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Pennsylvania State University Program Director University Park, Pennsylvania Apply NowJOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Pennsylvania State University is searching for an associate or full teaching professor to serve as Program Director for its new Bachelor of Science in Public Health program in the College of Health and Human Development. The faculty position, which is a 48-week appointment (non-tenure track), carries with it an expectation for excellence in teaching and academic and professional service, including administrative responsibilities. The new B.S. in Public Health program will be a college-level program integrated across HHD's eight academic units; the Program Director will report to HHD's Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Outreach. The mission of the undergraduate program will be to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to improve population health outcomes through careers in public health, and related fields, and/or to pursue professional or graduate education. Students in this program will develop their understanding and ability to identify and address biological, behavioral, social, environmental and structural determinants of public health to impact health inequities and promote health as a human right.Requirements:A Doctorate in Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology, Health Education, Environmental Health, Health Policy, or related field at the time of appointment.Demonstrated experience in program development, leadership positions, administrative oversight, and multidisciplinary collaborations.Demonstrated experience and commitment to teaching, including experience teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, and applying creative teaching methods to promote active learning.We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to teaching and service that addresses health disparities, antiracism, and equity related to population and community health.As Program Director, the successful candidate will:Lead the overall operation of the B.S. in Public Health program including curriculum development, course scheduling, oversight of teaching and learning, and student and alumni outcomes and relations.Lead program assessment and accreditation, including serving as liaison with the Council on Education in Public Health.Support all aspects of student services including fieldwork and other engaged learning opportunities for students with the College's student and career engagement staff, student recruitment with the College's Recruiting Director, and student advising, engagement, retention, and success in collaboration with the College's Center for Student Advising and Engagement and Office of Undergraduate Education.As a faculty member, the successful candidate will:Teach in the B.S. in Public Health program and potentially in additional academic units in HHD, based on the interest and expertise.Engage in academic and professional service, consistent with the University's expectations for service to the University, public, and profession that recognizes and incorporates the public health needs of diverse populations.The distribution of program development, administration, and teaching is expected to shift over time as the Public Health program is built.College Environment:The College of Health and Human Development strongly encourages applicants who would enrich the diversity of our academic community to apply. Candidates for this faculty position will be expected to actively contribute toward initiatives that support the College's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Special Instructions Summary Candidates should submit: (1) a detailed letter of interest that outlines how their educational and professional experiences prepare them for this position; (2) Curriculum vitae (CV); (3) Statement of teaching philosophy; (4) Antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) statement. The ADEI statement should provide evidence of a commitment to and experience engaging with multicultural, underrepresented, underserved, and diverse communities. The ADEI statement should reflect your experience in advancing ADEI goals in teaching, research, and service in public health.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. We aim to have the Program Director begin their position by January 2024. Please note that three letters of recommendation will be required of all finalists. We encourage individuals from underrepresented, underserved, and diverse communities to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr