Assistant Professor of Health Sciences

dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work. The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City. For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications. Overview The Department of Health Sciences , in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) at Providence College (also referred to as “the College” or “PC”), seeks to fill two tenure-track assistant professor positions to begin in the Fall 2027 (i.e., August) semester. We are seeking applicants with teaching, research, and/or clinical practice experience in the health and/or human biological sciences. The successful candidate will have primary teaching responsibilities across the Health Sciences curriculum which serves undergraduate students in the health sciences, nursing, and related majors preparing for health-related careers. Sample areas of teaching may include human anatomy & physiology, microbiology for the health professions, nutrition science, exercise science, and/or upper-level elective courses in the applied health sciences depending on the candidate’s interests and expertise. Faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and contribute professional service in accordance with the College’s expectations for pre-tenured faculty. Applicants with an earned doctorate in health sciences, physiology, biology, or a closely related field are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an exciting and historic opportunity to join PC’s newly established School of Nursing and Health Sciences and shape an innovative, interdisciplinary curriculum for the next generation of students entering nursing and other health professions. The 153,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences houses the School of Nursing and Health Sciences’ existing and future undergraduate and graduate programs. This one-of-a-kind facility opened in January 2025 and features the latest classroom design and technologies and showcase expansive clinical simulation and research facilities, including a human performance laboratory and environmental chamber. The department features a purpose-built classroom for teaching microbiology for the health professions and courses on applied human biology. A student career education and advising center, along with conference and meeting space, is included as part of the inspiring resources intended for the next generation of healthcare providers, faculty, and staff. As the student body at Providence College grows increasingly diverse, we have a strong preference for candidates who demonstrate a deep commitment to and proven ability in supporting the success of students from historically marginalized economic, social, and cultural groups. Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at: https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae , teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Todd Olszewski, Health Sciences Department Chair, at tolszews@providence.edu . Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. A doctoral degree is required for this faculty appointment. The salary range for this position is between $80,000-86,000. Duties and Responsibilities This tenure-track faculty position will report to the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences. Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate level and will include the development, implementation and assessment of curriculum, student advising, service to the college. Education and Experience Candidates with an earned doctorate with teaching and research experience in health sciences, applied human physiology or biology, or a closely related field are strongly encouraged to apply. Supplemental Information Applicants should apply online at the College’s career site at: https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement/philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation. For additional information, please contact Dr. Todd Olszewski, Health Sciences Department Chair, at tolszews@providence.edu . Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. A doctoral degree is required for this faculty appointment.