Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health (Generalist)

Commensurate with education and experience.

Maintain excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the department and university; and other duties as requested or assigned by the administration.

The Department of Public Health is seeking one Public Health Generalist Professor. Chosen faculty member will participate in undergraduate and graduate aspects in the degree programs of Public Health, Health Sciences, Health Care Administration, and/or Bilingual Health Care Studies as assigned. They will maintain excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to the department and university. Candidate preference is for education preparation and career experience in the above-listed disciplines.

This position enhances the professional attributes of students; recruits, mentors, and advises students in both the classroom and practical environments; fosters relationships with health providers and organizations; collaborates with community partners to increase student engagement, internships, scholarships, and resources. Works as a member of a team to support all aspects of the department; and assists in maintaining and ensuring compliance with university assessment and program accreditation requirements.

The selected faculty will perform other duties as requested or assigned by the administration. Teaching expertise in the face-to-face and distance-based instructional formats are preferred. The appointment will require a 3/3 teaching load, and an on-campus presence during the week. Experience with accreditation support and program reviews may receive preferential consideration. Three years teaching undergraduate and / or graduate students in institutions of higher education in one or more of the program areas listed above is preferred.

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

The SHSU student body is over 53% first-generation college students, and SHSU is a recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with the variety of the communities we serve.

The Department of Public Health at Sam Houston State University is part of the College of Health Sciences and is home to a dedicated team of faculty, staff, and students. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for impactful careers in public health. Visit our website to learn more about our team and explore our academic programs: https://www.shsu.edu/academics/health-sciences/health/.

LOCATION:
There are multiple options for places to live near our multiple campuses. Sam Houston's main campus is located in Huntsville, TX. The city of Huntsville is nestled in the East Texas Piney Woods and is centrally located on a direct route between Houston and Dallas. With a population of roughly 48,550 (excluding SHSU), Huntsville offers the simplicity of small-town life and easy access to surrounding larger cities including Conroe (where the College of Osteopathic Medicine and future Health Professions Building are located), The Woodlands (where the School of Nursing and The Woodlands Center is located), and Bryan/College Station. The Texas Medical Center, located in Houston, is the largest medical center in the world and is a 75- mile drive from Huntsville.

Huntsville is full of Texas history and charm, and this county seat is home to multiple museums, annual festivities, antique stores, year-round outdoor activities, vineyards, golf courses, lakes, and a beautiful state park. In a little over an hour after leaving main campus, you can arrive in downtown Houston. It provides access to large entertainment venues and professional sporting events. If you prefer life on the water, Lake Conroe and Lake Livingston are a short commute, and Galveston Island and the Gulf coast are a two-hour drive. A quick 35-minute drive down I-45 South takes you to The Woodlands which offers 220 miles of hike and bike trails,150 parks to enjoy, and easy access to numerous shopping, sport, and dinning venues.

Earned Doctorate from an accredited university in the U.S. in a related area of Public Health, Health Science, Health Care Administration, or Bilingual Health Care Studies is required. Qualified ABD candidates will be considered with the required doctoral degree earned by start date.

Professional experience in one of the above listed program areas is preferred; voluntary experience in these areas will be considered.