Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Working/Functional Title

Inst/Ast Prof Fixed Term

Position Summary

The Master of Public Health program seeks candidates for part-time Assistant Professor/ Instructor roles 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 on 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. We have approximately 200 MPH students in the program and over 800 alumni; supported by a team of approximately 20 full and part-time faculty.  

The program’s vision is to advance public health practice across the globe by providing cutting-edge, online curriculum to advance public health and the well-being of global and local communities. The MSU MPH program's mission is to increase the capacity of the public health workforce by providing practice-infused, online instruction that integrates current public health issues. 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 part-time, as needed basis and contracted as such. We seek candidates with academic and applied expertise in the following areas: 1) Rural Health, 2) Global Health, 3) Data Management/Informatics, 4) Intervention Design/Program Planning, 5) Public Health Methods & Research Design (e.g., program evaluation, mixed methods, community-based), and 6) Health Policy and Advocacy. In accordance with our mission, priority will be given to applicants with public health practice, leadership, and/or community partnership and those who have experience teaching graduate-level courses online.  

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

Minimum Requirements

Masters degree in public health or related fields from an accredited institution

For Assistant Professor rank - Doctorate required

For Instructor Rank - Masters required

Desired Qualifications

Doctorate- Public Health, Health Services Research  

Minimum of 2 years as the Lead Instructor at graduate level.  

Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams is essential 

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter (includes how this opportunity aligns with current and career aspirations).
• Resume/CV
• Contact information (address, e-mail and phone) for 3 references (applicants will be notified prior to contacting references). 

Review of Applications Begins On

12/03/2025

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

https://mph.msu.edu/

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.