Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
On-siteCanyon, Texas, United States
Canyon, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Plan, develop, and deliver undergraduate and graduate Health Science courses using evidence-based instructional practices in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments. Evaluate student learning outcomes, maintain academic records, and provide advising and mentoring to foster student engagement and retention. Lead program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives while collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen healthcare education pathways.
Required Qualifications
- Masters or Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, EdD, DNP, or related) in Health Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness in undergraduate and/or graduate health science courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats)
- Evidence of expertise in one or more relevant areas such as population health, rural health, healthcare systems, epidemiology, health promotion, or health policy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse student populations
- Commitment to student success, mentorship, and experiential learning (internships, clinicals, or applied practice experiences)
- Ability to contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills to support program growth and community engagement
- Eligibility for appointment consistent with university and system policies
- Letter of interest or cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
- Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
- Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Three professional references
- Males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term
Desired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, EdD, DNP, or related) in Health Sciences
- Experience teaching in a rural-serving or regional university environment with a demonstrated record of scholarship, research, or creative activity appropriate to rank (publications, presentations, grant activity)
- Experience with accreditation processes (e.g., program review, outcomes assessment, compliance reporting)
- Established relationships or experience working with healthcare systems, public health agencies, or community organizations
- Experience securing or participating in grant-funded projects or workforce development initiatives
- Interdisciplinary collaboration experience across health-related programs
- Experience with student advising, retention initiatives, and career placement support
- Professional certification or licensure relevant to the discipline (e.g., CHES, MHA, RN, APRN, etc.), if applicable
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