CPH Preferred
Overview
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) of the American University of Beirut is seeking candidates for its Department of Health Promotion and Community Health (HPCH) with a PhD/DrPH degree in Health Promotion, Health Communication, Health Behavior and Education, or Social/Behavioral Sciences in public health. The position is open at the ranks of assistant or associate professor, depending on qualifications. Visiting positions at all levels may be considered.
The HPCH Department offers a concentration in Health Promotion and Community Health in the
Master of Public Health (MPH) program, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health
(CEPH). The Department launched its first CEPH-accredited Bachelor of Arts in Health Communication (BA HCOM) in the AY 2019-20. The Department also contributes to the teaching
of both undergraduate and graduate public health programs at FHS, and to the teaching of public
health in the Faculty of Medicine.
We are specifically interested in candidates who demonstrate methodological and interdisciplinary skills, have a track record of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, and whose research applies behavioral or social science perspectives in health promotion. Candidates should have the potential to address complex public health issues in Lebanon, the Middle-East and North Africa region, or similar settings. Competence in program evaluation or implementation science/research is highly desirable.
Successful candidates are expected to teach courses, such as social marketing, e-health, health communication theory, program evaluation and policy/advocacy at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The Department welcomes applicants who have expertise in health communication, program evaluation, and can contribute to research, teaching, and practice
aligned with the mission and vision of FHS and HPCH (www.aub.edu.lb/fhs).
This position comes with benefits, in accordance with university policy. Proficiency in Arabic is an added value. Interested candidates should submit their application including a curriculum vitae, personal statement outlining their research and teaching interests, a letter of intent that clarifies how their experiences fit with the position and the missions of FHS and the HPCH Department. This material with contact information for three referees should be sent by email to Dean Abla Sibai (am00@aub.edu.lb), copied to Ms. Farah Ammache (fa186@aub.edu.lb).
Further information about AUB can be found at: http://www.aub.edu.lb and about FHS and the Department at: http://aub.edu.lb/fhs
Review of applications will start on December 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is
filled. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Within the framework of Lebanese Law, the American University of Beirut is an equal opportunity
employer.
AUB campus is smoke-free.
