Position Overview

The Division of Health Behavior & Health Promotion in the College of Public Health at The Ohio State University invites applicants for a clinical/teaching track (non-tenure earning) Assistant Professor position. This is a 9-month appointment and the faculty member will be responsible annually for teaching 6 undergraduate and/or graduate courses, which vary between online and in-person. In addition, this individual will participate in advising MPH students, serve on College committees, provide mentorship to PhD students, teach sections of undergraduate courses, and assist with the development of new undergraduate/graduate courses.

Performance Objectives

• High quality, innovative contributions to the teaching mission of the College
• Commitment to mentorship of graduate students
• Engagement in high quality professional practice

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required:

• A doctoral degree in public health with a specialization in health behavior, health promotion, behavioral science, or a closely related degree with public health or practice experience, is required.
• Applicants should have a record of successful independent teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students using a learner-centered approach that incorporates active learning strategies and technology.
• There is no expectation for research and scholarship in this position.

Desired:

• Individuals with applied public health practice experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted immediately and will be considered until the search has concluded, but those received by October 1, 2024 will receive priority consideration. Our goal is to have the position filled by end of spring semester 2025 for a start date of August 15, 2025.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

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The College

The College of Public Health is Ohio’s first accredited college of public health. First established in 1995 as part of the College of Medicine, the University Board of Trustees created the College of Public Health in 2007. In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio State’s College of Public Health graduate program 24th of all Schools of Public Health. It is one of seven health  sciences colleges on the same campus, more than any other university in the U.S. The college includes five academic divisions, two centers of outreach and engagement, four graduate degree programs with several specializations, and an undergraduate degree with two specializations, and two undergraduate minors. Specializations within the college include biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health behavior and health promotion, health services management and policy, veterinary public health, biomedical informatics, and clinical and translational science, and population health management and leadership.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State University’s Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies.  Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.