Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Health Education - Las Vegas, United States - New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, United States

5 days ago

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Position Information

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Health Education Rank Assistant/Associate Professor Classification Title Tenure Track Position Summary

New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is seeking a candidate for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Public Health, Health Promotion, or Health Education who is committed to making a difference in the lives of college students at an historic New Mexico University.

The Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences offers a Bachelor's of Arts in Human Performance in Sport and a Bachelor's of Arts in Health.

The Health degree has two tracks including; 1) Pre-Professional Allied Health and 2) Health Promotion and Wellness. We currently have a minor in health.

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to teaching primarily in the areas of health promotion and education, other teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Personal/Community Health; Managing Stress; Health and Sex Education; and Nutrition.

The candidate is expected to develop and build curriculum in public health, health promotion, and/or health education.

Summer teaching is optional, based on personal interests and departmental needs. Faculty are expected to maintain office hours and have a regular presence on campus.

The successful candidate must have a strong interest in working with diverse students of different cultural backgrounds.

The ideal candidate will have complimentary competencies in Human Diseases, US Mexico Border Health Issues, Public Health and Wellness, Multicultural Health, General Health Education, and Epidemiology.

Selection of courses to be taught will depend on the clinical and educational background of the candidate.

The incumbent in this position will have responsibilities of conducting scholarly activities as well as serving professionally on University, local, state, regional, and national levels.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, or related field. ABD will be considered.

Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

a) Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in a wide variety of public health, health promotion, and/or health education related areas.

b) Experience preparing students for the CHES examination.

c) Experience developing internship/practicum opportunities and conducting professional development activities in public health, health promotion, and/or health education.

d) Scholarly work and/or grant 'writing in public health, health promotion, and/or health education.

e) Experience providing outreach to first generation college students or students from underrepresented minority.

f) Experience teaching with using teaching technology, preferably Bright Space and or Zoom.

g) Experience in writing/building curriculum in public health, health promotion, and/or health education.

h) Experience with teaching or researching the various issues involved with the southern United States border.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of course content; ability to organize course material and deliver course content that takes into account student needs; can provide corrective feedback; has sufficient time to prepare for class and grade assignments; and ability using teaching technology preferably Bright Space

Work Location Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F335P Posting Open Date 10/20/2023 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include 1) A cover letter addressing how the candidate's experience match the position requirements, 2) Curriculum vitae, 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts (Official transcripts with confirmation of earned Doctorate will be required prior to start of appointment).

4) Evidence of teaching and research (example syllabi and sample of scholarly work). 5) Statement of teaching and research philosophy that reflects how that philosophy is incorporated in your teaching. Online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. References will be contacted in conjunction with an on-campus interview.

For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact:
Dr.

Kathy Jenkins at For disabled access or services call or TDD New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

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