Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Ast Inst/Inst/Ast Prof - Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Michigan State University College of Human Medicine online Master of Public Heath degree program seeks candidates for 3 full-time instructor (Ast Instructor/Instructor/Ast Prof ranks) positions to support a growing academic public health program. The MPH online program was developed to address the public health workforce shortage via a fully online program that is highly applied, accessible, affordable and competency based. Developed through collaborative efforts among multiple units at Michigan State University, the MPH program is physically based in the College of Human Medicine, Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health in Flint, Michigan. The MPH degree program began in 2008 with 18 students and 9 courses. There are over 200 MPH students in the program, with over 700 alumni and about 20 faculty members.

The program’s vision is to eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity for diverse populations in local and global communities while attaining the highest level of health for all individuals and groups – especially our most vulnerable and at-risk. The MSU MPH program’s mission is to advance the public’s health through practice-infused instruction, research, and community partnerships that promote the attainment of health equity for all individuals, groups, and communities. We emphasize public health practice, leadership, and community partnership. We also aim to increase interest in public health careers and offer online introductory courses to public health, geared towards undergraduate students and non-public health professionals interested in careers in public health.

The aim of the current faculty hiring initiative is to augment our strong, energetic cohort of current public health faculty with additional faculty who are dedicated to academic excellence that improves the number of well-trained public health professionals around the globe. The faculty being sought will teach on a full-time basis and contracted as such. We seek candidates with academic expertise in the following areas: 1) Rural Health, 2) Data Management/Analytics/Informatics, 3) Public Health Research Methods & Program Design (e.g., program evaluation, mixed-methods, community-based), and 4) Health Policy. In accordance with our mission, priority will be given to applicants with public health practice, leadership, and/or community partnership expertise and those who have experience teaching graduate-level courses online.

Faculty are not required to physically be located in Flint, Michigan but will be required to be active participants in the academic life of the MPH Program and the Charles Stewart Mott Department of Public Health, including remote or in-person participation in: faculty meetings, student teaching, mentoring and advising, serving on academic committees, and/or engagement in research with colleagues. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Public Health, Health Services Research

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree for rank of Ast. Instructor
• Masters degree for rank of Instructor
• DrPH or PhD, Public Health, or related field from an accredited institution for rank of Ast Prof

Desired Qualifications

Experience as the Lead Instructor at graduate level.

Required Application Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Three professional references with contact information (phone and email)

Special Instructions

None

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

www.publichealth.msu.edu

Department Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.