Overview
The Department of Kinesiology at Rice University in Houston, TX invites applications for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Health Sciences, to start as early as the 2025 fall semester. We seek candidates who can teach undergraduate courses in the Health Sciences (public health) curriculum, including health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and/or health policy. Academic specialization in epidemiology, environmental health, or health policy is highly desirable. Service duties include student mentoring and advising, as well as participation in department, school, and university committees.
A doctorate degree in public health or a related field is required (conferred by July 2025), as is a strong track record of teaching at the undergraduate level. Rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor will be determined by candidate qualifications and experience.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track, 9-month academic calendar position. The initial contract is for two years with the possibility of extension and promotion. There are opportunities to teach summer courses for additional compensation, as well as opportunities to develop innovative teaching methods and pursue independent research or collaborations in and out of the university.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/166687. Candidates are encouraged to apply by July 1, 2025, although we will begin review of applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
