The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University. Description of Primary Duties The position is a 9-month tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences. We seek a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and experience in public health practice, including teaching at the undergraduate and graduate program levels. The candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student-focused pedagogy in the seated and online classroom to engage students in the learning process aiming to increase student retention, persistence, and success. The opportunity for teaching summer courses for additional remuneration could be available. Other duties include mentoring graduate research, advising students, and continuing/developing an active and funded research program. Engage in scholarly activity and in the university mission of public affairs by incorporating cultural competence, ethical leadership, and community engagement. We also seek a candidate who is committed to performing meaningful service on department, college, and university committees; participating in departmental activities; serving their profession/discipline; and completing other related duties as assigned. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. Additional Qualifications - Earned doctorate from a United States accredited institution in environmental health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a closely related field. - Demonstrate knowledge of biostatistics, environmental health, and research methods, including teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate college levels. - Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. - Demonstrate potential for peer-reviewed research productivity in a focused area. - Team-oriented with effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. - The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.