Term Assistant Professor Of Health Sciences

Successful candidates will have experience in community health, health promotion, and public health practice, and be prepared to teach across undergraduate and graduate curricula in hybrid, online, and in person environments. Preference will be given to candidates with experience and expertise working with rural and Indigenous communities. Additionally, it is essential that faculty are student centered and willing to support all aspects of student academic and professional development.

Doctoral degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Health Behavior or closely related field preferred.

The University of Alaska Anchorage and its community campuses are located in some of the most breathtaking settings in the world. Recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a "Community Engaged" institution, UAA is a comprehensive university consisting of a main campus in Anchorage and several extension sites. As an open-enrollment university, UAA has a unique student-centered mission. Many of our students are 1st generation college students who come from historically marginalized groups. The UAA community celebrates a rich cultural heritage and diverse student body. The DPHS has undergraduate BSHS and MPH programs, in addition to an Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Gerontology and a Graduate Certificate (GC) and minor program in Public Health. A dynamic and growing unit, the DPHS also includes the Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS) and the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS), where faculty engage community in a wide range of applied health research projects to address some of our most pressing health concerns in our state, nation, and world. Please visit the UAA DPHS website for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree (plus a minimum of 3 years applied public health practice experience)

Position Details:

This is a full-time, 9-month base contract, term-funded faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage, and representation under a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Travis Hedwig at thhedwig@alaska.edu.