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Central Washington University Assistant Professor of Public Health in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Public Health to join our Health Science team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on education and experience, from $65,000 - $72,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: CWU Benefits, Perks & Discounts Overview The Role: This position in the Department of Health Science is expected to teach existing undergraduate and graduate public health courses in their area of expertise using a variety of modalities, with an emphasis on on-campus instruction. Faculty are expected to advise students, contribute to the department/program, engage in scholarship appropriate to their field, and provide service to the University, the community, and their profession. Faculty will integrate CWU's commitment to diversity and create a learning environment that is welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all students. Minimum Qualifications Please address in your cover letter: Terminal degree in Public Health (PhD or DrPH) or a closely related degree in the field of public health including but not limited to: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Administration, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Occupational and Environmental Health, or Health Promotion (ABD candidates may be considered; however, the terminal degree must be completed within one year of start date.) Preferred Qualifications Possess superior teaching abilities as evidenced by student, peer, or supervisor teaching evaluations Capacity to teach a wide range of courses at all levels and modalities, with an emphasis on on-campus teaching (examples; writing in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, global health, environmental health, cross-cultural health practices, health policy, public health ethics, etc.) Potential to meet or exceed department/college/university tenure requirements Evidence of embracing the social determinants of health as integral to health equity and social justice. Teaching, research, service or other experience that will contribute to CWU's commitment to the engagement and inclusion of culturally diverse students. Research activities that serve minorities or underse