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KINESIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Job Summary
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, are searching for an outstanding colleague with a background in Public Health, Kinesiology, or related fields to engage in teaching and assist with developing our new online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. This is a full time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor/Teaching Associate Professor/Teaching Full Professor (depending on credentials). The candidate will teach a wide variety of in-person and online Public Health courses for graduate students. Primary areas of teaching interest include graduate level internship and capstone courses, as well as professionalism in Public Health. Opportunities to teach in other topic areas may include PUBLIC HEALTH policy, epidemiology, health disparities, PUBLIC HEALTH research methods, PUBLIC HEALTH practice, and related courses. In addition to teaching, the candidate will also assist with the development of our new Online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. Successful candidates also have opportunities to engage in research; mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels; collaborate with faculty and staff; and contribute to our growing MPH program within a thriving interdisciplinary department.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO
Qualifications:
Required
Successful candidates must have either a Master of Public Health or a doctoral degree in Public Health, Kinesiology, or a related field prior to the start date.
Preferred
High priority will be given to applicants with experience collaborating with communities on PUBLIC HEALTH initiatives. Extensive practical work experience and research IN PUBLIC HEALTH are viewed favorably. Demonstrated excellence in college or university-level in person and online teaching; interest and experience in research, course development, current educational technologies, and a strong desire to create new and innovative course materials will enhance an application. Interest and experience in engaging online communities and teaching students with a diversity of backgrounds is desired. The committee strongly encourages applications from women and persons from historically underrepresented groups.
General Information
The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health (KCH, http://kch.illinois.edu): The mission of KCH is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to health, rehabilitation, and human movement using an interdisciplinary approach. KCH hosts a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-directory-update) working and learning in a collegial and collaborative environment. KCH offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health; MS and PhD degrees in Kinesiology; an MPH degree, an MS in Health Administration, and an MS in Health Technology.
The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS, https://ahs.illinois.edu) : The mission of AHS is to promote culturally relevant individual and community health and well-being across the lifespan, facilitate optimal living with disability, and foster the development of livable communities in a diverse society through learning, discovery, and engagement. The College has three academic departments: Kinesiology and Community Health (http://kch.illinois.edu/) ; Recreation, Sport & Tourism (http://rst.illinois.edu/) ; and Speech & Hearing Science (http://shs.illinois.edu/) . Each department is highly ranked in national surveys. Within AHS are also the Center on Health, Aging and Disability (CHAD); the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES); and the Chez Veterans Center. The College is actively involved in discovery and engagement with the Carle Foundation Hospital, OSF Health System, Mayo Clinics, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the University's Engineering-based Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI), the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the Cancer Center of Illinois, the Personalized Nutrition Initiative, the Division of Nutritional Sciences, the Discovery Partners Institute, and the Family Resiliency Center, and many more.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, http://illinois.edu) established in 1867. UIUC is a land-grant, Research 1 institution that has established an international reputation as an educational community ideally suited for excellence in scholarship and research across the academic spectrum. In addition to being one of the highest ranked public research universities in the country (#12 by US News and World Report), the University of Illinois is, simply, a great place to work. The University is home to internationally recognized facilities and interdisciplinary programs including: Institute for Genomic Biology (www.igb.illinois.edu/) , Beckman Institute (www.beckman.illinois.edu/) , W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics (www.biotech.uiuc.edu/centers/Keck/) , National Center for Supercomputing Applications (www.ncsa.illinois.edu/) , Division of Nutritional Sciences (http://nutrsci.illinois.edu/) , Neuroscience Program (http://neuroscience.illinois.edu/), to name a few. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 35,000 and a graduate enrollment of over 20,000 students in more than 100 disciplines, Illinois is among the top five universities in the country in the number of earned doctorates awarded each year. The quality of our students is very high. We are leaders in technology and our employee and alumni innovations have been extraordinary. YouTube, Netscape, medical MRI screening, the LED, and the plasma screen used in televisions and computers are just a few discoveries created by our faculty and alumni. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIUC led all universities with a novel and aggressive non-invasive saliva testing program which served as a model for the country. The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth. We value our employees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace.
The Champaign-Urbana community: Home to the University of Illinois flagship campus. Champaign-Urbana (http://ci.champaign.il.us/about-champaign/) is a 'micro-urban' community (http://www.micro-urbanist.com) with a population of ~226,000 in the metro area located in east central Illinois. It is conveniently located between Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis and has its own airport and train service. Combining natural Midwest beauty and cultural resources typically found in much larger metropolitan areas, Champaign-Urbana is friendly, livable, easy to navigate, affordable and has an excellent public-school system. There is a 'work-life' balance here that gives faculty ample time for both scholarship and family pursuits devoid of the hassles of large city life. The average commute time is less than 15 minutes. The Champaign-Urbana area offers a range of businesses, recreation, and culture unmatched by other communities in its size, due in large part to the presence of the University of Illinois. Whether you're looking to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, partake in a variety of cultural activities, enjoy the excitement of Big Ten sports, or become part of the University of Illinois community, Champaign-Urbana has something to offer you.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible starting 1/8/2024. Salary is commensurate with the applicant's experience.
Application process:
To apply, create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and select the position for which you are applying, then upload all required documents, including:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement (up to two pages)
A list of names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers for at least three references. Candidates will be informed before references are contacted.
To ensure full consideration, please complete your application by 6PM (CST), January 8, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately afterwards. However, the position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date is January 16, 2024, however, a later start date can be negotiated.
For additional information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Assistant Professor. Shannon Mejia at stmejia@illinois.edu.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1020935
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
KINESIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
Job Summary
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, located in the College of Applied Health Sciences, are searching for an outstanding colleague with a background in Public Health, Kinesiology, or related fields to engage in teaching and assist with developing our new online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. This is a full time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor/Teaching Associate Professor/Teaching Full Professor (depending on credentials). The candidate will teach a wide variety of in-person and online Public Health courses for graduate students. Primary areas of teaching interest include graduate level internship and capstone courses, as well as professionalism in Public Health. Opportunities to teach in other topic areas may include PUBLIC HEALTH policy, epidemiology, health disparities, PUBLIC HEALTH research methods, PUBLIC HEALTH practice, and related courses. In addition to teaching, the candidate will also assist with the development of our new Online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. Successful candidates also have opportunities to engage in research; mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels; collaborate with faculty and staff; and contribute to our growing MPH program within a thriving interdisciplinary department.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO
Qualifications:
Required
Successful candidates must have either a Master of Public Health or a doctoral degree in Public Health, Kinesiology, or a related field prior to the start date.
Preferred
High priority will be given to applicants with experience collaborating with communities on PUBLIC HEALTH initiatives. Extensive practical work experience and research IN PUBLIC HEALTH are viewed favorably. Demonstrated excellence in college or university-level in person and online teaching; interest and experience in research, course development, current educational technologies, and a strong desire to create new and innovative course materials will enhance an application. Interest and experience in engaging online communities and teaching students with a diversity of backgrounds is desired. The committee strongly encourages applications from women and persons from historically underrepresented groups.
General Information
The Department of Kinesiology and Community Health (KCH, http://kch.illinois.edu): The mission of KCH is to advance and disseminate knowledge related to health, rehabilitation, and human movement using an interdisciplinary approach. KCH hosts a diverse group of faculty, students, and staff (https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-directory-update) working and learning in a collegial and collaborative environment. KCH offers BS degrees in Community Health, Interdisciplinary Health, and Kinesiology; MS and PhD degrees in Community Health; MS and PhD degrees in Kinesiology; an MPH degree, an MS in Health Administration, and an MS in Health Technology.
The College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS, https://ahs.illinois.edu) : The mission of AHS is to promote culturally relevant individual and community health and well-being across the lifespan, facilitate optimal living with disability, and foster the development of livable communities in a diverse society through learning, discovery, and engagement. The College has three academic departments: Kinesiology and Community Health (http://kch.illinois.edu/) ; Recreation, Sport & Tourism (http://rst.illinois.edu/) ; and Speech & Hearing Science (http://shs.illinois.edu/) . Each department is highly ranked in national surveys. Within AHS are also the Center on Health, Aging and Disability (CHAD); the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES); and the Chez Veterans Center. The College is actively involved in discovery and engagement with the Carle Foundation Hospital, OSF Health System, Mayo Clinics, the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the University's Engineering-based Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI), the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the Cancer Center of Illinois, the Personalized Nutrition Initiative, the Division of Nutritional Sciences, the Discovery Partners Institute, and the Family Resiliency Center, and many more.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, http://illinois.edu) established in 1867. UIUC is a land-grant, Research 1 institution that has established an international reputation as an educational community ideally suited for excellence in scholarship and research across the academic spectrum. In addition to being one of the highest ranked public research universities in the country (#12 by US News and World Report), the University of Illinois is, simply, a great place to work. The University is home to internationally recognized facilities and interdisciplinary programs including: Institute for Genomic Biology (www.igb.illinois.edu/) , Beckman Institute (www.beckman.illinois.edu/) , W.M. Keck Center for Comparative and Functional Genomics (www.biotech.uiuc.edu/centers/Keck/) , National Center for Supercomputing Applications (www.ncsa.illinois.edu/) , Division of Nutritional Sciences (http://nutrsci.illinois.edu/) , Neuroscience Program (http://neuroscience.illinois.edu/), to name a few. With an undergraduate enrollment of approximately 35,000 and a graduate enrollment of over 20,000 students in more than 100 disciplines, Illinois is among the top five universities in the country in the number of earned doctorates awarded each year. The quality of our students is very high. We are leaders in technology and our employee and alumni innovations have been extraordinary. YouTube, Netscape, medical MRI screening, the LED, and the plasma screen used in televisions and computers are just a few discoveries created by our faculty and alumni. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UIUC led all universities with a novel and aggressive non-invasive saliva testing program which served as a model for the country. The University of Illinois offers generous employee benefits including health insurance and retirement programs. In addition, we also offer our employees tuition waivers and other development opportunities for personal and professional growth. We value our employees and seek to foster an inclusive workplace.
The Champaign-Urbana community: Home to the University of Illinois flagship campus. Champaign-Urbana (http://ci.champaign.il.us/about-champaign/) is a 'micro-urban' community (http://www.micro-urbanist.com) with a population of ~226,000 in the metro area located in east central Illinois. It is conveniently located between Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis and has its own airport and train service. Combining natural Midwest beauty and cultural resources typically found in much larger metropolitan areas, Champaign-Urbana is friendly, livable, easy to navigate, affordable and has an excellent public-school system. There is a 'work-life' balance here that gives faculty ample time for both scholarship and family pursuits devoid of the hassles of large city life. The average commute time is less than 15 minutes. The Champaign-Urbana area offers a range of businesses, recreation, and culture unmatched by other communities in its size, due in large part to the presence of the University of Illinois. Whether you're looking to raise a family, enjoy the outdoors, partake in a variety of cultural activities, enjoy the excitement of Big Ten sports, or become part of the University of Illinois community, Champaign-Urbana has something to offer you.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 9-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible starting 1/8/2024. Salary is commensurate with the applicant's experience.
Application process:
To apply, create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and select the position for which you are applying, then upload all required documents, including:
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement (up to two pages)
A list of names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers for at least three references. Candidates will be informed before references are contacted.
To ensure full consideration, please complete your application by 6PM (CST), January 8, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately afterwards. However, the position will remain open until filled. The preferred start date is January 16, 2024, however, a later start date can be negotiated.
For additional information, please contact Search Committee Chair, Assistant Professor. Shannon Mejia at stmejia@illinois.edu.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1020935
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
