| Position Title: |
Assistant Professor of Public Health |
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| Location: |
Big Rapids (Main Campus) |
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| Department: |
32605 - Public Health
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| Advertised Salary: |
$73,000 - $85,000 plus comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, vacation, etc.) |
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| FLSA: |
Exempt |
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| Temporary/Continuing: |
Continuing |
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| Part-Time/Full-Time: |
Full-Time |
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| Union Group: |
Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA) |
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| Term of Position: |
9 Month |
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| At Will/Just Cause: |
Just Cause |
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| Summary of Position: |
9-month tenure-track faculty position which includes teaching and related responsibilities in the graduate and undergraduate public health programs. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, providing instruction, and preparing, administering and grading examinations; advising students on related academic matters; engaging in scholarly activities and professional development; and serving on departmental and faculty committees to promote curriculum development with the College of Health Professions. The anticipated start date of this position is August of 2023 at the earliest. |
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| Position Type: |
Faculty - Temporary & Continuing |
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| Required Education: |
Doctoral Degree in Public Health |
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| Required Work Experience: |
Minimum of 2 years work experience in Public Health |
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: |
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| Physical Demands: |
- Office Environment
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: |
Previous teaching experience in higher education to include curriculum development, simulation, and distance education; established record of scholarship, leadership and professional service. |
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| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: |
Providing classroom, online and off campus instruction as assigned.
Participating in curriculum development, program evaluation and accreditation compliance.
Active engagement in assessment of student learning and its related analysis and improvement process.
Serve as academic advisor for students in the assigned program.
Develop new public health courses.
Maintain active engagement in professional responsibilities that may also include continuing professional development, participation in university committees and traditional activities that have academic significance.
Maintain a consistent physical presence on the main campus for the purpose of engagement in the University community and the advancement of the program and college.
Maintain practice currency, service and scholarship responsibilities commensurate with academic rank, and the initiatives and expectations of the program and college.
Maintain weekly office hours on campus and/or at the regional site at times convenient for the students as assigned each semester.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation, and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment. |
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| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: |
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| Skills and Abilities: |
Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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| Required Documents: |
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript 1
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| Optional Documents: |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Doctorate degree.
Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. |
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Initial Application Review Date:
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March 20th, 2023 |
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| Open Until Position is Filled?: |
True |
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Posting Close Date:
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| EEO Statement: |
Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. |
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