requirements
* Develop a system to demonstrate that the minimum educational requirements are met for each course
* Have the opportunity to collaborate on grant-writing and peer-reviewed publications
* Participate in departmental and School service
* Other required activities

Successful applicants will have:
* A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, JD)
* Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring with at least three years' professional experience in a classroom setting
* Experience teaching relevant undergraduate or graduate courses
* Knowledge of Council on Education for Public Health accreditation requirements and procedures
* Evidence of a commitment to diversity

Our mission is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice.

At Rutgers School of Public Health, you will find a collaborative environment with a diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers Health, and the wider Rutgers University community.

Appointments will be made in an appropriate department within the School of Public Health, which has locations in Newark and New Brunswick. We offer multiple master's and doctoral degrees, dual-degree, certificate, and articulated BA/BS- MPH degree programs. We also offer robust online and global programming, with partnerships in China, Greece, Italy, and Tanzania. Under the leadership of Dean Perry N. Halkitis, the CEPH-accredited Rutgers School of Public Health continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth.

Join us in our mission to advance public health and make a meaningful impact on communities locally and globally.

Rutgers School of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from individuals who contribute to the diversity of our academic community.

To apply, please submit:

* Cover letter addressing candidate's qualifications

* Research statement, if applicable

* Teaching philosophy statement

* Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and antiracism statement

* Curriculum vitae (with clear indication of extramural grants, role on these grants, funding source and amount)

* Names of three (3) references