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Form of workCarlow University’s College of Health and Wellness and Department of Public Healthis seeking a full-time (9-month) faculty member for the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to begin on January 8, 2024.
The full-time, tenure-track (dependent on experience) faculty member will be responsible for teaching courses in the Department of Public Health and will serve as the advisor/coordinator for the surgical technology program. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, service, and scholarship. Primary teaching responsibilities will focus on the Department of Public Health course offerings. The Department of Public Health offers undergraduate bachelor’s degrees - Public Health, Healthcare Data Analytics, and Healthcare Management. The successful candidate will have expertise in one of these areas. The Department’s newest program offering is the Associate of Science Degree in Surgical Technology, a joint degree program with UPMC Health System. Administrative release time is provided to serve as the primary liaison between the Department and the UPMC School of Surgical Technology, working collaboratively with team members to ensure the program's success, including the day-to-day management of the non-clinical aspects of the program and student advisement. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience.
Required Experience/Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, ScD, DHS, etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency in teaching and use of educational technology in an academic setting.
- Evidence of leadership experience.
- An active research or clinical scholarship program and a track record of publications and grant activity, or the potential to develop such a program of research/scholarship.
The ideal candidates will have:
- A deep commitment to effective teaching, curriculum development, interprofessional practice, student engagement, and mentoring.
- Strong communication skills. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and problem-solve effectively.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to actively promote diversity in healthcare and community.
- A commitment to professional academic service within the University, college, and community
Carlow University is Devoted to....
- A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
- A strong commitment to social justice
- Ethical forward-thinking leadership
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities
Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.
Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
