Instructor in Public Health

Instructor in Public Health
Position:

Instructor in Public Health

Type:

Part-time Faculty

Department/Program:

Public Health

The Agnes Scott College Department of Public Health is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health in the Fall of 2023. The successful applicant will have a minimum of a master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) and preferably have a Ph.D. or be ABD in a Ph.D. program. Candidates will also be asked to provide evidence of excellence in teaching, ideally at the undergraduate level.

The Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health course provides an introduction to and critical analysis of relevant social and behavioral science theories, models, and frameworks and their application to public health research and practice. In this upper-level course, students should develop health promotion strategies that are informed by theories, models, and frameworks and are tailored to a population’s specific context. Examining the role of social determinants of health and equity should play a central role in tailoring strategies for a broad range of populations. The course will be taught in person at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA.

To apply, send electronic copies of your letter of application, teaching philosophy, diversity statement, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts and contact information for three references to Dr. Erin Bradley, Interim Chair of Public Health ( ebradley@agnesscott.edu ). Review of applications will begin in early May and continue until the position is filled. Please note that it is college policy to hire candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Agnes Scott College is a highly selective, independent national liberal arts college for women located in metropolitan Atlanta. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply. EOE.