The Department of Health Administration and Public Health (HAPH) is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track faculty member for a 12-month assistant professor position beginning in July 2021, pending final budget approval. The Department of HAPH currently offers four degree programs: (1) Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and (2) Master of Health Administration (3) Bachelor of Science in Public Health (4) Bachelor of Arts in Public Health and one Public Health minor program. The HAPH Department also looks forward to not only increasing current course offerings, but expanding its outreach globally.
Primary Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with the HAPH Department Chair and faculty members.
Maintain active scholarship and pursue externally-funded research in areas of interest.
Teach the equivalent of 24 credits per year: online, blended, and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate courses.
Advise and mentor students in majors and minor.
Mentor high quality student research.
Contribute through university, school, departmental, and professional service activities.
Qualifications:
Earned doctoral degree in public health for related field. Qualified candidates with additional administrative experience in CEPH accreditation and student-faculty research are urged to apply.
Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly publications and funded research.
Knowledge and experience in teaching both traditional and on-line undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the following content areas:
Biostatistics
Research Methods
Epidemiology
Public Health
Must have flexibility to participate in overseas travel and teaching in the Duquesne-China Health Institute (DCHI).
Preferred Attributes:
Teaching, scholarship, and funded research in any of the following areas: public health, health promotion, global health, disparities in health care, needs assessment and program planning and evaluation.
Candidates should forward a letter of interest, addressing how the applicant meets the qualifications described in the job ad, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with full contact information via Interfolio. Questions may be directed to Dr. Faina Linkov at linkovf@duq.edu. Applications received by February 1, 2021 will receive first consideration.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applications for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments.
A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity.
Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle.
We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser...vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.
