Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor - Health Education and Promotion

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 13, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor - Health Education and Promotion
Position Number	929942
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH Health Education and Promotion
Department Homepage	https://hhp.ecu.edu/hep/
Advertising Department	HLTH/HUMAN PERF,COLLEGE OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor
Working Title	Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Organizational Unit Overview	ECU is an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. The University offers 87 bachelor's degree programs, 69 master's degree programs, 13 doctoral degree programs, and 89 departmental certificates. The University is comprised of 10 academic colleges/schools including a medical and dental school. The University is located in Greenville, N.C., a progressive city of approximately 90,000. It is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west. The College of Health and Human Performance is home to eight academic units (https://hhp.ecu.edu/academic_programs/). There are excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations within the College and across the University. The College employs three full-time instructional technology consultants, a research development director, and pre- and post-award grant specialists. The Department of Health Education and Promotion is comprised of 34 faculty members whose research and teaching interests span a variety of areas that center on improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, populations, and the environment. The Department offers four-degree programs, two minors, and three certificate programs which include a BS in Public Health with concentrations in Community Health, Worksite Health Promotion, and Pre-health Professions; MA in Health Education; BS and MS in Environmental Health; Environmental Health Minor; Public Health Minor; Environmental Health Foundations Certificate; Sexual and Reproductive Health Certificate; and Maternal and Child Health Certificate. The BS in Public Health has been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health ( CEPH) as a standalone baccalaureate public health program which serves approximately 750 student majors and intended majors. The MA in Health Education is offered online as a distance education degree. The Department is highly regarded in the University for its teaching and research excellence. More information can be found at the Department website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/hep/.
Job Duties	The Department of Health Education and Promotion at East Carolina University seeks candidates for a nine-month, tenure track position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor or Professor of Health Education and Promotion. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct independent research and seek external research funding. The candidate will teach courses within the BS in Public Health and the MA in Health Education in one or more of the following areas: health disparities, global health, community health, health behavior theory, health education interventions, worksite health, program planning, program evaluation, research methods, and epidemiology. Candidates are expected to provide professional service to the University, profession, and community; and perform other duties as assigned. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	PhD in Health Education, Health Promotion, or Public Health (or closely related field such as Health Behavior, Epidemiology, Health Policy, and Health Communication). Candidates with a doctorate degree conferred at the time of initial appointment will hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor or Full Professor upon initial appointment. Candidates who have completed all, but their dissertation ( ABD) will be initially appointed with the probationary term rank of Assistant Professor and must have the terminal degree conferred prior to their first reappointment. Qualifying degrees must be received from regionally accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	We seek individuals with an ability to engage in research and scholarly activities as evidenced by publication in refereed journals and a focused research plan with potential for external funding. We also seek applicants with teaching experience or demonstrated potential for success in teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, with proficiency in one or more of the aforementioned areas. Preference will be given to candidates who have: (a) an established record of research and scholarly activity, (b) previous health education/public health experience, previous teaching experience, (d) professional association involvement, and (e) a record of community engagement.
Special Instructions to Applicant	In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing position description, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, A list of three references with contact information. As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (HEP 929942) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. Salary is competitive and commensurate with achievement and experience. For further information, please contact: Dr. Michele Wallen, Chair of the Department of Health Education and Promotion: WALLENM@ecu.edu or (252) 737-4932, or Ryan Martin MARTINRY@ECU. EDU Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	11/15/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins	01/15/2025
Rank Level	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/82427
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.