Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health / Health Promotion

Assistant or Associate Professor of Public Health / Health
Promotion

Classification: Academic Year Faculty

Priority Screening Date: January 19, 2027

Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

Appointment Date: Fall 2027

Employment
with the California State University System

ABOUT CSUMB

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university
in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and
graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement,
CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university
system, California State
University, which educates nearly 460,000 students every
year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU
Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic
Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students'
lives with a focus on student success and engagement through
experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on
multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB's sustainability goal
is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university's Strategic Plan
prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing
in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators.
Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful
Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur
to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research
include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and
Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities,
including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent
benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on
East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With
proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities
for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the
nearby Pacific Ocean.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Health, Human
Services, and Public Policy (HHSPP), housed in the College of Health Sciences and Human
Services, is dedicated to educating an adaptable workforce of
public health, social work, and public service professionals
working in government agencies and nonprofit organizations to serve
California's diverse communities. Our graduates are proven leaders
who promote equitable access to health and social services,
advocate for policies that support working people, develop programs
that improve community health and well-being, and strengthen the
voices of individuals, families, and communities working to reduce
poverty and improve living standards for all.

Through a student-centered pedagogy, community engagement, and
applied, practice-based scholarship that improves professional
practice, HHSPP prepares students to expand their knowledge and
skills through intensive internships with community-based
organizations and public agencies. Guided by a commitment to
equity, social justice, and ethical practice, our programs empower
students to become effective agents of social change.

HHSPP currently offers undergraduate Bachelor of Science degrees in
Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) and Public Health
(BPH). The CHHS program is a unique transdisciplinary program that
integrates transferable competencies across public health, social
work, and public administration/nonprofit management into a core
curriculum that connects academic theory with real-world practice,
helping students develop holistic, collaborative approaches to
complex social issues that defy traditional, siloed
disciplines.

The BPH program integrates CHHS core courses with more intensive
and advanced public health courses that provide students with
in-depth knowledge in areas of interest, including community health
education/promotion, health care systems/policy, among
others.

HHSPP also offers five minor degree programs - including Community
Health Education, Environmental Health Policy, International Health
Policy, Nonprofit Management, and Social Work. To promote an
engaged faculty and student community, HHSPP courses across all
programs are offered primarily through face-to-face classroom
experiences, with some hybrid and online course delivery formats to
support diverse student learning.

In addition to the current program, the department is planning a
number of exciting new undergraduate degrees (BS in Public Safety)
and certifications (i.e., civil service, wellness coach, etc.). The
department is also working on new master's degrees in public health
(MPH) and public administration (MPA).

HHSPP sponsors the Institute for Community Collaborative Studies
(ICCS), which advances the University's Founding Vision by
strengthening health and human services practice among regional
public agencies and nonprofits through grants and contracts.
Faculty and staff collaborate with community partners on applied
research, program and policy evaluation, technical assistance,
training, and consultation. ICCS also employs CHHS student research
assistants, providing valuable professional and graduate-school
preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Department of HHSPP invites applications for a full-time,
9-month, tenure-track assistant or associate professor beginning in
Fall 2027. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty,
staff, students, and community partners to advance the university's,
college's, and department's teaching, research, and service
mission.

We seek a faculty member with expertise in public health, health
promotion, or a related field; a demonstrated commitment to
excellent teaching; and the ability to contribute to new program
development. We welcome candidates whose interests complement the
department's work in areas such as health education, health policy
and management, program evaluation, epidemiology, environmental
health, data analytics, and health equity.

Candidates should demonstrate a meaningful record of scholarship
and an interest in mentoring students and faculty. The successful
candidate will also contribute to collaborative research, technical
assistance, and other forms of engagement with regional public and
nonprofit organizations.

Candidates appointed to the associate professor level will have the
opportunity to take on leadership roles in the department. These
responsibilities may include rotating service such as a program
director or department chair.

We seek an outstanding teacher, mentor, and researcher who is
committed to community-engaged program development,
interdisciplinary and interprofessional education, community-based
research, and serving a diverse student population. The successful
candidate will contribute to shared governance and departmental
initiatives, with opportunities to serve in leadership roles.

General Faculty Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses; advising and mentoring students; contributing to the
development and assessment of interdisciplinary curricula and
programs; participating in department, college, university, and
community service; and engaging in collaborative research through
ICCS and other partnerships. Faculty are expected to build
relationships with public, nonprofit, and health-sector
organizations; pursue external funding; provide technical
assistance and evaluation services; and disseminate findings
through scholarly and professional publications.

The successful candidate will teach courses in areas aligned with
their expertise across the CHHS and BPH programs, with
opportunities to contribute to the anticipated MPH program
beginning in Fall 2028. Courses may include interdisciplinary
foundations, research methods, health education and promotion,
health systems and policy, program planning and evaluation,
epidemiology, grant writing, capstone, and internship seminars.
Candidates must be prepared to teach in person and, as needed,
online.

Academic Leadership Responsibilities

Candidates appointed at the associate professor level will have the
opportunity to participate in academic leadership responsibilities
appropriate to their experience. These responsibilities may include
rotating service as program director or department chair;
overseeing academic programs and budgets; supporting accreditation,
assessment, recruitment, retention, and student success; mentoring
junior faculty; fostering faculty and staff development; guiding
program growth; strengthening community and workforce partnerships;
expanding internships and applied research; pursuing external
funding; and representing the department within the College,
University, and broader community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university; degree focus in

public health or a closely related field, including but not limited
to community health education and promotion, public administration
and policy analysis, mental health and wellness practice, program
planning and evaluation, or political economy of health and
wellbeing.

• Demonstrated a strong record of teaching at both the

undergraduate and/or graduate levels in public health, health
education/promotion, program planning and evaluation, applied
research methods, and other related courses.

• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students from diverse

backgrounds and identities, including varied age, socioeconomic,
ethnic, cultural, and academic backgrounds.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with academic

and professional colleagues from diverse backgrounds, including
varied age, socioeconomic, ethnic, cultural, and academic
backgrounds.

• Demonstrate a record of scholarly productivity and a line of

research inquiry.

• Experience developing curriculum, revising courses, assessment

efforts, or supporting program growth in our interdisciplinary
fields of study: public administration, nonprofit management,
public health, public safety, and social work.

• Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills with

a demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with
faculty, lecturers, staff, students, and community partners,
including facilitating collaborative decision-making
processes.

• A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice,

and experience with historically excluded and/or low-income
communities and helping students develop their understanding and
ability to identify social and structural determinants of health,
address health inequities, and promote health care and an equitable
standard of living as a human right.

• Candidates appointed to the Associate Level will need to

demonstrate a proven record of excellence in teaching and research
commensurate with a mid-career Associate Professor appointment,
including securing extramural research funding and a robust
portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and translational
professional research reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (Spanish-English)
• Professional and/or leadership experience in the public health

or nonprofit healthcare sectors

• Preferred secondary areas of expertise include: evaluation

research, quantitative and/or qualitative methods, community-based
participatory research, the intersection between public health and
social services, or health and social policy analysis

• Evidence of grant writing for academic, research, and/or

service projects; evidence of excellence in collaboratively
developed applied research projects and co-authoring manuscripts
for publication and/or professional reports and presentations.

• Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional and

interdisciplinary educational approaches and outcomes-based
learning models

• Experience in developing and assessing courses, curriculum, and

academic, certificate, and/or professional training programs,
including creating and/or adapting educational technologies,
including emerging AI applications.

• Previous experience with the accreditation process, including

self-study preparation, competency-based curriculum mapping,
assessment planning, evidence data collection and analysis, annual
reporting, and/or continuous quality improvement.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful
completion of a background check (including a criminal records
check).

The person holding this position will have a duty to report to the
Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination,
harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating
violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU
Executive Order EO 1095, EO 1096, and EO 1097 as a condition of
employment.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a
condition of employment.

The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined
in the Department of Education's Family Educational Rights and
Privacy and California's Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding
sensitive student issues.

Working in the State of California is a condition of
employment.

COMPENSATION:

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7,750 to $9,416* mo ($93,000 to
$113,000 annual)

CSU Salary Schedule

*CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of
what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on
factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities
of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate,
departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU
systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

BENEFITS:

CSUMB offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding
health, dental & vision plans; a fee waiver education program;
and membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CalPERS). For more information, visit:
Employee Benefits Summary. The University Corporation at
Monterey Bay also provides access to affordable housing near main
campus. The allocation of housing is subject to several factors,
including availability, eligibility criteria, and specific program
guidelines. For more information, visit: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

For full consideration, applicants must complete the required
online application and submit required documents by the priority
screening date listed on the Careers at
CSUMB website. Application submissions received after this date
will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials
submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be
returned.

Along with the online application, please submit:

1) Curriculum vitae

2) Statement describing your approach to teaching

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants
with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Human Resources
at (831) 582-3389 or humanresources@csumb.edu.

Education
Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to
disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision
or final judicial decision determining that they have committed
sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Cal State Monterey Bay is currently not sponsoring H-1B
employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 fee established
by the "Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the
fee.

CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the
United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state
and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation,
including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and
the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State
University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is
available at: https://csumb.edu/security-report/

Please view the California State University Notice of
Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact
Information for Title IX at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Resources and contact information for the CSU Monterey Bay Title IX
can be found at: Title IX |
California State University Monterey Bay

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff remain
our highest priority. While on campus, students, faculty, staff,
and the community will be expected to follow all campus safety
mandates.

CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity employer seeking to recruit and
support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value
and celebrate diversity in all its forms and strive to foster an
inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group
relations and builds cohesion. We consider qualified applicants for
employment for their anticipated contributions and without regard
to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information,
medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or
disability.

To apply, visit https://careers.csumb.edu/en-us/job/563541

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