School of Public Health -Health Behavior, Society & Policy - Assistant Professor - Professional Practice Track

Rutgers University • Piscataway, NJ

17h

About The Position

We are seeking applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenure track Assistant Professor – Professional Practice Track appointment in the Department of Health Behavior, Society, and Policy ( HBSP ). Faculty in the Professional Practice title series serve as a bridge between academic scholarship and its real-world application, focusing on professional development and discipline-based education. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who will teach practical skills, mentor students and create opportunities for experiential learning such as internships and research projects. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will actively contribute to their profession through applied research, consulting and professional outreach. This position will also include responsibilities related to course assessment, inclusive curriculum and other administrative duties that support the department’s academic mission. This is a renewable, 1-year, appointment. The incumbent faculty member shall:

Overview Why Rutgers School of Public Health? Our mission is to advance health and well-being and prevent disease locally, nationally, and globally by preparing students as public health leaders, scholars, and practitioners; conducting public health research and scholarship; engaging collaboratively with communities; and advocating for policies, programs, and services with a focus on equity and social justice. At Rutgers School of Public Health , you will find a collaborative environment with a diverse range of experts and resources across the school, Rutgers Health , and the wider Rutgers University community. Appointments will be made in an appropriate department within the School of Public Health, which has locations in Newark and New Brunswick. We offer multiple master’s and doctoral degrees, dual-degree, certificate, and articulated BA/BS- MPH degree programs. We also offer robust online and global programming, with partnerships in China, Greece, Italy, and Tanzania. Under the leadership of Dean Perry N. Halkitis, the CEPH -accredited Rutgers School of Public Health continues to pursue dynamic and transformative growth. Join us in our mission to advance public health and make a meaningful impact on communities locally and globally.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 3 courses per year
• Use recognized teaching methods to implement novel curriculum, teaching methodologies, or programs through in-person and online teaching modalities
• Utilize recognized best practice for science education, including active and experiential learning pedagogies
• Provide academic and practicum advising and mentorship to Master of Public Health degree students and DrPH students and serve on DrPH committees.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership from the School of Public Health, and other relevant programs, to ensure assigned courses meet the needs of the relevant Department or Program
• Develop a system to demonstrate that the minimum educational requirements are met for each course
• Have the opportunity to collaborate on grant-writing and peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in departmental and School service
• Other required activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed