Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor/Environmental Health

Job Summary

Provide classroom and laboratory instruction of graduate students, interns, and summer program students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and prepare MPH students to become professional practitioners in their chosen field of practice

Essential Job Duties

• Engage in creative and collaborative scholarship, research, and service activities in the College and across the University as One Tuskegee
• Participate in the recruitment/advising/mentoring/nurturing of students
• Teach a range of Public Health courses including, Introduction to Public Health, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Administration Policy & Law, Public Health Leadership & Emergency Management, Public Health Ethics, etc. using both face-to-face and online instruction methodologies at the graduate and undergraduate levels
• Advise and mentor public health and other graduate students to ensure timely matriculation and successful completion
• Integrate practice/research into instruction through various methods including incorporation of community-based application of theoretical models, inclusion of students in funded/unfunded research activities, and service-learning opportunities
• Obtain competitive funding to suppolt health disparities research that demonstrates engagement of students, interdisciplinary partners, community-members, stakeholders, etc.
• Publish peer-reviewed publications and present research in national/international fora
• Advance research undertakings in the department/College/University by applying expertise in data analysis through the use of software (SAS, SPSS, EPINFO, Adobe CC), systems tools, (agent-based models, closed loop diagrams) or other technology
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of community-based research principles and techniques.
• Work with diverse populations and stakeholders in various public health settings
• Engage service-learning opportunities for students that effectively integrate academically relevant service activities that address human and community needs
• Provide technical assistance to community stakeholders and state and local agencies
• Provide expertise to committees in the Department/College/University

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Public Health (MPH) preferred
• DrPH or PhD preferred, other related terminal or professional degree in a Health or Policy related field (DDS, OD, PhD, MD, JD, etc.) (or evidence of completion date within 6 months)
• Record of public health practice and research experience is required

Physical Demands

N/A

FLSA
Exempt

Status
Full-Time

Position Statement

In keeping with the President's commitment to Tuskegee University becoming "One Tuskegee", the ideal candidate will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Skills and Attributes

• A record of teaching experience in a public health program/school is preferred
• Exhibit professionalism in public health
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups (faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders) openly and honestly in verbal, written and electronic forms.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively function in a collaborative educational environment.
• Possess organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management skills to work as a team player

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F460

Will this position required travel?

NO

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

NO

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

NO

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
06/14/2023

Close Date
08/30/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Recommendation letters
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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