Assistant Professor, Public Health

Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Public Health Program at Oklahoma State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join their faculty team starting in August 2024. This role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Health, conducting research, mentoring students, and engaging in community service. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Public Health, including Health Behavior Theory, Substance Use and Public Health, Health and Sexuality, and Program Design.
• Teach graduate courses such as Philosophical Foundations in Public Health, Health Behavior Theory and Practice, Designing Public Health Programs, Implementation & Evaluation of Public Health Programs, Environmental Health, and Cultural Issues in Health.
• Conduct a program of research and publication in Community Health Sciences or Public Health.
• Guide graduate research in areas of expertise.
• Seek external grants and contracts.
• Provide service in the School, College, University, and Community.
• Participate actively in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Head.

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or related area.
• Ability to teach in a higher education setting.
• Evidence of research or other scholarly activity.
• Evidence of involvement in professional service.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated research agenda that integrates into and complements the current research at OSU.
• Demonstrated ability to seek external funds.
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in diverse academic programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that promote collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans
• Retirement plans