Assistant Professor of Public Health

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives .

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Professor of Public Health

JOB PURPOSE:

Division of Kinesiology and Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming is seeking an Assistant Professor of Public Health (full time, tenure track) beginning August 2023 with an emphasis in Health Promotion/Health Behavior.

We are seeking someone with public health expertise in creating conditions for healthy behaviors and behavior change and/or in creating behavioral interventions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an active and independent research program in public health that leads to refereed publications in the scientific community, national/international presentations, and acquisition of funding to support the research.
• Provide quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels in health behavior change and in related areas within the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate (masters or doctoral) students.
• Provide service to the division, college, university, and state, as well as to the greater professional society.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate in public health, health promotion/health behavior, health psychology, or a closely related field from a n accredited institution.
• Evidence of ability to teach courses in public health and health promotion at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of ability to generate research contributions in public health related fields.
• Evidence of expertise in health promotion, health behavior, or health psychology.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of research contributions in public health related fields, such as publications in peer-reviewed journals and record of pursuing and securing funding for research.
• Evidence of effective and engaging teaching in health promotion/health behavior or health psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to teach motivational interviewing.
• Experience of working with diverse populations.
• Evidence of successful measures to make classrooms and/ or research projects proactively inclusive.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

Contact Dr. Christine Porter with any questions regarding this position: Christine.Porter@uwyo.edu

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 4/9/2023 will receive full consideration.

HIRING STATEMENT:

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/