Assistant Professor Tenure-Track of Public Health

Job Title

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track of Public Health

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Department of Social Work and Public Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor Tenure-Track of Public Health in the Department of Social Work & Public Health. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

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Important Immigration Information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee. 

  

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate. 

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This is a 9-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton’s main ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

 

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operations of the institution.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
60% Teaching and Service:

• Utilize instructional technologies, including Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), for course delivery, assessment, and student engagement.

• Demonstrate effective online teaching practices, including course design, virtual engagement, and timely feedback.

• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities aligned with program structure:

  • Undergraduate (BSPH): Hybrid, Online, and some Face-to-Face formats

  • Graduate (MSPH or other graduate programs): Fully Online format

• Supervise capstone projects, internships, research projects, and graduate theses as appropriate.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, and seminars to undergraduate and/or graduate students in Public Health.

• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.

• Assess student performance, provide timel