Easter Seals Jobs

Job Title

Assistant Professor of the Practice, Health/Public Health

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

School of Public and Allied Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The School of Public and Allied Health at Prairie View A&M University is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Professor of Practice to join our growing Public Health program. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Public Health and contributing to service activities within the school and community. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of public health education and engage with faculty across disciplines in educational initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Teach core courses in Public Health, including Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Global Health.

• Mentor and advise students in their academic and professional development.

• Participate in curriculum and development and program evaluations.

• Serve on committees and contribute to service activities within the university and community.

• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines in educational initiatives.

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. or Dr.PH in Public Health.

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student engagement.

• Proficiency in using computer technology for teaching and data analysis.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Public Health Principles: Strong understanding of core Public Health concepts such as Epidemiology, Health Policy, Biostatistics, and Global Health issues.

• Teaching Skills: Proven ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate Public Health courses effectively.

• Mentoring Skills: Experience in advising and mentoring students in academic and professional settings.

• Curriculum Development: Familiarity with creating and evaluating Public Health curriculum in line with current Public Health challenges and trends.

• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate with faculty, engage with students, and communicate educational initiatives effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum development and/or program evaluation is preferred.

• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration within education.

• Involvement in Public Health community outreach or service initiatives.

• Familiarity with accreditation processes and program evaluations in Public Health education.

Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

https://youtu.be/xcPdDOR3KTE

https://youtu.be/NjUKQY1hVI8

The following links will open in a new tab.

• About PVAMU (https://www.pvamu.edu/about_pvamu/)

• Human Resources

• Employee Benefits (https://www.pvamu.edu/hr/benefits/)

• Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

• PVAMU Newsroom (https://www.pvamu.edu/newsroom/)

• PVAMU YouTube