Collegiate Asst/Assoc Professor Public Health

Job Description

The Public Health Program (https://publichealth.vt.edu) in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.vetmed.vt.edu) at Virginia Tech offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree and is seeking applications for a Collegiate Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health with expertise in infectious diseases, One Health, and health equity, and a major commitment to the instructional mission of the department. The successful candidate: (1) must be an effective teacher in the discipline and able to create new teaching materials through evaluating research that applies to public health; (2) teach an average of three undergraduate public health classes each semester; (3) mentor undergraduate students; (4) conduct research related to the discipline and/or pedagogy resulting in peer reviewed publications and presentations at local, state, or national conferences; (5) serve on departmental, college, or university committees as a contributing member of the department and the broader university community; (6) provide outreach and professional service in technical and professional societies and associations; (7) support advancing One Health in public health; (8) work collaboratively across disciplines to enhance the curricula and promote teaching excellence; and (9) Virginia Tech’s motto, Ut Prosim (that I may serve) is a program core value with the expectation that faculty will engage in scholarship, practice and volunteer work in our surrounding communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia, the Commonwealth, Central Appalachia, the Nation and the world. Please note this is a full-time, in-person position as it is essential for student support; however, the Department of Population Health Sciences supports flexibility to telework while in a modified, reduced, essential or closure operation status or emergences situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The chosen candidate will be asked to complete a telework agreement during onboarding.

For more information regarding collegiate faculty see https://www.provost.vt.edu/faculty_affairs/faculty_handbook/chapter05/chapter05.html

Required Qualifications

PhD/DrPH in public health or terminal degree in related discipline
Expertise in infectious diseases, One Health, and health equity
Record of teaching effectiveness commensurate with collegiate faculty Assistant or Associate Rank
Record of scholarship commensurate with Assistant or Associate rank
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

MPH or equivalent experience in public health
Undergraduate teaching in public health or related field
Willingness to engage with and mentor students through experiential learning

Appointment Type

Regular

Review Date

Review of applicants will begin on May 12, 2021, and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tammy Stevers at tames@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: April 9, 2021
Applications close: