Job Description
Assistant Professor in Community and Behavioral Health Sciences Job ID: 279108
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 279108
Position # 40079110
The Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences at Augusta University School of Public Health is seeking an outstanding faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, interested in an academic teaching career. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, renewable based on performance and available funding. Teaching will be primarily in our online Master of Public Health and our PhD in Applied Health Sciences programs. A mutually agreed upon start date will be determined by the successful candidate and department chair. This position is not considered to be on tenure track.
Responsibilities Teaching - 95%
Teach up to seven courses per year within the MPH or PhD programs, advise graduate students through the AU Online platform. Participate in course development.
Service - 5%
Provide service to the School, department, and community through participation in faculty meetings, committees, professional organizations, and community engagement activities.
Required Qualifications Doctoral degree (DrPh or PhD) in a public health related discipline, including health behavior, sociology, psychology, preventive medicine, or epidemiology.
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member.
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
- Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
- Evidence of ability as a teacher;
- Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
- Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
- Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Shift/Salary/Benefits This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:
College/Department Information The mission of Augusta University's School of Public Health is to improve population health, promote individual well-being, and support all in achieving their maximum health potential through our commitment to education, research, service, and community engagement. We intend to accomplish our mission with the following strategies:
- Educate the next generation of public health professionals using evidence-based teaching best practices.
- Advance knowledge in public health through interdisciplinary research and scholarship.
- Establish and foster community partnerships that encourage the identification of priorities and implementation of programs designed to improve public health.
- Expand the public health workforce in rural and/or underserved communities.
AUSPH is home to seven graduate programs, including two PhD programs and five Master's degree programs. Our largest program is our Master of Public Health, with three available concentrations: health management, health informatics, and social and behavioral sciences. We offer four other Master of Science degrees: Biostatistics, Clinical and Translational Science, Data Science, and Epidemiology. We also offer PhDs in Biostatistics and Applied Health Sciences.
AUSPH faculty are housed in three different departments: Biostatistics, Data Science, and Epidemiology (BDSE), Community and Behavioral Health Sciences (CBHS), and Health Management, Economics and Policy (HMEP).
AUSPH is also home to the Institute of Public and Preventive Health, a multidisciplinary research institute focused on improving health, reducing disparities, and preventing illnesses and injuries in Georgia and beyond.
CBHS
The Department of Community and Behavioral Health Sciences is one of three departments in the newly formed School of Public Health. This highly interdisciplinary department includes faculty with backgrounds in Public Health, Psychology, Exercise Science, Family Medicine and Health Services Research. The faculty primarily teach in the MPH and Applied Health Sciences PhD programs. Their research covers the life course from infants to the elderly and is primarily conducted in community-based settings. Faculty within the department are highly collaborative with other faculty in the School of Public Health as well as with other colleges and research centers across the university.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .
Location Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at .
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
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