Visiting Professor of Health Sciences

Visiting Professor of Health Sciences

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Job Title:
Visiting Professor of Health Sciences

Job Family:
Adjunct

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time

Compensation Grade:

Pay Type:
Salary

Department:
Health Sciences

Job Summary:
The Department of Health Sciences at Furman University invite applications for a one-year visiting faculty position at the rank of Visiting Instructor, Assistant Visiting Professor, Associate Visiting Professor, or Visiting Professor, to begin August 2022.

Job Description:

The Department of Health Sciences at Furman University invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position at the rank of Visiting Instructor, Assistant Visiting Professor, Associate Visiting Professor, or Visiting Professor, to begin August 2022. A Ph.D. in public health or closely related field by August 1, 2022 is preferred. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include 5 courses per year in our department. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in 1) Wellness Concepts, a course designed to promote lifetime fitness and healthy lifestyle habits; 2) Fundamentals of Public Health, a foundational course introducing students to the study of public health and improving the health of populations; and/or 3) Research Methods, a course focused on principles of research relevant to health sciences focusing on study design, measurement, and introductory statistical techniques. Teaching experience is preferred. Specialty within public health is open with the potential opportunity to teach select public health electives based on expertise. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with historically underrepresented students, including students of color, and be committed to assisting the university in its continuing efforts to become a model of inclusive excellence.

Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our recently-launched strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences.

Applicants should submit the following documents as a single PDF in the order listed: a letter of interest, C.V., teaching statement, diversity statement, and complete contact information for three references. The diversity statement should describe how the candidate's teaching, mentoring, and/or service might contribute to a liberal arts college community and Health Sciences department that includes a commitment to diversity as one of its core values. Applicants may also submit a professional activity/research statement if desired.

Review of applications will begin on January 18, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, visit our website https://www.furman.edu/academics/health-sciences/ or email Dr. Natalie The (Natalie.The@furman.edu).

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Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.

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