Assistant Professor for Health Promotion/Public Health/Health Education

JOB SUMMARY:

Lincoln University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Health Promotion/Public Health/Health Education. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher of undergraduate students as well as a scholar with an ambitious research and publication agenda. The ideal candidate will show evidence of thoughtful intellectual engagement in the Health Promotion/Public Health/Health Education field. Candidates will be expected to teach (in-person) the equivalent of 10 credit hours each fall and spring semester.
The successful candidate must possess a Ph.D. degree; ABD status will be considered if the candidate is close to the defense date; DrPH.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will: ? Offer dynamic, engaging, and student-centered pedagogy utilizing up-to-date expertise in Health Science and the best pedagogical practices in their specified field. ? Teach a normal load, typically four courses (in-person) a semester. These courses range from 100-400 level including such topics as Dimensions of Wellness, Introduction to Health Science, Personal and Community Health, Health Promotion, School Health Services, Research and Evaluation, and Health Administration. ? Actively mentor and advise departmental majors. ? Be a contributing member of departmental and university required meetings and initiatives including departmental meetings events, course and curriculum development, and university-wide initiatives. ? Maintain active professional engagement and research, which are required for promotion and tenure consideration. ? Share the University's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist pedagogy and be prepared to join an active cohort of faculty who teach undergraduate courses and advise/mentor students.

EDUCATION:
? Ph.D. degree; ABD status will be considered if the candidate is close to the defense date; DrPH

EXPERIENCE:
? Evidence of 2 + years of teaching at undergraduate level
? Proven agenda of research and professional engagement
? Communication skills consistent with effective teaching, mentoring and motivating Health Science majors from a broad range of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and actively participating in the department and broader university.
? Experience in course design, development, and assessment of student learning out comes.
? Experience utilizing LMS such as canvas and other software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a university campus environment. All classes are currently taught in-person and faculty are required to be present on campus to teach their courses. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applications should be submitted through the online portal. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants must submit the following:
? A letter of application
? A current curriculum vita
? Undergraduate and graduate transcripts [unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening].
? A statement of teaching philosophy
? A research statement
? A diversity statement that discusses the incorporation of the principles of diversity into your teaching, research, and service
? Three [3] references or three [3] current and relevant letters of recommendation

Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

Lincoln University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. The University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture by fostering a dynamic community of faculty, administration, and staff

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