Assistant Professor of Instruction

Posting Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Instruction in Public Health Job Posting Number 202482NTL Job Location San Marcos, Other - Remote College/Division College of Education Department/School Dept of Health & Human Performance Position Description The Department of Health and Human Performance is seeking applicants to fill two (2) non-tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction to teach in the undergraduate and graduate public health programs at Texas State University. Applicants with expertise in all areas related to public health, community health, health promotion, or health education are invited to apply. This position is a non-tenure-line, nine-month faculty of instruction position with a renewable five-year contract subject to enrollment needs and annual reappointment review. This position is remote-work eligible. The individual selected for this position will be expected to teach graduate level and undergraduate courses, as departmental needs require. Other responsibilities will include service to the department and the university, community outreach, mentoring graduate students, and general academic and career advising and assistance. The Department of Health and Human Performance, with over 40 full-time faculty, serves approximately 2,400 students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise & Sports Science, Public Health, Recreation & Sport Management, and Recreational Therapy. Texas State University also offers a comprehensive employee wellness program led by an interdisciplinary research team that provides opportunities for collaborative studies. The public health program offers a BS in Public Health, an MS in Public Health Education and Promotion, and is currently on-track to launch an interdisciplinary MPH with concentrations in community health & behavior and health policy & management in fall 2024. This position is subject to the availability of funds Required Qualifications Earned doctorate (e.g., PhD, DrPH) in public health, health education, health promotion, health behavior, or related field by date of hire Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students CHES/MCHES or CPH eligible Preferred Qualifications Demonstrable evidence of high-quality teaching public health, health education, health promotion, or health behavior courses at the university level Demonstrable evidence of using a variety of instructional strategies, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid delivery, experiential learning, or field-based experiences to engage students Commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other institutional employees CHES/MCHES or CPH certification Application Procedures Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered To ensure full consideration, please submit the following before April 30, 2024: Cover Letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications Curriculum Vitae Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document) The selected candidate will be required to provide transcripts from all degree granting universities. If you have questions, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Anthony Deringer, . Type of Position Full-Time Proposed Start Date Fall 2024 Posting Date Evaluation of Applications Begins Full Consideration Date 04/30/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes EEO/AA Statement Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Reasonable Accommodation If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible. Record Checks and Verifications Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. Why Work at Texas State? Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world. Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions. Quick Link Special Instructions Summary