Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor - Public Health

Faculty - Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor - Public
Health

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: FT Faculty

Job Number: FY2706755

Closing: 12/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Location: Main Campus - Orem

Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University (UVU) invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of
Public Health. We are seeking enthusiastic, student-centered faculty who are passionate about teaching, mentoring students, and preparing the next generation of public health professionals.

As Utah's largest university, UVU places a strong emphasis on teaching excellence, experiential learning, and student success.
Our College of Health and Public Service is committed to connecting classroom learning with practical experience, community engagement, and career preparation.

The Department of Public Health offers a CEPH-accredited bachelor's program, including an online degree option that expands educational opportunities for students balancing academic, professional, and personal responsibilities. Our department continues to evolve in response to the changing public health profession, with an emphasis on developing practical skills, professional competencies, and meaningful learning experiences.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of public health education at UVU. Faculty have opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, collaborate with colleagues and community partners, mentor students, and pursue scholarly interests that complement their teaching and professional expertise.

We welcome candidates from a broad range of public health backgrounds. We are especially interested in individuals who bring strong undergraduate teaching experience, applied public health expertise, and a commitment to innovative and experiential learning. Experience in areas such as community health assessment, program planning and evaluation, epidemiology, and biostatistics is particularly valuable.

Beyond the classroom, UVU offers an exceptional location. Located in Orem, Utah, at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, UVU offers an outstanding setting for those who enjoy the outdoors. The surrounding area provides opportunities for hiking, biking, camping, and skiing, with Salt Lake City International Airport approximately an hour away and Utah's national parks within driving distance.

If you enjoy teaching, value meaningful connections with students, and want to contribute to a collaborative department that is continuing to grow and develop, we encourage you to apply.

Position Description

The Department of Public Health at Utah Valley University is seeking tenure-track faculty members to teach undergraduate public health courses and contribute to the department's teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities.

Successful candidates will teach courses aligned with their expertise and departmental needs. Teaching assignments may include
Community Health Assessment, Public Health Program Development,
Implementation and Evaluation, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and other undergraduate public health courses.

UVU is a teaching-focused institution, with a standard teaching responsibility of 12 credits per semester. Courses may be offered face-to-face, online, hybrid, or through other approved instructional formats. Evening or weekend assignments may be required based on departmental needs.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering engaging, effective undergraduate

public health courses using appropriate instructional methods.

• Incorporating experiential and applied learning opportunities

that connect public health concepts to professional practice.

• Designing and evaluating student learning activities aligned

with course objectives and program competencies.

• Participating in curriculum development, program assessment,

and CEPH accreditation activities.

• Engaging in scholarly activities, including applied research

and other scholarly work consistent with disciplinary expertise and departmental expectations.

• Mentoring and advising students in their academic and

professional development.

• Contributing to department, college, university, and

professional service activities.

• Maintaining a regular on-campus presence, holding office hours,

and collaborating with faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Ph.D. in

Public Health, Health Education, or a closely related academic
?eld. Applicants who are ABD may be considered but will not be hired without evidence of a completed degree per minimum qualifications.

• Minimum of six months post-secondary teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES)

preferred.

• At least three years of related teaching, training, and/or

industry experience including involvement in health, professional organizations, and other related associations.

• Evidence of scholarly research.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Teaching experience or expertise in at least three of the

following areas is desirable: public health programs and course content, current trends in public health, instructional strategies and techniques, curriculum development, and evaluation and assessment of instruction.

• Knowledge of subject matter and course content pertinent to

Public Health.

• Knowledge of online teaching environments, such as Canvas or

other course management systems.

Skills

• Interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Curriculum development skills.
• Soft skills in maintaining professional relationships with

students, colleagues, and the community.

• Proficient in executing scholarly activities and contributing

to service endeavors, with a teaching focus that complements the
Department of Public Health.

• Specific interest in teaching introductory courses, potentially

involving collaboration with Concurrent Enrollment instructors.

• Teaching pedagogy in a variety of delivery formats

Abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students,

agency administrators, and community practitioners from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative in solving

problems.

• Ability to work independently, ethically, and

professionally.

• Ability to plan measurable objectives, prepare instructional

materials, and follow an approved curriculum.

• Ability to assess student work and maintain and submit accurate

and current plans, reports, and records involving student accountability, attendance, and performance.

• Ability to use a classroom learning management system, such as

Canvas.

• Ability to assist academic advisors, the department

chairperson, and/or the program coordinators, faculty, department staff, and industry partners in maintaining effective programs.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5546085/faculty-tenure-track-assistant-professor-public-health

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