Position Number | 998631 |
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Functional Title | Academic Professional Assistant Professor |
Position Type | Non-Tenure Stream |
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University Information | UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. |
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 18,000 students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. UNC Greensboro (classified a Minority Serving Institution and designated Title III eligible institution) and the School of Health and Human Sciences are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive population of students, faculty, and staff and are proud of our alumni serving in advocacy, service, teaching, and research positions. The Department of Public Health Education offers the 8th nationally ranked PhD in community health education, a CEPH-accredited MPH professional degree, and a BS in public health education with concentrations in community health education (campus-based) and health studies (online). We also offer two post-baccalaureate certificates: (1) health and wellness coaching and (2) workplace wellness. Our faculty is a community of outstanding teachers and scholars with active research programs and projects in adolescent and young adult health, athlete health and wellness, health coaching, immigrant and refugee health, physical activity and cardiovascular health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco and substance use prevention, violence prevention, women's health, and worksite health promotion. Greensboro is a thriving city of approximately 280,000 people. In addition to UNCG, the city is home to a number of colleges and universities including North Carolina A&T State University and Bennett, Greensboro, and Guilford Colleges. Greensboro was the birthplace of student sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters, which began at the Woolworth store downtown and later spread to other locations around the nation. The city is located in an area of great natural beauty, cultural arts, and mild temperatures. North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are an easy two-hour drive and the beaches of North and South Carolina are within a three-hour drive. |
Position Summary | The Department of Public Health Education at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) invites applications for a full-time, professional-track (non-tenure) faculty member at the Assistant/ Associate Professor rank. The Department recognizes the critical role of quality teaching and Professional Track faculty members are fully integrated in the department, receive full benefits with an annual contract eligible for subsequent renewal on a yearly basis, and can be considered for promotion from Assistant Professor through the rank of Full Professor. We are seeking a collaborative and motivated colleague to join our team to teach primarily at the undergraduate level, representing our largest student body and a growing population of focus for the university, serve as a primary advisor for our undergraduate programs, and provide service to the department (e.g., serve on the Undergraduate Program Committee). The base teaching load in the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is 4 courses per semester, with opportunities for reduced teaching load for additional service or administrative duties. Additional consideration will be given to candidates who can teach in an online environment (synchronous/asynchronous) and at the graduate level. |
Minimum Qualifications | The successful candidate must have:
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Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications Additional consideration will be given to candidates who also have one or more of the following:
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Tenure Status | Not on Track |
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Recruitment Range | Salary commensurate with training and experience |
Org #-Department | Public Health Education - 13006 |
Job Open Date | 04/29/2024 |
For Best Consideration Date | 05/20/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
FTE | 1.000 |
Type of Appointment | Time Limited |
Time Limited Duration | Annual contract eligible for subsequent renewal on a yearly basis. |
Number of Months per Year | 9 |
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