Tenure Track Faculty: Public Health, Department of Health Administration and Policy
- Employer
- University of New Haven
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 4, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
University of New Haven
Tenure Track Faculty: Public Health, Department of Health Administration and Policy
Search # 20-29F
The Department of Health Administration in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven is seeking to hire a tenure track faculty member in the area of public health. Preferred areas of specialization include health informatics, health education and promotion, and/or global health. This is a position to be filled for Fall 2021.
This position will support both graduate and undergraduate programs in public health. The planned Bachelor in Public Health (BSPH) degree program will launch in Fall 2021. This new program in the School of Health Sciences is projected to grow to over 100 students in the next 3 years. This position will also require teaching in the newly developed fully online MPH program.
The University of New Haven School of Health Sciences educates competent, caring health professionals by delivering innovative, interdisciplinary healthcare education and services that are student-centered, focused on excellence, with a global reach. The School aims to be a regional destination and nationally recognized leader for healthcare education and services at the forefront of healthcare for the 21st century. The School of Health Sciences is comprised of seven undergraduate and three graduate programs offered on its West Haven, Connecticut campus. The School’s faculty include 55 full-time and clinical faculty, an on-campus Dental Center and a Health Sciences Simulation Laboratory.
The University of New Haven School of Health Sciences is one of the most progressive health science schools in the US for its approach to integrate all health professionals – from technicians to physicians – in an interdisciplinary, interprofessional educational experience focused on its three primary pillars: prevention, professional ethics, and health technology. The School has embarked upon a 10-year plan of launching one new academic program each year for the next 10 years. The School of Health Sciences has strong relationships with multiple health systems in the southern New England region that provide ample opportunities for research, community partnerships, and other collaborations.
The University of New Haven’s School of Health Sciences is one of first schools in the United States to pursue higher education certification from Planetree International. The partnership between the School of Health Sciences and Planetree International represents an unprecedented opportunity to develop and grow a health professions educational experience from the ground up with a person-centered care approach in mind.
Specific Duties:
- Teach 6 courses per year at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Advise and mentor students in the School of Health Sciences, specifically BSPH and MPH students
- Serve on departmental, college, and university level committees
- Engage in an active scholarly research agenda in public health
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate degree in public health, health policy, or related discipline
- Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Experience advising, mentoring, or coaching students or peers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with accredited public health programs and continuous quality improvement of academic programs
- Experience teaching online and in hybrid course delivery formats
- Experience working in diverse, multidisciplinary teams
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background investigation. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity.
The University of New Haven is committed to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The University seeks candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to diversity and inclusion in our academic community. Applicants are asked to submit a diversity and inclusion statement explaining how their teaching, scholarship, and/or service, contributes to building and supporting diverse and inclusive communities.
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter including teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, a diversity and inclusion statement, and contact information for at least three professional references to Interfolio.
University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The University of New Haven embraces diversity and recognizes our responsibility to foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment in which all members of the Charger community from all socioeconomic backgrounds and identities can learn, work, live, and serve together. We benefit from the academic, social, and cultural developments that arise from a diverse campus committed to equity, inclusion, belonging, and accountability. We are responsible as a community and individuals to address and remove barriers, achieve success, and sustain a culture of inclusivity, empathy, kindness, and compassion. We encourage, welcome, and embrace participation in an ongoing dialogue, engagement, and education to critically examine and thoughtfully respond to the changing realities of our community. Diversity, equity, inclusion, acceptance, and belonging enrich the Charger community and are instrumental to institutional success and fulfillment of the University mission. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer a wide variety of positions for faculty and staff.
Located atop a hill overlooking historic downtown New Haven and Long Island Sound, our 82-acre campus is home to a vibrant population of scholars and professionals who enjoy a wonderful and inclusive work environment. Employees also experience an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Employees can participate in a variety of exciting programs and activities that enrich the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the community as a whole.
Our valued employees are also eligible for an extensive and competitive total benefits package, which includes offering employees and their eligible dependents 100% tuition assistance for courses taken at the University.
If you are interested in working for an engaging and inclusive employer, we want to hear from you.
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