EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 9-month position; Non-tenure track for Instructor OR Tenure track for Assistant Professor
PRIMARY DUTY: Northwest Missouri State University is seeking a highly motivated and innovative public health faculty member who will lead the development and launch of future Public Health degrees. Position responsibilities include coordination, teaching, and advisement for the BS in Public Health degree. University service and student support are also critical aspects of the position. Those with a terminal degree (doctorate) are eligible for tenure track assistant professor appointment within the School of Health Science and Wellness. Master's level candidates will be eligible for appointment to a non-tenure track instructor role.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teaching: Design and deliver courses in the newly developed undergraduate public health curriculum utilizing both online and on-ground modes of delivery within the School of Health Science and Wellness. Teaching responsibilities may also cross over into other health related courses and programs, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Academic year teaching load is 24-26 credit hours (4 fall/4 spring) classes. Additional summer courses and associated compensation may be available. Program Coordination: Provide curricular recommendations and oversight of the program and delivery of the undergraduate public health program. Service and Student Support: Assist with student recruitment, student advisement, student development and retention. Active participation in related professional and community organizations, service on departmental, college, and university committees. Creative and Scholarly Efforts: Establish significant contributions of creative and scholarly research, participate in the generation, and share knowledge through conference presentations, journal publications, and other appropriate outlets. – This is for the tenure track position only. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education:
Instructor: Master's degree in Public Health
Assistant Professor: A terminal degree in Public Health (doctorate) OR a terminal degree in a health related field with a Master's degree in Public Health.
Certification/License: Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain at least one of the following professional certifications: CPH, CHES, MCHES, CPHA, CERC, CPAPHS, OR CCHP
Experience: Candidates must possess the necessary skills and expertise to teach courses in the public health curriculum, with at least one year of prior teaching experience at the college level; Must be capable of coordinating the educational programs; Have an interest in Exercise in Medicine, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and/or an interest in the link between health/exercise/physical activity and public health.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical classroom and office conditions with weekly office hours required
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop. All classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, wireless internet access)
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete teaching, scholarship and service functions
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city's website at
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 8,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor's degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master's degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.
Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the "50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S."
For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit
SCHOOL: School of Health Science & Wellness
DIVISION: Division of Health Sciences
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2024 or until the position is filled
DATE AVAILABLE: Fall of 2024 (Start date is negotiable)
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit the application materials listed below for them to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at or email for more information.
APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application describing your teaching experience and your suitability for the position, current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, current teaching evaluations, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Dr. Rhonda Beemer, Search Committee Chair
School of Health Science & Wellness
Phone:
Email:
The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at or via email at .
