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Job Description
Asst/Assoc Professor - Public Health
43466BR
43466BR
Position Description
The Assistant Professor of Public Health is a tenure-track faculty member responsible for excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, public health practice, and service. The position supports the School's mission to advance population health through high-quality education, applied research, and meaningful engagement with communities and partners. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction, maintain an active and sustainable program of scholarship, mentor students, and participate in institutional and professional service.
Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate's qualifications and experience.
Major/Essential Functions
Teaching and Curriculum Development:- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level public health courses aligned with programmatic and accreditation requirements.
- Design, deliver, and continuously improve course content using evidence-based pedagogical practices appropriate for in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.
- Develop and revise course syllabi, learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional materials consistent with institutional policies and curricular standards.
- Participate in curriculum development, review, and assessment activities at the program and school levels.
- Mentor students in applied practice experiences, integrative learning experiences, independent studies, and capstone or thesis projects, as appropriate.
- Establish and maintain an independent and/or collaborative program of scholarship appropriate to rank and discipline.
- Produce peer-reviewed scholarly outputs, including journal articles, applied research reports, or other discipline-appropriate products.
- Seek external and internal funding to support research and scholarly activity, as appropriate to career stage.
- Disseminate research findings through professional presentations, conferences, and other scholarly venues.
- Integrate scholarly activity with teaching and, where appropriate, public health practice.
- Contribute to applied public health practice through partnerships with community organizations, public agencies, healthcare systems, or other stakeholders, as appropriate to the faculty member's area of expertise.
- Support practice-based learning opportunities for students through applied projects, field experiences, or community-engaged activities.
- Translate research and academic expertise into practical applications that advance population health and inform policy or practice.
- Participate in departmental, school, college, and university service, including committee work and shared governance.
- Contribute to professional service at the local, state, national, or international level, as appropriate.
- Engage in community or institutional activities that support the mission and strategic goals of the school.
Occasional Duties
Required Qualifications- An earned doctorate (PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD, or equivalent) in public health or a closely related field.
- Applicants who are ABD (All But Dissertation) or in the final stages of doctoral completion are encouraged to apply, provided degree completion is expected by December 31, 2026.
- Doctoral training in public health, population health, epidemiology, health promotion and disease prevention, health education, health psychology, biomedical sciences, community health, interdisciplinary studies, or a closely related discipline. Will also consider doctoral training in a business/commerce field with significant experience in the public health or nonprofit sector.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and student mentorship at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
- Evidence of scholarly activity appropriate to career stage (e.g., publications, manuscripts under review, professional presentations).
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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