Assistant Professor of Public Health

Faculty Employment Opportunity

POSITION

Assistant Professor of Public Health: The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health invites applications for an in-person tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Public Health. This is a teaching-centered faculty appointment with undergraduate instructional responsibilities. The successful candidate will contribute through effective teaching and student support while maintaining an active program of scholarship and service consistent with departmental and university expectations for retention, promotion, and tenure.

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate public health courses delivered face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats. Courses and subject areas may include, but are not limited to, Introduction to Public Health, Health Behavior, Public Health Research, Public Health Nutrition, Program Planning and Evaluation, Family Health, Gender and Health, and other courses consistent with the candidate’s areas of expertise.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active program of scholarly and/or applied research appropriate to the discipline of public health. Responsibilities may include disseminating scholarly work through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations; pursuing internal and external funding, as appropriate; involving students in research and scholarly activities; and developing collaborative relationships within the university and with community, healthcare, governmental, or public health organizations.

The successful candidate will also participate in academic advising and mentorship; curriculum development and assessment; departmental, college, and university governance; and professional and community service. The candidate will work collaboratively with faculty and staff and contribute to the continued development and advancement of the Public Health program.

This is an in-person position, and regular on-campus presence is an essential function of the appointment. The successful candidate is expected to engage actively in the academic community through teaching, in-person office hours, student advising and mentoring, research and scholarly collaboration, and participation in departmental, college, and university meetings and committees. These activities are integral to support student success, advancing scholarly and professional engagement, strengthening departmental effectiveness, and furthering the missions of the college and university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An earned doctorate in Public Health or a closely related health discipline. Candidates who are ABD may be considered.
• Academic preparation and professional expertise appropriate for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate public health courses in multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Demonstrated potential for developing, maintaining, and disseminating an active program of research, scholarship, or applied scholarly activity in public health or related area.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring and supporting student academic and professional development at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated preparation for effective online teaching, including accessible course design, meaningful instructor–student interaction, and assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated use or applied understanding of generative artificial intelligence (AI), including appropriate applications and limitations in higher education or public health, and experience applying AI, data analytics, or other emerging technologies to public health research, teaching, curriculum development, or professional practice.
• Experience developing and sustaining partnerships with community organizations, public health agencies, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, or other community stakeholders.
• Certified in Public Health (CPH), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES/MCHES), or other relevant professional certification.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to interdisciplinary research and teaching collaborations across the department, university, and/or with external partners.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE

A complete application must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching proficiency; a sample of research; professional curriculum vitae, including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

• Cover Letter addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Current curriculum Vitae
• List of three professional references (name, title, and email/contact information)
• Statement of teaching philosophy highlighting your teaching and experience working with a diverse student population, and how you support learning, interaction, accessibility and feedback in face-to-face, hybrid, and online teaching modalities
• Statement explaining research focus and goals
• List of the specific classes in our curriculum that you are qualified to teach

Optional: [OTHER MATERIALS].

To apply for this position, please click the "Apply Now" button on this page.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Arya Alami, Chair

Department of Kinesiology & Public Health

College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work

California State University, Stanislaus

One University Circle Turlock, CA

email: aalami@csustan.edu

Department Website: https://www.csustan.edu/kinesphp

Screening of completed application files will begin on October 26, 2026. The position will remain open until filled. This appointment begins August 19, 2027.

Please note that the CSU does not use automated decision systems or artificial intelligence tools in making hiring or selection decisions. All applicant evaluations and employment decisions are made by human reviewers, using structured candidate responses and job-related criteria to ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with FEHA.

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Anticipated hiring range is $7,000 - $7,250 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

CAMPUS & AREA

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion – one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty hold doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West’s No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Joint statement on shared governance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor’s notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

Stanislaus State is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Stanislaus State is able to consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions, please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@csustan.edu. We strongly recommend that faculty review their individual circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal counsel.

WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, crime report statistics are available at: http://www.csustan.edu/UPD/pages/CampusCrimeStatistics/index.html

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.