"Open Rank Public Health Faculty Position"

Open Rank Public Health Faculty Position

Company: St. Bonaventure University

Job Location:

Category: Public and Environmental Health

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $68,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Job Number: 202200554

Department: DePerro School of Health Professions

Opening Date: 12/22/2025

Description

The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of either Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Public Health and Health Science. We seek qualified candidates with strong teaching and research experience in one or more of the following areas: i) Epidemiology; ii) Population Health; iii) Health Education and Community Health; iv) Implementation Science.

The successful candidate will join a growing and mission-driven academic community committed to preparing compassionate, skilled, and socially responsible health professionals. Faculty in the School of Health Professions work collaboratively across programs to advance student learning, research, and community engagement, with an emphasis on expanding access to health care in rural and underserved communities.

Examples of Duties

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Public Health and Health Sciences
• Maintain an active program of scholarship
• Engage in student advising and mentoring.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Participate in service at the department, school, university, community and professional levels.

Teaching Load:

The standard teaching workload is 12 credit hours per semester (or equivalent), with adjustments made for faculty who have assigned research, administrative, or externally funded responsibilities that provide release time. Preferred teaching areas include courses such as Research Methods and Epidemiology, as well as advanced public health topics aligned with the candidate's expertise and departmental needs.

Typical Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or related terminal degree coupled with experience) in Public Health from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Evidence of scholarly, extramural grants or professional accomplishments appropriate to rank.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral experiences
• Record of external grant funding and/or a sustained program of research appropriate to rank (required for Associate or Full Professor consideration).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum innovation.
• Experience or leadership in program administration, interprofessional education and collaborative practice (required for Associate or Full Professor consideration).
• Engagement in community-based public health initiatives, particularly those addressing health disparities.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in rural health practice, education, or research.
• CHES/MCHES/CPH or eligible.

About St. Bonaventure University, the DePerro School of Health Professions and the Department of Public Health & Health Sciences

St. Bonaventure University is a Catholic, Franciscan institution dedicated to academic excellence and the liberal arts tradition. We support intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth and value human dignity, inclusion and service. The University is strongly committed to teaching excellence and to the personal and professional development of

The Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions (DSHP) is home to emerging programs in Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. Rooted in Franciscan values of compassion, service, and community, the school emphasizes excellence in education, innovation in rural health delivery, and a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Department of Public Health and Health Sciences is an innovative and rapidly growing department within the University. The Department offers primarily in-person undergraduate programs and minors in Public Health and Health Sciences, and a graduate program in Public Health, which is currently being reimagined. We are committed to creating a supportive, rigorous and experiential academic experience with intentional connections between the classroom and applied learning.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents electronically:

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications, including evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests or scholarly agenda
• Teaching Philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references

Application packages will be reviewed beginning February 8 and will remain under consideration until the right candidate is selected. The appointment will begin in Fall 2026.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

Abundance of Time off

Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

Equal Opportunity

St. Bonaventure University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SBU is committed to creating a community that is diverse, equitable and celebrates multiple perspectives, while promoting acceptance, respect and empowerment. Our goal is to ensure an engaged campus environment where all community members feel supported and respected. Diversity covers a wide range of differences, including but not limited to race, religion, political beliefs, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national and regional origins, socioeconomic status, age, physical abilities, or cultural ideologies and practices. Inclusion involves recognizing diversity to build a stronger, respectful, involved, and more empowered community. Learn more about what we stand for at https://www.sbu.edu/life-at-sbu/what-we-stand-for.