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Assistant Professor of Public Health - Muncie, United States - Ball State University
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Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.
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Position Title
Assistant Professor of Public Health
About this Opportunity
Now, more than ever, is a time of transformation in health care education. The COVID pandemic and the unfolding realities of health disparities and racial injustice have challenged health care systems and universities to seek a new higher standard. At the Ball State University College of Health, we are rising to that opportunity. We graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable, committed to advancing inclusive excellence, and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. We invite applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Nutrition and Health Science to join us in preparing today's health workforce.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University's ambitious goals for our second century:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values , we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one's home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.
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Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
We seek candidates with a doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Nutrition, Applied Medicine, Psychology, or related discipline. Candidates should have good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively and congenially. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to chronic diseases, obesity, nutrition and precision nutrition, genetics, and infectious disease. Experience conducting an intervention or trial is desirable. Candidates should be skilled in teaching quantitative research methods, social and behavioral science, health policy, or other public health topics to students with a range of aptitude. Online teaching experience is desirable.
The tenure line rank will be Assistant Professor. Candidates should have an earned doctorate (i.e., PhD, ScD, DrPH). An MPH or MS from an accredited School of Public Health is also desirable. Candidates should have teaching or teaching assistant experience and a beginning track record in scholarship with potential for funding. We seek candidates able to contribute to transdisciplinary team science and be conversant with public health practice. Faculty are expected to work on campus to engage with students, colleagues, and community.
We seek candidates who will excite and motivate students of diverse backgrounds and contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. At Ball State University, inclusiveness is an enduring value and informs all efforts. Applicants should familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
THE DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Department houses accredited undergraduate majors in dietetics, public health, respiratory therapy and radiography, minors in public health and workplace wellness, graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Science with a track in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and an accredited Dietetic Internship. Our programs serve 280 degree-seeking students and are supported by 35 full- and part-time faculty.
Faculty and student mentees have access to research laboratories in the Interprofessional Community Clinics with space devoted to assessment, sample collection, processing, storage and analytics. The department also has a designated demonstration kitchen with attached classroom. The Welcome Home Suite, available for all faculty projects in the College of Health, is equipped with food preparation facilities, and feeding, resting and sample collection spaces. The Department of Nutrition and Health also offers general education courses for students from other majors. Faculty facilitate interprofessional education with students from other programs.
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH A vital health resource for Indiana in preparing health professionals, the College of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional education, practice and research its paradigm across disciplines. The College offers 32 academic programs in 7 units: Departments of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and Health Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work plus Schools of Nursing and Kinesiology. More than 200 faculty and staff serve about 2,800 students. We partner with regional communities for immersive learning and research. Our Health Professions Building, opened in 2019, is LEED Gold certified and houses state of the art Simulation and Skills Laboratories. Other facilities include the Health and Physical Activity complex, Ball Gymnasium, and Lewellen Aquatic Center.
We are committed to serving the community through health services and research. In the past year, our Interprofessional Community Clinics offered a range of health and mental health services delivered by 300 student clinicians supervised by 40 licensed faculty practitioners to more than 4,100 community members accounting for about 12,000 visits. In addition, students attended, hosted, or sponsored more than 100 community outreach events delivering health education and screenings to an estimated 2,000 people of all ages through the Clinics and the Healthy Lifestyle Center. Our faculty and students contribute to the evidence base. The College is active in research, currently with 53 active awards, totaling $14.3 million. Our footprint features the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives, Human Performance Lab and other research labs. We are committed to inclusive excellence in all we do and aspire to contribute to an increasingly diverse health professional workforce to help decrease health care disparities.
ABOUT BALL STATE UNIVERSITY Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Ball State enjoys a close relationship with the City of Muncie, and many employees extol the virtues of living in this Midwestern college town of 70,000 people. More information about working at Ball State, and relocating to East Central Indiana, is found on the University's website.
Institutionally, Ball State has established ambitious goals for our second century through our strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path:
• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive. Ball State engages students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We invite you to be part of our community.
Minimum Qualifications
For Assistant Professor:
1. Doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Nutrition, Applied Medicine, Psychology, or related discipline or ABD with all degree requirements completed by date of appointment.
2. Evidence of ongoing or established scholarship
3. Evidence of ability to mentor or have mentored students
4. Ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate students
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Earned doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Nutrition, Psychology, Applied Medicine, or related discipline (PhD, ScD, DrPH)
2. An MPH or MS from an accredited School of Public Health.
3. Conduct research in chronic diseases, obesity, nutrition, precision nutrition, genetics, or infectious disease area
4. Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
5. Existing external funding or potential for external funding
6. Experience in curriculum development
7. Experience in online teaching
8. Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds
9. Active participation in professional organizations in the discipline
10. Ability to promote collegiality in the professional setting
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Nutrition & Health Science:900060
College/Department Information
THE DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCES The Department houses accredited undergraduate majors in dietetics, public health, respiratory therapy and radiography, minors in public health and workplace wellness, graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Science with a track in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and an accredited Dietetic Internship. Our programs serve 280 degree-seeking students and are supported by 35 full- and part-time faculty. Faculty and student mentees have access to research laboratories in the Interprofessional Community Clinics with space devoted to assessment, sample collection, processing, storage and analytics. The department also has a designated demonstration kitchen with attached classroom. The Welcome Home Suite, available for all faculty projects in the College of Health, is equipped with food preparation facilities, and feeding, resting and sample collection spaces. The Department of Nutrition and Health also offers general education courses for students from other majors. Faculty facilitate interprofessional education with students from other programs.
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH A vital health resource for Indiana in preparing health professionals, the College of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional education, practice and research its paradigm across disciplines. The College offers 32 academic programs in 7 units: Departments of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and Health Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work plus Schools of Nursing and Kinesiology. More than 200 faculty and staff serve about 2,800 students. We partner with regional communities for immersive learning and research. Our Health Professions Building, opened in 2019, is LEED Gold certified and houses state of the art Simulation and Skills Laboratories. Other facilities include the Health and Physical Activity complex, Ball Gymnasium, and Lewellen Aquatic Center.
We are committed to serving the community through health services and research. In the past year, our Interprofessional Community Clinics offered a range of health and mental health services delivered by 300 student clinicians supervised by 40 licensed faculty practitioners to more than 4,100 community members accounting for about 12,000 visits. In addition, students attended, hosted, or sponsored more than 100 community outreach events delivering health education and screenings to an estimated 2,000 people of all ages through the Clinics and the Healthy Lifestyle Center. Our faculty and students contribute to the evidence base. The College is active in research, currently with 53 active awards, totaling $14.3 million. Our footprint features the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives, Human Performance Lab and other research labs. We are committed to inclusive excellence in all we do and aspire to contribute to an increasingly diverse health professional workforce to help decrease health care disparities.
Department Email or Phone Number
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/16/2024
Position End Date
Posting Date
11/15/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
12/15/2023
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Submit a detailed CV with a cover letter explicating your qualifications for teaching and research that also describes how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Also required in this application is the contact information for at least 3 professional references. We will not contact them without notifying you.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, submit applications by December 15, 2023. For more information, contact Alyce Fly, Department Chair, Department of Nutrition and Health Science at
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Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Alyce Fly,
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