Hiring Department
Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor
Department of Public Health
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri – Columbia
Job Description
The College of Health Sciences – Department of Public Health at the University of Missouri (MU) – Columbia invites applications for a 12-month non-tenure track, Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor position.
About the Department/Program
The Department of Public Health in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri offers a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) program. The MPH program has two emphasis areas: Health Promotion and Policy, and Veterinary Public Health. The BPH is offered in person, while the MPH is offered in-person and online. The Department is home to the Center for Health Policy and Missouri Cancer Registry. Faculty conduct research in a variety of areas including mental health, vector biology, sleep health, cancer surveillance, community engagement, and more. Our department proudly upholds the highest standards of education by maintaining Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation since 2010 — a testament to our dedication to excellence and accountability.
Position Overview
An NTT-Teaching faculty member's primary responsibility is teaching. This includes demonstrating excellence in teaching and mentoring, fostering student success, and developing innovative, evidence-based curricular approaches that prepare students for today's workforce. NTT-Teaching faculty serve as role models for students and contribute to the continuous improvement of educational programs. Over time, they are expected to establish a regional and national reputation in teaching innovation, curriculum development, and/or the scholarship of teaching and learning.
NTT-Teaching faculty are also expected to engage in meaningful service that advances the profession, supports the mission and operations of the department, school, and university, and contributes to the broader community.
The candidate for this position is also being considered for an administrative appointment, as described below.
Key Responsibilities
Following campus, college and departmental policies, generally 12 month NTT-Teaching faculty teach 8 courses per year (80% time) with service (20% time) to the department, college, campus, and profession. Assigned courses may be undergraduate or graduate, in person or online. Faculty are expected to advise students as assigned. Faculty are expected to stay up to date and in compliance with teaching credentials and policies, and implement best practices in their courses.
The candidate is also being considered for the Director of Curriculum position, which is an important departmental administrative title with responsibilities that include serving as the Director of Graduate Studies (overseeing the graduate programs), Director of Undergraduate Studies (overseeing the undergraduate programs), and ensuring curriculum- and student-related accreditation standards are maintained at all times.
Qualifications
The minimum qualifications for this position:
- PhD or equivalent degree (e.g., EdD, DrPH) in public health or related field (e.g. psychology, sociology, educational psychology).
Candidates will be evaluated based on experience teaching in academia, technical writing for academic audiences, and experience with program evaluation, including:
- Experience teaching in both graduate and undergraduate courses
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative methods and evaluation
- Experience writing technical reports
- Experience leading initiatives
- Supervisory experience
Application Materials
Please submit your application online through the University of Missouri website at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 60229). Your application should include:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Contact information for 3 references. They will not be contacted until a finalist(s) is identified and consents.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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