Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

Job Description

The School of Arts, Sciences, and Business is looking for a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to support the B.S. in Health Sciences program. This is a full-time appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2026. We are looking for candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service and who will contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered academic community.

Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in one primary area of the health sciences and show evidence of interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and scholarship across related fields. Faculty teach undergraduate courses aligned with their expertise and the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

Faculty carry a teaching load of seven (7) courses per academic year. Primary responsibilities include:

1. Provide high-quality, inclusive instruction in health care management and/or public health courses at the undergraduate level.
2. Advise and mentor a diverse student population as they progress through the program and prepare for professional careers.
3. Develop and sustain an independent and focused program of scholarship, which may include peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and collaborative scholarly activities with faculty and students.
4. Engage in meaningful service at the department, college, university, professional, and community levels.

In addition, the successful candidate will assist with coordination for the Health Sciences program and provide academic advising to students.

Qualifications

• An earned research doctoral degree in health sciences or a closely related discipline (ABD applicants will be considered; all degree requirements must be completed by July 1, 2026).
• Demonstrated ability to teach across the department, with potential subject areas including health care management, public administration, health care systems, public health, health education and promotion, public health policy, and/or related health sciences content.
• Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research in health care, public health, or a closely related field.
• A demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching practices, mentoring diverse learners, and supporting student success.

Application Materials

Applicants should submit the following materials:

1. A curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of three professional references
2. A teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and inclusive pedagogical practices
3. A research statement outlining current areas of expertise and future scholarly agenda

The School of Arts, Sciences, and Business values diversity in all its forms and encourages applications from candidates whose experiences, perspectives, and teaching approaches will enrich our academic community. 

Projected Two Year Teaching Schedule:

Health Science (Typical year 7) 

1st fall: HSC 150 (Intro), HSC-201 (Cultural Competencies), HSC-320 (Legal Trends in Health Science)

1st spring: HSC-373 (Research…), HSC-201 (Cultural Competencies), HSC310 (HS Comm) + 1 flex* 

2nd fall: HSC 150 (Intro), HSC-201 (Cultural Competencies), + 1 flex* 

2nd spring: HSC-373 (Research…), HSC 461 (Capstone), HSC310 (HS Comm)+ BUS380 (Intro to U.S. Health Care Sys)

* The flex could be used to help teach entry level BIO courses or relevant specialty (SOC, Honors, etc.) (as needed), serve as pre-allied health advisor, and teach NDMU-100 sections.