The ideal candidate will possess an academic or experiential background that provides them with interdisciplinary perspectives on the application of Health Sciences, within health care systems. Expertise may include healthcare delivery, disease prevention, physiological health, organization, administration and leadership in health and care, and/or healthcare systems.
The position involves teaching foundational health science courses in two key majors: B.S. in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies, and B.S. in Health Sciences, and providing support within the MS in Interdisciplinary Health Care Systems degree program. Course specific topics may include health and health behaviors, human disease and management, Interdisciplinary Health leadership, and organization of related internships. Candidates should demonstrate ability to approach course material through a career-shaping service learning focus. In this role, candidates will play an active (innovator) role in course development, improvement, assessment, and in collaborations with faculty (department, school and university) and community health partners.
In addition to teaching, the candidate will participate in activities that support the mission of the School and University, including service on committees, student recruitment and professional networking. Candidates must demonstrate a passion for student success, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Preference for candidates with teaching experience in a university setting. Preference for candidates that show leadership within the Health Sciences field through career experience, professional memberships, and/or community organizations.
The diversity statement describes interests or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality.
Full consideration will be given for applicants who apply by January 31, 2024. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Edward Rohn, Assistant Professor/Chair of Faculty Search, at ejrohn@oakland.edu.
The IDH department, where life and health interests intersect, offers distinct degree programs at the bachelors (BS) level. Our long-standing BS in Health Sciences degree offers study concentrations in holistic health, pre-health professions, and pre-pharmacy. Our undergraduate degree in Nutrition, with an optional dietetics specialization, has candidacy accreditation by ACEND as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Our latest interdisciplinary programs include the BS in Interdisciplinary Health Care Studies, supporting pursuit of non-clinician, health-centered careers, and the new MS in Interdisciplinary Health Care Systems degree providing graduate study opportunities for all fields of study.