Assistant Professor - (FAC000331)

Department Name: D0092 Social Sciences 

 

Description

The University of Houston-Downtown invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health and Behavioral Science beginning in August 2018. This position is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

 

Health and Behavioral Science is a rapidly growing interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program with concentrations in patient/healthcare navigation and gerontology.

 

Candidates would be responsible for contributing to the program curriculum, establishing a robust program of research involving students, as well as contributing more broadly to the university’s mission.

 

Qualifications

• A doctorate in public health or a health-related field (community health, health promotion, human services, etc.) from an accredited institution is required at the time of employment.
• Candidates must be prepared to teach introductory courses in health systems, payment systems, healthcare case management, healthcare ethics, and/or health policy. 
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service, and have an established area of research related to health and behavioral sciences.

 

For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex3_uhdf/jobdetail.ftl?job=FAC000331&tz=GMT-05%3A00

 

The University of Houston-Downtown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.