Job Description

Assistant Professor of Health Education

Posting Numberreq27035
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentHealth Exercise & Sports Science (353A)
Academic LocationCollege of Education
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

The University of New Mexico,College of Education and Human Sciences, Department of Health, Exercise &Sport Sciences, invites applications for a Tenure-TrackAssistant Professor in Health Education, beginning August 2024.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expectedto teach a variety of community health education-level courses in communityhealth education potentially including the areas of Management of Health Promotion Programs; Advanced CommunityHealth Education Research; Community Health Education Program Planning,Development & Evaluation; Measurement & Evaluation in Health Promotion;and Epidemiology; advisemaster’s-level graduate students specializing in community health education; andmeet the needs for service in the department, college, university, andcommunity. The candidate is expected tomaintain an active research agenda.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Community Health Education, Public Health, or closely related field from an accredited institution by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching college or university-level courses in health education/public health programs or related field.
  • Experience teaching undergraduate/graduate online/F2F courses specifically related to: Management of Health Promotion Programs; Advanced Community Health Education Research; Community Health Education Program Planning, Development & Evaluation; Measurement & Evaluation in Health Promotion; and Epidemiology.
  • Experience with administrative, program coordination, and leadership skills (i.e. Field Experience, Master’s Thesis, etc.).
  • Active involvement in field (i.e. prior related employment, professional organization membership, etc.).
  • Experience in ability to conduct, publish, and present original research in related areas of health education/public health or related field (e.g. peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations).
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Complete application packet must include:1)Signed letter of application, including statement of qualifications in relation to the Required and Preferred qualifications;2)Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae;3)Course evaluations;4)Personal statement including philosophy, and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable;5)Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three to five professional references; and,6)Transcripts of ALL collegiate coursework (readable, UNOFFICIAL copies will be accepted for the application only).Applications should be submitted at: http://www.unm.edu/jobs/Please refer to Job Requisition #27035. For best consideration, complete application packets should be received 30 days from the date of posting and as identified. CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW WILL NOT TAKE PLACE UNTIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 11/6/2023. This position will remain open until filled.

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