Assistant Professor

The Department of Public Health and Health Administration ( PHHA) is committed to advance health by fostering innovative teaching and learning, generating evidence-based research, and engaging communities in meaningful ways. PHHA's mission is to prepare students and scholars to lead impactful public health initiatives, expand access to quality care, and contribute to healthier outcomes for populations. The Department consists of 30 full-time faculty serving approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students.

The Department of Public Health and Health Administration has extensive ties with local, regional, and global health departments, health care systems, and other community partners. In addition to our CEPH-accredited BSPH, MPH and PhD degree programs; we offer a BS in Health Systems Management, and a CAHME-accredited MHA program; and we collaborate with the School of Data Science in the delivery of an MS in Health Informatics and Analytics. The Department is a member of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health ( ASPPH) and the Association of University Programs in Health Administration ( AUPHA). The Department houses the Violence Prevention Center and the Charlotte Maternal & Child Health Workgroup, and has strengths in the areas of aging, HIV/sexual health, maternal and child health, mental health, violence prevention, physical activity, food and nutrition, and chronic disease. The Department is housed in the College of Health and Human Services, which also includes the Department of Applied Physiology, Health and Clinical Sciences; the School of Nursing; and the School of Social Work.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate's or the university's eligibility for federal funding.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://facultyhandbooks.charlotte.edu/full-time-faculty-handbook/

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or Health Services Research by August 2027. Applicants must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health and Health Administration. The position requires a strong scholarship record and history of external funding; demonstrated excellence in mentoring graduate students, in advising and teaching, and contribute professional service to the institution, community and discipline.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred candidates will have a Master in Public Health ( MPH) and/or public health practice experience. The extent to which the candidate can contribute to the mission and vision of the Department and establish research connections within the Department will be considered. Applicants with research experience in epidemiology, biostatistics, measurement and assessment, evaluation, and data analysis are particularly encouraged to apply. The extent to which the candidate can contribute to the College's emphasis in interprofessional education will be considered.

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Please submit your application at https://jobs.charlotte.edu, (referencing posting #004420) as only electronic submissions will be accepted. The applicant packet should include: (1) A cover letter describing how your professional qualifications relate to the position's responsibilities; (2) A concise statement of your research agenda; (3) A current and complete curriculum vitae; and (4) Names, titles, institutions and addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for (number required, e.g., 3) references.