Overview
The School of Public Health at Augusta University invites applications for an Open Rank Faculty Position in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences. The successful candidate will also serve as Program Director of an undergraduate academic program and will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and achievements, with tenure-track eligibility determined by the candidate’s academic background and record of scholarship. The Program Director will provide leadership and oversight for the program and contribute to the School’s mission through teaching, mentorship, service, program administration, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to promote academic excellence, student success, and continuous program improvement.
Educational Requirements – Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, EdD, or equivalent) in public health or a public health discipline.
Other Required Qualifications – Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills. Commitment to student success and academic excellence. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Required Experience – At least 2 years experience teaching undergraduate coursework in public health or a public health discipline.
Additional Preferred Qualifications – Experience developing community and public health partnerships. Administrative or supervisory experience in higher education. Record of scholarship, public health practice, or service appropriate to rank.
Preferred Educational Qualifications – Degree from a CEPH-accredited school or program of public health. Academic credentials consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
Preferred Experience – Experience directing or coordinating an undergraduate academic program. Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement. Knowledge of CEPH accreditation standards. Experience supporting student recruitment, retention, and career readiness.
About Augusta University School of Public Health
The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects. Annually, we attract more than $9.5M in extramural funding.
