What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor - School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology position at Texas Woman's University?
Faculty - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology
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) Position - Denton
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; and participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession. Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position. Preferred start date is Fall 2024.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should have:
- An earned doctorate in Public Health (Ph.D. or DrPH) or a closely related field before the employment start date
- 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)
- A strong potential for or record of academic scholarship as demonstrated by research publications and ability to secure extramural research funding
- A commitment to and potential for teaching excellence in areas related to public health, community health, or health education/promotion
- Potential for or history of active service participation and/or leadership roles in campus, community, and professional organizations
- The ability to work collegially and effectively with faculty, staff, and students from socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants are encouraged to have:
- Expertise and research interest in rural health, community health, aging, chronic disease prevention, health equity, physical activity, or nutrition
- A strong interdisciplinary and collaborative research record
- Experience working in a multicultural setting
- Experience recruiting and retaining undergraduate and graduate students
- Valid and current CHES, MCHES, and/or CPH certification
- 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 venues for music and the arts. 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; MMenn@twu.edu)
Founded in 1901, Texas Woman's University (TWU) is a publicly funded co-educational institution that is 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
Housed within the TWU College of Health Sciences, the School of Health Promotion & Kinesiology (SHPK) offers BS, MS, MPH, and PhD degrees.
TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.
Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. TWU is a "Tobacco Free Campus".
Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.
Individuals may qualify for a Veteran’s Employment Preference or a Former Foster Youth Employment Preference at Texas Woman’s University over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. If you believe you may qualify, click here for more information and instructions on how to claim an employment preference for this position: http://www.twu.edu/recruitment-selection/6589.asp
