Assistant/Associate Professor Health Policy and Community Health

Job ID: 289741

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs.

Department Information

Within this setting, the mission of the JPHCOPH is to improve health and to eliminate health disparities and health inequities of rural communities and underserved populations globally through excellence in teaching, public health workforce development, research, scholarship, professional service, and community engagement. The JPHCOPH offers the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Health Administration (MHA), and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degrees, as well as a Certificate in Public Health (online).

Job Summary

Reporting to the Health Policy and Community Health Department Chair, the Assistant/Associate Professor is required to complement current teaching, research, and professional services activities in the college. The professional characteristics ideal for this position include the ability to articulate a clear approach to using knowledge and skills to integrate principles of community health, health policies, and practices of public health. The potential for securing external funds is also a priority.

In addition, the successful candidate is expected to teach and develop graduate and undergraduate courses in public health; serve on dissertation committees in the college; provide service to the community; mentor students; serve on department, college, and university committees; engage in scholarship/creative activity leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals; and be actively involved in professional associations and outreach activities. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

Earned a doctorate degree (DrPH, PhD, ScD) in Public Health or a closely related area by August 1, 2026, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in community health and health policy. Proven record of or demonstrated potential for securing extramural research funding. Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives. Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development. Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

To be considered for an Associate Professor position, applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level, along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience in topics relevant to one or more of the college's established research focus areas. Demonstrated research and publication experience in public health, and a track record of securing extramural grant funding for the Associate Professor positions. Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, relying on multiple platforms of delivery, including online and face-to-face instruction.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES: Consistently exhibit engaging customer service. Ability to support various constituencies served by the University. Proven proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for the specific position.

KNOWLEDGE: Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support the University's mission for student success.

SKILLS: Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational, and human relations skills.

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins October 16, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Tilicia Mayo-Gamble, Search Chair, Search Email: jphcophsearches@georgiasouthern.edu, Telephone: 912-478-2674.