Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health

Linfield College, a comprehensive college that combines a strong emphasis on the liberal arts with a commitment to professional and interdisciplinary programs, invites highly qualified applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health beginning fall, 2020. The position supports a new Public Health: Health Promotion curriculum that currently serves majors in Health, Human Performance, and Nursing. Duties include teaching public health courses on Linfield's McMinnville campus, along with other Health and Human Performance courses as determined by the Department Chair. The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to, and potential for, establishing a collaborative research program with undergraduate students and ability to develop and sustain formal partnerships with relevant health-related agencies. The position will serve as the point person for the Public Health: Health Promotion major and future Public Health program offerings. Responsibilities also include service to the department and the College.

Required qualifications include: 1) doctoral degree in Public Health or related field with demonstrated professional achievement; 2) evidence of successful college/university teaching in Public Health, Health Education, and work in the field; 3) experience working with undergraduate students inside and outside of the classroom; 4) evidence of successful community engagement including the ability to develop and sustain formal partnerships with relevant health-related agencies; and, 5) demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion. Highly qualified candidates will also be able to demonstrate: 1) evidence of practicing student-centered pedagogy; 2) successful research program or other scholarship; 3) previous public health/health education work experience; 4) hold current CHES, MCHES and/or CPH credentials; 5) academic advising experience; and, 5) ability to work collaboratively with constituents across campus.

To apply complete the online application process at http://linfieldfaculty.applicantpool.com/jobs and attach the following as ONE complete file: 1) cover letter, 2) resume or curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, including approach to diversity and inclusion in the classroom, and 4) the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. Evidence of teaching effectiveness and scholarly/professional achievement, and college/university transcripts will be required prior to on-campus interview. Review of applications begins immediately, and applications received by April 3, 2020 will receive full consideration.

We Value Diversity: Linfield College is actively engaged in promoting, advancing, and confirming our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and vibrant Linfield contributes to academic excellence and critical thinking. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought.  All candidates are encouraged to address how their professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will build on our diversity and inclusion efforts.

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