Assistant Professor in Public Health - Social & Behavioral Science

This position is primarily engaged in teaching, research and service.
The candidate must hold, the doctorate (or recognized terminal degree) from an acceptable accredited institution in the field of specialization or closely related discipline at the time of hire.
Must have developing program of scholarly research, experience in teaching, or professional work of high caliber, and willingness to participates in University related service duties at least at the departmental level.

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Public Health is seeking a 9 month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor of Public Health in the CEPH accredited Master of Public Health and Public Health Undergraduate Programs to start Fall 2025. This position will report to Weimin Gao, Chair of the Department of Public Health. Position responsibilities include teaching in both the MPH and BSH programs to include graduate Health Communication and Theory of Health Behavior; teaching additional graduate and undergraduate courses in social and behavioral sciences or other specific content in the candidate’s area of expertise per program needs; conducting and publishing research in areas of expertise; seeking extramural funding; and performing university, community, and professional service. The teaching load is two courses each fall and spring, with the opportunity to teach one course in the summer.

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4, 2025.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role

About the Department:

The Brooks College of Health is committed to diversity and inclusivity, and is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the UNF academic community. 

For more information about the Department of Public Health visit: https://www.unf.edu/brooks/public-health/

Required Qualifications:

Doctorate in Public Health with an emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences or a Doctorate in a closely related field with a Master’s degree in Public Health; doctoral degree conferred no later than August 1, 2025; proven record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching; proven record of, or potential for, extramural funding and scholarly research leading to peer-reviewed publications; commitment to university, community, and professional service.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: Graduate degree(s) from CEPH accredited school or program of public health. 

Required Licensure: N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents and information:

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online application and submit the documents required by the application. Initial review of applications will begin on January 6th, 2025.

 

Department

Public Health, Chair

Compensation

$77,000.00 to Negotiable Annual

Equal Opportunity

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.