Assistant Professor Of Teaching, School Of Public Health

Posting Number FAE1778 Advertised Title Assistant Professor of Teaching, School of Public Health Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L24132 Category Full-Time Faculty Department School of Public Health Position Summary

The School of Public Health (SPH) at the University of Memphis (UofM) is seeking to hire a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching in areas of health communication, health informatics, digital health, health equity, health policy, public health interventions, and Health program evaluation to join our interdisciplinary team of faculty.

Successful candidates are expected to take a lead role in teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, student advising, enhancing existing educational programs, continuing with their research program, and collaborating within the school, university, and with external partners.

The SPH at the UofM is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school's mission is to advance the health and well-being of all populations while engaging Communities, being an Anchor institute offering innovative academic programs, driving Research-based solutions, supporting Entrepreneurship and innovation, and remaining Student-centric (CARES). The SPH at the UofM provides supportive environments for all, including students from underrepresented communities and first-generation scholars.

The SPH at the UofM was awarded the Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service in 2024 by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

Minimum Position Qualifications

Candidates for this position must hold a relevant doctoral degree (PhD or DrPH) in public health or a related discipline and meet academic requirements for consideration as an Assistant Professor.

Special Conditions

A preferred candidate should:

• have a record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in public health or a related discipline.
• advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Division and the SPH.
• have commitment to excellence in multi-modal undergraduate and graduate instruction and innovative pedagogies.
• have an excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work with others.
• develop and maintain an active research and academic publication agenda.

Posting Date 04/19/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)