Assistant Teaching Professor - Public Health

Assistant Teaching Professor - Public Health

Job Title

Assistant Teaching Professor - Public Health

Department

Sociology and Gerontology Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-26

Job Description Summary

Department of Sociology and Gerontology invites applications for an
Assistant Teaching Professor in Public Health with expertise in
health care administration, health policy, health services
administration, health care management, or a closely related area.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Public Health
courses, serve as Program Coordinator for the major, advise
students, and contribute service to the department, program, and
university.

Job Description

The Department of Sociology and Gerontology seeks a full-time
Assistant Teaching Professor to support the continued development
of its Public Health major. The position will begin in August
2027.

The successful candidate will advise students and teach
undergraduate courses in Public Health. Teaching responsibilities
may include Health Care Organization and Administration, capstone
supervision, and courses related to workforce preparation. The
successful candidate will also serve as Program Coordinator for the
Public Health major. In this role, the candidate will coordinate
program development, contribute to assessment, lead exploration of
accreditation processes, and strengthen applied and career-oriented
curricular pathways for Public Health students.

The position is housed in an interdisciplinary department that
includes programs in Sociology, Gerontology, Organizational
Leadership, and Public Health. The Department is closely affiliated
with the Scripps Gerontology Center, an Ohio Center of Excellence
with a strong record of applied research in aging services.
Established in 1809, Miami University ranks among the top national
public universities for undergraduate teaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Doctoral degree in public health with expertise in health
care administration, health policy, health services administration,
or health care management; by date of appointment; or Doctoral
degree in a closely related discipline with an MPH, MHA, MHSA, or
related degree from a CEPH- or CAHME-accredited program by date of
appointment. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence
in undergraduate teaching.

Consideration may be given to candidates with doctoral-level
training from a CEPH-accredited school or program of public health;
professional experience in health policy and administration; or
experience with undergraduate teaching and advising, curriculum
development, program coordination, and accreditation-related
activities.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and
teaching statement. References will be requested through Workday
later in the search process from selected candidates.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Sara McLaughlin at
mclaugsj@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin
10/26/2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or
older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, military status, national origin (ancestry),
pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster
parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its
application and admission processes, educational programs and
activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests
for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and
safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to
read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
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which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics,
and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to
prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and
alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This
report also contains information on programs and policies designed
to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this
website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students.
Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety
Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department
at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters
webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law
information.

To apply, visit https://miamioh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/miamioh-faculty/job/Upham-Hall/Assistant-Teaching-Professor---Public-Health_JR104938.

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