Assistant Professor, Public Health

Job Summary

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in public health and related areas in online and/or face-to-face formats. Candidates with expertise in program planning and evaluation, epidemiology, health policy, community health, or global health are especially encouraged to apply. An active research agenda and commitment to mentoring students are essential.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching:

• Teach courses in public health and related disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
• Utilize both face-to-face and online course delivery methods, integrating innovative and evidence-based teaching strategies.
  
• Supervise student field experiences, internships, and applied learning opportunities.
  
• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students.

• Develop and sustain a research agenda in public health with potential for national visibility.
  
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at professional conferences.
  
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research projects, theses, and presentations.
  
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and departmental initiatives.

• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
  
• Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.
  
• Collaborate with faculty to advance CEPH accreditation and strengthen the MPH program.

• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
  
• Guide students in professional development, graduate school preparation, and career pathways.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., DrPH., or equivalent) in Public Health or a closely related field (ABD with completion by start date will be considered.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for sustained research.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching with the ability to teach in both online and in-person modalities.

• Experience with CEPH accreditation and/or program administration.
• Professional or research experience in community health, epidemiology, or health promotion.
• Success in securing external funding or community partnerships.

Supplemental Information

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in public health;
  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
  
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies;
  
• Ability to perform academic research in degree area of specialty;
  
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.