Associate/Full Professor and Program Coordinator of Public Health

Job Title

Associate/Full Professor and Program Coordinator of Public Health

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

College Of Nursing and Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Nursing and Health Science (CONHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) invites application for a 9-month, tenure on arrival position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and Program Coordinator for the new Bachelor's and Master’s degree program in Public Health pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Rank will be determined upon qualifications. This individual will begin Spring 2025 or Fall 2025 and assist in building capacity in the new program in public health.

The successful faculty candidate will be expected to lead the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health and Master of Public Health (MPH) degree programs and establish an innovative and collaborative academic program. This full-time position will have primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and management of the both the B.S. and MPH programs, consistent with professional accreditation guidelines and in accordance with expectations set by Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges.

This is a faculty position requiring administrative, teaching, research, and service responsibilities. Candidates should be able to teach varied undergraduate- and graduate- level courses in public health. The typical teaching load is a 3/3 (i.e., three 3-credit courses per semester) with reassigned time as appropriate for the role of program coordinator. Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum is expected. TAMU-CC CONHS tenure/tenure-track faculty are expected to secure research funding, publish research in peer-reviewed journals, present at local and national/international conferences, and contribute to the college, university, and community through service.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D., Dr.P.H. or Sc.D. or equivalent in Public Health, Population Health, Health Promotion, Health Education, Community Health, Epidemiology, Health Program Evaluation, Environmental/Occupational Health, or Health Policy.

• Administrative experience and proven leadership in developing new academic programs.

• Demonstrated capacity to teach core public health courses in biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy, environmental/occupational health, and social and behavioral sciences.

• Evidence of scholarly activity commensurate with tenure/tenure-track requirements of the college and university. For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a sustained record of research and extramural funding as indicated by recent publications and presentations at regional and national/international levels.

• To be considered for the Associate rank, at least five (5) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of assistant professor is required.

• To be considered for the Full Professor rank, at least ten (10) years of full-time university faculty experience including at least four (4) years in the rank of associate professor is required.

Preferred Qualifications: