Overview
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) seeks a tenure track faculty for an academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, who will teach courses within the Department of Public Health at both the graduate (Masters in Public Health – MPH) and undergraduate levels.
THE POSITION: One tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level is available for individuals with a strong background in Public Health and/or related health determinant fields. Applicants should have demonstrated excellence in teaching public health coursework in one or more key areas (e.g., Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Community Health/Health Education, Environmental Health, Health Policy), and potential for excellence in one or more research areas relating to Community-Engaged Research, Health Disparities/Health Equity, Health Data, Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Chronic and Infectious Diseases, Prevention Interventions, Health Policy, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, and/or Evaluation or similar areas of research related to health promotion or global health. Individuals are encouraged to describe all areas for which they have demonstrated expertise. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: An earned doctorate (e.g., PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD) in Public Health or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have completed the doctorate at time of appointment (August 2027). The candidate should have a demonstrated record of success in teaching and research commensurate with the qualifications for Assistant Professor at CSUSM. Experience in teaching, research or other creative activities, and the ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with colleagues on an ethnically and culturally diverse campus is required. Candidate must have experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate college level students and practical experience in preparing manuscripts and grant proposals.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
§ Cover letter that addresses the above qualifications, including statements of teaching expertise and research interests
§ Curriculum vitae
§ Up to two (2) samples of written work (e.g., representative publications)
§ Up to two (2) samples of teaching artifacts (e.g., syllabi, assignments, rubrics)
§ Course Evaluations from students for previously taught courses
§ Contact information for 3 references. Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date
A review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026; and continue until the position is filled.
The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.
CSUSM is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and has been named one of the top 32 Colleges most-friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education.
California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly committed to equity and diversity and seeks a broad spectrum of applicants in terms of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability and veteran status.
About California State University San Marcos - Public Health
California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) seeks a tenure track faculty for an academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, who will teach courses within the Department of Public Health at both the graduate (Masters in Public Health - MPH) and undergraduate levels. CSUSM has become one of the fastest growing campuses in the CSU system. When completed (projected for 2030), the CSUSM campus will accommodate 25,000 full-time students on a 304-acre campus. Providing access to a high quality education and preparing the leaders of tomorrow remain at the core of what we do. CSUSM embraces and symbolizes twenty-first century learning. We offer hands-on and collaborative learning experiences, cutting edge technology, and academic programs relevant to the rapidly changing global environment.
