Assistant/Associate Professor of Public Health

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service.

We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time (10 month contract) Assistant or Associate Professor to continue to lead and direct our BA in Public Health , which includes two tracks for a major and also a minor in public health.

Primary responsibilities include keeping courses up to date within the program, teaching courses in the program, oversight of adjunct faculty, and responsibility for the overall curriculum.

Goshen College faculty serve on institution-wide committees, mentor and advise students, and participate in student recruitment for their respective program.

Candidates must be interested in working closely with a diverse range of students, fellow faculty members, and admissions as part of a small, vibrant campus and community.

The salary for this position ranges from $48,070 to $72,135 depending upon credentials and experience.

Position Duties :

• Provide independent oversight for the major including curricular design and alignment
• Prepare course syllabi for courses in the major and minor
• Teach assigned courses using community-engaged learning practices
• Keep program in alignment with CEPH standards with a future goal of accreditation
• Build Community Networks and serve as an ambassador for the role of public health Requires frequent and on-going interactions with community stakeholder in the field of public healthProvide internship and capstone experiences that are essential to current standards of practice
• Actively coach, mentor and guide students through advising, professional development, and role acquisition
• Carry vision for the future growth of the program and communicate in a clear and direct manner to all stakeholders Remain current in the field and understand community / public health landscapeEngage in opportunities for scholarly and community engagementPrepare the program for initial accreditation with the Council on Education for Public HealthPrepare needed reports on the program’s growth to both internal (Goshen College annual report) and external constituencies (grant reports, etc.

Participate in grant writing and administration and program documentationCommunicate clearly with students, outside agencies, and internal personnel

Provide leadership within the public health program through supervision of faculty and staff Recruit, onboard and mentor faculty and staffDemonstrate a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Position Qualifications :

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in public health required

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent aptitude and ability in teaching and / or applied practice
• Collaborative and creative approach to working relationships with colleagues, students, and community partners
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and ability to work effectively with others in a diverse, multicultural environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly self-driven and resourceful

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in health education, social behavior change, or health leadership
• Fluency in Spanish; other language abilities welcome
• Previous teaching in higher education
• Program administrative skills and experience
• Experience in community health work, teaching, published scholarship, or curricular leadership
• Earned doctorate in public health or public health discipline

Benefits

• Health insurance (employee premium 100% covered)
• Dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition discounts
• Free employee membership to Recreation / Fitness Center
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays and sick leave

See our website for additional .

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world.

The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education.

This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully.

The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit.

Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices.