Assistant Professor, Public Health and Wellness

Milton, MA, United States

Assistant Professor, Public Health and Wellness

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 25 undergraduate majors, over 70 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

The Undergraduate Program in Public Health & Wellness at Curry College is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor to begin in August, 2024.

The candidate is expected to teach a variety of courses including Personal Health, Senior Seminar in Public Health, Community Health and coursework with a focus on Social Justice in Public Health as well as foundational courses in Public Health.

We seek an engaging educator who can connect theory with practice in Public Health, who has a background and experience in working with undergraduate students in the areas of internship support, academic and career advising. Candidates with expertise in reproductive health, cultural health, cultural competency, and a strong understanding of the challenges of marginalized populations are encouraged to apply for this position.

Candidates should have a background and experience in working with undergraduate students in traditional face-to-face classroom settings, with a strong expertise in using a Learning Management System to support classroom pedagogy. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse student population and possess the ability to scaffold course content.

Candidates are expected to be an active contributor to the service of the department and to content areas in the department, depending on their area(s) of expertise. Demonstration of a professional and collegial work style which is conducive to an active and professional environment is expected.

Only candidates who have completed their doctoral degree in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Community Health, Epidemiology or related field by the start date will be considered for the position. A background and experience with collaboration in different communities for public health initiatives is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

The candidate should:

Have a background and experience in working with undergraduate students in traditional face-to-face classroom settings, with a strong expertise in using a Learning Management System to support classroom pedagogy. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a diverse student population and possess the ability to scaffold course content.

Candidates are expected to be an active contributor to the service of the department and to content areas in the department, depending on their area(s) of expertise. Demonstration of a professional and collegial work style which is conducive to an active and professional environment is expected.

Only candidates who have completed their doctoral degree in Public Health, Reproductive Health, Community Health, Epidemiology or related field by the start date will be considered for the position. A background and experience with collaboration in different communities for public health initiatives is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at , (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

a curriculum vitae;

cover letter;

a statement of your teaching philosophy;

a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service);

a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and

a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

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