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Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Health Sciences

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About Worcester State University:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .


Job Description:

The Department of Health Sciences at Worcester State University invites applications for full-time teaching appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor (rank commensurate with experience), specializing in Public Health with particular attention in Global Health or Environmental Health and Community program development and evaluation. The appointment begins on September 1, 2023. Service to the campus, community, and profession is expected, in addition to demonstrated teaching excellence and continuing scholarship.


Requirements:

A Doctorate in Public Health or related field required by time of appointment.


Additional Information:

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • a choice of 9 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
  • a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
  • life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
  • long-term disability coverage
  • dental insurance
  • 10 accrued sick days accrued per year
  • 2 personal days per year
  • paid holidays
  • tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
  • and more...

Application Instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin fall semester 2023.

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers , and submitting the following documents:

Necessary documents for submission include a CV, Letter of Interest, Letter of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interest, and 3 letters of recommendation signed and dated within the last six months. Proof of degree(s) is required. Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required. All information that can be uploaded to one e-account should be done so by the applicant; information which cannot may be faxed to 508-929-8169 or mailed to the following address:

Human Resources

Worcester State University

486 Chandler Street

Worcester, MA 01602

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

For assistance with uploading materials, log a ticket via the HelpDesk link, or contact us directly at 508-929-8053.

URL: www.worcester.edu

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Worcester State University

Founded in 1874 as a teacher-training school, Worcester State University has grown to become a traditional liberal arts and sciences university with programs spanning the biomedical sciences, business, humanities, behavioral sciences, the health professions, and, of course, education.

The Worcester State University campus is centrally located in Massachusetts about an hour’s drive from Boston and Springfield, Mass. and Providence, R.I. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester—the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities.

The Worcester State University campus is centrally located in Massachusetts about an hour’s drive from Boston and Springfield, Mass. and Providence, R.I. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester—the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities.

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