Assistant Professor of Public Health
Western Connecticut State University
School of Professional Studies
Health Promotion and Exercise Science
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track
Academic Year 2025 - 2026
Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Public Health in the department of Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences (HPX.)
WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
The School of Professional Studies www.wcsu.edu/sps/ is comprised of six (6) departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice & Law Administration, Nursing, and Social Work. Undergraduatedegrees are offered in each of these professional fields, as well as Master’s degrees in Education, Counseling and Applied Behavioral Analysis, Homeland Security, Nursing and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The HPX department currently offers three (3) B.S. degree level programs in Health and Wellness Management, Public Health (with concentrations in Allied Health, Community Health, Fitness and Wellness, and Holistic and Integrative Health), Health Education (PK-12), as well as offering courses to fulfill the University’s Health and Wellness general education competency. HPX is also the home of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies. For more information, please visit the HPX department’s webpage: www.wcsu.edu/hpx/ and the University at www.wcsu.edu/.
Position Summary: Primary responsibilities will include teaching major requirement courses in the Public Health program (including, but not limited to: Introduction to Health and Wellness, Introduction to Public Health, Epidemiology of Disease, Introduction to Human Nutrition, and other courses as assigned with the Public Health core curriculum). Other responsibilities include advising students; serving on department, school, and university committees; participating in the HPX department’s on-going Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process; and engaging in professional and creative activities.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position should provide evidence of the following qualifications:
- A master’s degree in public health (MPH), health promotion, or related field is required. A terminal degree (PhD, EdD or equivalent) is preferred.
- Experience in Public Health disciplines and in curriculum development and instructional technology is required.
- A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience at a four-year university/college, with a focus in the areas of public/community health, nutrition, and/or wellness, as well as departmental service is required.
- WestConn is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first generation and under-represented groups.
- Additional preference will be given to applicants with:
- Previous experience supervising undergraduate interns.
- Applicants demonstrating experience working collaboratively with fellow faculty and community partners.
- Applicants demonstrating experience with service or experiential learning.
A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.
WCSU’s small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Standard teaching load is 24-credits per academic year (12 credits) per semester.
Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $73,912 – $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates' experience. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; a statement outlining areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, and research interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu. In the Email Subject Line Reference Search #300-069. All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by Friday, February 7, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link. http://wcsu.edu/diversity/affirmative-action-data-questionnaire/. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at stokesk@wcsu.edu. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity.
