Assistant Professor, School of Public and Community Health Sciences- UM
University of MontanaAbout the role
Description
The University of Montana, School of Public and Community Health Sciences (SPCHS), invites applications for a tenure- track Assistant Professor to begin summer 2025.
The ideal candidate will be well prepared to develop an independently-funded research program. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to health informatics, biostatistics, implementation science, and health policy. In addition to maintaining a successful research program, there is also an expectation to teach classes within our undergraduate, masters, and/or PhD-level programs.
About the University of Montana
UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 10,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.
The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
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Position Details
Tenurable Faculty: School of Public and Community Health Sciences
Title: Assistant Professor
Schedule: Full time, academic year position (10 months)
Salary: commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.
Qualifications
- An earned doctorate degree in public health, or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of extramurally-funded research and publication history
- Focused research plan with high potential for sustained, external funding
- Evidence of effective teaching in the area of expertise
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake collaborative research
- Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Application Instructions
Priority Application Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
- Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy a
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