Overview
Purpose of Position
The Department of Population Health has an opening for a Faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Assistant Professor will work in close collaboration with the Public Health Program Director, Assistant Director, and other faculty and staff members to advance the Public Health Program. The Assistant Professor fills an essential position in the Public Health Program, supporting and providing excellence in graduate public health education.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching and Advising:
Serve as primary instructor for the MPH Core Course- PH 531: Biostatistics-this course introduces the selection, use and interpretation of basic statistical tests and concepts that may be used in addressing, analyzing, and solving problems in public health and health care research.
Develop new coursework in Population Health Research & Analytics based on areas of expertise and program needs.
Mentor students and serve as an advisor.
Research:
Collaborate with public health faculty on developing externally funded projects based on professional public health expertise.
Work with graduate students and serve as an advisor.
Service:
Service includes contribution to the institution/school/department (e.g., committees), to the profession (e.g., professional organizations), and to the community (e.g., boards, etc.).
Required Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to teach, inspire and mentor students.
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students.
Ability and willingness to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues.
Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery.
Minimum Requirements
Terminal degree (e.g., Ph. D.) in a public health discipline, medicine, clinical science, epidemiology or related field.
Demonstrated track record of teaching public health courses or demonstrated potential to successfully teach Master of Public Health (MPH) courses.
Demonstrated track record of research grant acquisition and management or demonstrates potential to successfully apply for funding.
Experience and proficiency in distance technologies for communications (webinars, online modules, televideo, etc.)
Successful completion of a Standard Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the graduate level.
Expertise in UND MPH specializations, including Biostatistics, interpretation of basic statistical tests and concepts that may be used in addressing, analyzing and solving problems in public health and health care.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience working with tribal, rural, diverse, or other underserved populations.
To Apply
https://careers.und.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-public-health-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states
Review of applications will begin 03/12/2024. The position is open until filled. Application must include the following materials:
Complete online application.
Letter of interest.
Current Curriculum Vita/Resume.
Contact information for three references.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.
About University of North Dakota
The UND Public Health Program offers the M.P.H. degree with specializations in:
Health Management & Policy via asynchronous online, synchronous online or on-campus formats.
Indigenous Health via asynchronous online or synchronous online formats.
Population Health Research & Analytics via a hybrid asynchronous/synchronous online or on-campus formats.
The Public Health Program also offers dual degree options:
Accelerated B.S./M.P.H. allowing students to complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in public health from anywhere in the world in just five years.
J.D./M.P.H degree that allows you to specialize in a master's program while getting a jump start on law school. You complete both degrees in four years rather than five years — a savings in time and money.
Graduate Certificate Programs
The M.P.H. program also offers a 12 -13 credit graduate certificate in three areas of emphasis: Indigenous Health, Population Health Research & Analytics and General Public Health. The certificate is designed for people who desire formal training in an aspect of public health, without the M.P.H. degree. All credits from a certificate program can be transferred into the M.P.H. program.
