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Assistant Professor/Assistant Teaching Professor - Public Health

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor/Assistant Teaching Professor - Public Health.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Public Health

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Pay Grade

Generic Grade

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should include:

+ Cover letter summarizing academic preparation and professional experience

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Official transcripts of all undergraduate- and graduate-level coursework

+ List of three (3) academic and/or professional references (no letters required)

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be submitted by March 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Job Summary

This nine-month, tenure-track (or teaching-track) faculty position requires teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Public Health programs in the school, developing a programmatic line of research (if tenure-track), serving as internship coordinator, and providing service to the school, college, university and professional organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

+ Teaching (online and face-to-face) in the undergraduate and graduate Public Health programs.

+ Facilitating fieldwork placement for undergraduate internship students and graduate practicum students in Public Health programs.

+ Coordinating outreach activities and events for students, alumni, and employers.

+ Collecting and disseminating internship and outreach data for the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Accreditation in collaboration with School and program leadership and staff.

+ Serving as an advisor for public health student organizations, such as Eta Sigma Gamma.

+ For tenure-track appointments:

+ Commitment to build and sustain a robust research agenda to include creation and dissemination of new knowledge and pursuit of external research support.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Terminal degree in Public Health (DrPH, PhD, etc.).

+ ABD applicants will be considered as long as doctorate is conferred by time of appointment.

+ Masters-level applicants may also apply; however, they are ineligible for a tenure-track appointment.

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.

+ If tenure-track:

+ Demonstrated line of scholarly inquiry evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and/or grant submissions and awards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

+ Specialized knowledge in the field of public health as demonstrated by graduate level coursework or professional experience is required.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills.

+ Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Three to five years of experience teaching public health-related courses.

+ Experience teaching in multiple delivery modes (asynchronous online, synchronous online, and face-to-face).

+ Experience with CEPH accreditation.

+ Experience placing and/or supervising student practicums/internships.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.