Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor
Public Health Program
Department of Health Sciences
College of Health Professions
CHP-4027

Position:
The College of Health Professions invites applications for one 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty in the Department of Health Sciences in the public health major. Preferred begin date, August 2027. Faculty may teach at the undergraduate or graduate level based on expertise and the needs of the department. Salary is competitive and includes the State of Maryland benefits package. Rank will be determined based on qualifications at the time of appointment.

Qualifications:
Research doctoral degree in a health sciences or related discipline. Education and expertise to teach courses across the department; subject areas may include public health, epidemiology, health education and promotion, public health policy and/or related health sciences content. Evidence of a scholarship agenda focused in an area of specialty in public health or closely related area. ABD applicants will be considered, but appointment will be at the instructor rank, and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2027.

Responsibilities:
Faculty are assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units (three credit hours each) per academic year. Primary responsibilities include: 1) TEACHING – provide i) high quality instruction in a variety of public health courses to a diverse population of students, and ii) effective advising and mentorship to students as they matriculate through their program and prepare to enter the workforce; 2) SCHOLARSHIP – development, or continuation, of an independent, focused area of scholarship that includes refereed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students; and 3) SERVICE – active service participation at the Department, College, University, professional and community levels.

Department of Health Sciences:
The Public Health program is one of nine degree/certificate programs in the interprofessional, team-oriented Department of Health Sciences. The Public Health program has nine fulltime faculty and over 250 undergraduate majors. The Department offers a Master of Science degree in Health Science with concentrations in Administration or Community Health as well as a Health Leadership Graduate Certificate. The Health Sciences Department is highly diverse in faculty and student body; candidates must be sensitive and understanding of diverse backgrounds.

Towson University:
Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Application Process:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and their qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, (3) a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and (4) a statement describing the applicant’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file.

In addition, applicants should submit contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for at least three professional references. Letters of application and other correspondence should be addressed to Dr. Caroline Wood or Dr Laura Girling.

Salary and Benefits:
Targeted salary range: $80,000-$85,000-commensurate with experience.
Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check:
A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate, and the results may impact employment.

COVID-19 Statement:
The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.