Adjunct Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences

Position overview

Salary range : A reasonable estimate for this position is $130,000-$140,608.

This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation plan

Application Window

Open date : October 8, 2024

Next review date : Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for a part-time (80-95%) faculty position in the Adjunct series with expertise in public health teaching.

Faculty in this series are expected to engage in research or other creative work, participate in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level, demonstrate professional competence and activity, and provide University and public service.

This position will have an emphasis on teaching responsibilities.

This recruitment is conducted at the assistant / associate rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant / associate rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

The position will be located within the Department of Public Health Sciences, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in education program administration, accreditation, teaching, and curriculum development.

Among other responsibilities, the faculty member hired for this position will :

• Develop and teach courses in public health for undergraduate, MPH, or PhD students.
• Develop coursework and teach in the Public Health Graduate Certificate program.
• Participate in service activities, including committee appointments and public or community service.
• Work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse environment.
• Recruit and communicate with community-based stakeholders and partners.
• Coordinate with staff to organize 2 or more MPH Symposia each year
• Advise undergraduate or graduate professional students
• Participate in curriculum design, review, and evaluation processes.
• Participate in local, state, regional, and national professional activities.

The mission of the Department of Public Health Sciences is to improve the health of people through population-based approaches by developing and evaluating educational programs, conducting epidemiologic research, engaging in public service and developing policy and other translational outcomes.

The Department covers a broad area of public health domains with a focus on health promotion and disease and injury prevention, occupational and environmental health, cancer, health care policy, aging, ethical issues, reproductive, women's, children's, rural, minority, immigrant and global health.

The Department hosts several degree programs, including the MPH, the MS in Informatics, an undergraduate minor in Public Health Sciences, and a PhD in Public Health Sciences.

Department : https : / / health.ucdavis.edu / phs /

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

required at time of application)

The candidate must have experience developing and conducting public health research.

Applicants must possess an MPH degree from a CEPH-accredited institution in any public health specialty (e.g., general public health, epidemiology, health services, health promotion, etc.).

A minimum of five years' experience in public health practice, such as in a local or state health department or a non-profit organization, is required.

The criterion for appointment is evidence of teaching excellence, expertise in public health practice and evidence of public health research.

The candidate must also have experience with teaching in a university (in person and online), academic administration and interacting with the local public health workforce on behalf of the university.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion documented in the application file will be used to evaluate applicants.

Visit https : / / academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu / faculty-equity-and-inclusion for guidelines about writing a statement and why one is requested.

Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the first choice candidate.

Download, complete, sign and upload the form :

https : / / aadocs.ucdavis.edu / your-resources / forms-and-checklists / forms / authorization-release-form.pdf

Reference requirements

3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ucdavis.edu / JPF06774

Help contact : [email protected]

About UC Davis

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus (http : / / breathefree.ucdavis.edu / ).

We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : http : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

More information is available at : http : / / www.uscis.gov / e-verify

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available to academics, staff, and students.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our student population.

Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can best be fully realized by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values, which are included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision , our strategic plan : "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement , and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400 : Policy on University of California Diversity Statement .

UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution .

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan.

There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis Health, and Campus Safety.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings .

UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.

Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Davis, California