Instructor/Assistant Professor of Public Health

Description:  Charleston Southern University invites applications for a full-time, tenure- track Public Health faculty position beginning January 3, 2022 or August 1, 2022.  The 10-month faculty position is for the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor in Public Health and is commensurate with experience.  Charleston Southern seeks candidates who are professing Christians, and are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship. and service. They should support the goals of a strong liberal arts education and be willing to explore with students the integration of faith and learning.

 

Responsibilities:  The successful candidate for this position must be able to teach undergraduate courses spanning the five core competencies of a Public Health curriculum, including Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics.  The course load is 12 credit hours each semester, fall and spring.  The selected candidate will be responsible for course duties including, but not limited to: (a) creating the course syllabus, preparing for and presenting quality course content, (b) preparing, administering, and grading course assignments, projects, and tests, (c) submitting midterm and final grades by given deadlines; and (d) maintaining course records and reporting data for accreditation purposes.  Additional responsibilities include student academic advising, student organization advising, department and campus service, and professional development.  The candidate should have a passion for teaching and an interest in mentoring undergraduate student research.  

 

Qualifications:  Candidates with an earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related field are preferred.  Candidates with a master’s degree or currently completing their terminal degree will be considered at the rank of Instructor.   Candidates must have evidence of quality, college-level teaching experience as well as professional experience in the field of Public Health. Current CPH or CHES/MCHES certification is desirable.

 

Application Process:  To apply, please complete the online application below and attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae.  Entering untrue or inaccurate information will result in disqualification for consideration of vacant positions, or subsequent termination after hire.  This position will remain open until filled.  By completing this application you are giving Charleston Southern University the authority to contact any person, educational institution, current or former employer, or company to disclose in good faith any information they may have regarding your qualifications and fitness for employment including, but not limited to, those you have listed in your application materials.  Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, criminal background check and reference check.  Applicants who will drive for the University will be required to complete a background check on their driving record. Review of credentials will begin immediately. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For additional information, please contact Dr. Laurel Glover, Chair of the Search Committee at lglover@csuniv.edu.