commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:

The Department of Health Sciences at Worcester State University invites applications for full-time tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor (rank commensurate with experience), specializing in Public Health with particular attention to Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), program development, and evaluation. Expertise in any of the following areas preferred: Mental Health, Fitness/Wellness, and/or Nutrition.

Service to the campus, community, and profession is expected, in addition to demonstrated teaching excellence and continuing scholarship.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate or PhD in Public Health or related field required by time of appointment.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• pension and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• 10 vacation days accrued per year
• 15 sick days accrued per year
• 5 personal days per year
• paid holidays
• Free on-campus gym access.
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin fall semester 2027.

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers , and submitting the following documents:

• CV
• Letter of Interest
• Contact information for three (3) letters professional references.

Proof of degree(s) is required. Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required.

commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:

The Department of Health Sciences at Worcester State University invites applications for full-time tenure track appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor (rank commensurate with experience), specializing in Public Health with particular attention to Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR), program development, and evaluation. Expertise in any of the following areas preferred: Mental Health, Fitness/Wellness, and/or Nutrition.

Service to the campus, community, and profession is expected, in addition to demonstrated teaching excellence and continuing scholarship.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate or PhD in Public Health or related field required by time of appointment.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• pension and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• 10 vacation days accrued per year
• 15 sick days accrued per year
• 5 personal days per year
• paid holidays
• Free on-campus gym access.
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin fall semester 2027.

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers , and submitting the following documents:

• CV
• Letter of Interest
• Contact information for three (3) letters professional references.

Proof of degree(s) is required. Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required.