Assistant Professor, Public Health

Assistant Professor, Public Health

School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling & Counseling Psychology

Fall 2024

POSITION:The Public Health Program within Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the main campus in Stillwater starting August 2024. The successful applicant will join a collaborative team of faculty who work with and mentor our undergraduate students and graduate students across three degree programs (BS, MS, and PhD). We are interested in scholars who have experience and interest in working with interdisciplinary teams of scholars and Public Health professionals on projects to improve the health of underserved populations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Public Health that may include: Health Behavior Theory, Substance Use and Public Health, Health and Sexuality, and Program Design.
• Graduate course load may include: Philosophical Foundations in Public Health, Health Behavior Theory and Practice, Designing Public Health Programs, Implementation & Evaluation of Public Health Programs, Environmental Health, and Cultural Issues in Health.
• Successful candidates will conduct a program of research and publication in the area of Community Health Sciences or Public Health; guide graduate research in areas of expertise; seek external grants and contracts; provide service in the School, College, University and Community; and participate actively in professional organizations.
• Other duties may be assigned by the School Head.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned Doctorate in Community Health, Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health or related area;
• Ability to teach in a higher education setting;
• Evidence of research or other scholarly activity;
• Evidence of involvement in professional service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated research agenda that integrates into and complements the current research being done at OSU (physical activity and exercise, disabilities, health literacy, alcohol consumption and risk-taking behavior, and sexual health);
• Demonstrated ability to seek external funds;
• Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in diverse academic programs;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills which promote collaboration within the discipline and across campus.

We hope for a candidate whose scholarship would have a strong health behavior methodology that clearly translates to the community. Ideally, this complementary research would focus on some programmatic areas of need that include: research methodology, the aging/elderly population, health communication, child/adolescent health, or community health interventions.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, qualifications and contingent on available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University, an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution (ranked 114th by NSF in Fall 2017), is committed to serving students from all populations. Enrollment at OSU-Stillwater is approximately 23,000 students; the College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

The University is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, which is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive, and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO, and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: For full consideration, application materials must be received by April 30, 2024, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, sample of published writings, and contact information for three references through the applicant system http://jobs.okstate.edu. For assistance with the on-line application process or to request an accommodation to enable application, contact OSU Human Resources, 401 General Academic Building, Stillwater, OK 74078 or call 405-744-2909. Questions about the position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Xuewei Chen, xuewei.chen@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.