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Job Title

Assistant Professor (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

Prairie View A&M University's (PVAMU) Office for Undergraduate Studies seeks candidates for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level for the Bachelor's degree program (BS/BA) in Public Health. This individual will take on a leadership role in building capacity in a new program in public health. PVAMU's Public Health program is the first bachelor's degree program offered by an HBCU in Texas.

The Office for Undergraduate Studies (OUS) is a component of the Academic Leadership Team at PVAMU. The OUS works synergistically with the colleges/school of the university to ensure that all undergraduate degree programs are rigorous, relevant, and responsive to the academic and career goals of the students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Public Health.

• Secure research funding, publish research in peer-reviewed journals, present at local and nation/international conferences.

• Work collaboratively with the program coordinator of the Public Health program to design and implement new innovative courses in Public Health and establish partnerships to provide internship and research opportunities for students majoring in public health. Collaborate with the staff of the OUS, Admissions, and Enrollment Management, to strategize the best practices for marketing and recruiting the new public health program.

• Serve as an academic advisor, provide mentorship to students and student organizations, and serve on internal and external committees.

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in Public Health or a DrPH.

• One year of teaching experience in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of teaching experience in Higher Education.

• Research experience in biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health sciences.

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.

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