Assistant Professor: Public Health and Community Wellness (TT)
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
The University of the Pacific, Department of Health and Exercise Sciences seeks applicants for full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Health & Community Wellness scheduled to begin Fall semester, 2025. Earned Doctorate in public health, community wellness, healthcare, or related field relevant to required area of specialization by time of appointment (ABD considered with established defense date).
The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences has eight faculty members serving approximately 250 undergraduate and 15-20 graduate students. Pacific is committed to diversity and equity and seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
The successful candidate is expected to teach and conduct original research in their area of expertise, assist in program development, and engage in professional, departmental, and university activities. The program in public health and community wellness seeks to prepare culturally responsive graduates who promote health equity, physical fitness, and community wellness, and work to prevent injury, disease, and illness. Our program's small student-faculty ratio ensures a learning environment in which students, faculty, and staff develop strong bonds, allowing for a personalized educational experience. Rooted in our liberal arts values, our faculty employ a wide range of approaches to teaching and mentoring, with a constant focus on student engagement.
Main responsibilities: Standard teaching load is five courses per year. Members of the faculty are expected to teach in the University wide general education program, including the CORE Seminars, and contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of departmental curriculum. Successful applicants should demonstrate capability to engage in research, and willingness to supervise undergraduate and graduate research. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of successful teaching at the college level, demonstrated ability to successfully teach a diverse student body; and/or who have a demonstrated ability to infuse diversity into their teaching, an active research agenda, a record of scholarly publication, and participation in professional organizations.The University of the Pacific is an AA/EO employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is primarily performed in standard office and classroom environments, with the use of a computer, phone, and other office equipment.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is performed primarily during standard business hours, but evening courses could be assigned based on the applicant's availability.
Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserve the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Special Instructions:
TO APPLY:Submit a letter of interest including a statement of teaching philosophy and current research interests, current CV, graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review), and contact information (including phone and email) for at least three references to:Please also complete and submit the EEO Personal Data Form (which is online at http://web.pacific.edu/x4728.xml).Review of complete applications will begin November 20, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/29286
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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