Assistant/Associate/Professor, Addiction Studies & Behavioral Health

Governors State University (GovState) is a minority-serving institution and emerging Hispanic-serving institution in the Chicago Southland region seeking to hire 1 full-time, tenure track position. The rank for the full-time position will be Assistant or Associate Professor.  Employment will start for the Fall 2025.semester. 

The position will be located with the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health, College of Health and Human Services . The program currently offers a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community Health and Master of Health Sciences in Addiction Studies.  We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Community Health Systems and Theories

• Behavioral Health Interventions and Treatment

• Public Health Policy and Administration

• Health Promotion Evaluation and Implementation

• Social Determinants of Health

• Disability and Rehabilitation Science

• Research Methods and Skills

The successful candidate will be expected to (a) have outstanding teaching skills to teach and update undergraduate courses, (b) have experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations, (c) assist with the development of academic program and assessment, and (d) participate in appropriate professional development including serving on committees, maintaining a strong record of scholarship, and cultivating good connections with industry partners. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may be considered for the Assistant Professor position).

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in behavioral health, community/public health, rehabilitation, or related field.

• Documented record of an ability to make intellectual contributions through scholarly publications/presentations.

• Knowledge and ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate/graduate courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Online/Hybrid Teaching Experience
• Student Mentorship and Advising
• Applied or Clinical Experience
• Evidence of Community Engagement and Service

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Résumé
• Official Transcripts
• Writing Sample from Professional Publication
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of Three Professional References with Current Contact Information
• Other supplemental materials (optional)

Review of application will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by May 15, 2025.