Assistant or Associate Professor Health Policy and Community Health

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Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

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Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Within this setting, the mission of the JPHCOPH is to improve health, eliminate health disparities and health inequities of rural communities and underserved populations globally through excellence in teaching, public health workforce development, research, scholarship, professional service, and community engagement. The JPHCOPH offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in public health and related disciplines. The Department of Health Policy and Community Health supports undergraduate and graduate education across the College, including programs and concentrations in Community Health, Health Policy and Management, Public Health Informatics, Applied Public Health, and Public Health Leadership. Faculty in HPCH contribute to teaching across degree programs and are expected to maintain active programs of scholarship, pursue extramural funding, mentor students, and engage in professional and community service. The successful candidate will strengthen the department's instructional and research capacity and contribute to its strategic growth in research, graduate education, and externally funded scholarship.

Reporting to the Health Policy and Community Health Department Chair, the Assistant/Associate Professor will contribute to the department's teaching, research, and professional service activities. The successful candidate is expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in public health; mentor students and serve on doctoral dissertation committees; establish and maintain an active research program; publish in peer-reviewed journals; pursue and secure extramural research funding; participate in professional organizations and scholarly activities; and provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute instructional and scholarly expertise in one or more areas relevant to the department, including Community Health, Health Policy and Health Systems, Health Services Research, Public Health Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Applications in Public Health, Digital Health, Population Health Analytics, Rural and Underserved Population Health, Health Equity, Implementation Science, or related areas. The position is a 10-month, tenure-track appointment.

• Earned doctorate (DrPH, PhD, ScD, or equivalent research doctorate) in Public Health or a closely related field by August 1, 2027, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in community health and health policy

• Demonstrated scholarly productivity and a record of, or potential for, securing competitive external research funding, commensurate with the rank sought.

• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and mentor students.

• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, a minimum of five years of full-time college or university teaching experience at the Assistant Professor level, along with a strong record of research and service, including peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.

• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Community Health; Health Policy and Health Systems; Health Services Research; Public Health Informatics; Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Applications in Public Health; Digital Health; Population Health Analytics; Rural and Underserved Population Health; Health Equity; or Implementation Science.

• Experience or demonstrated potential in interdisciplinary research and collaboration with academic, governmental, healthcare, or community partners.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including online or hybrid instruction.

• Experience mentoring graduate students and serving on doctoral dissertation committees.

• For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, an established record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated success in securing competitive external research funding, graduate student mentoring, and leadership in research or academic activities, commensurate with the rank.

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins November 13, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.

Robert Bohler, PhD, MPH, Search Chair,

Search Email: jphcophsearches@georgiasaouthern.edu

Telephone: 912-478-1259

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All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

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More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/public-health. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

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