Saint Mary's College of California
Assistant Professor of Health Science, full-time, tenure-track
Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga, California, us, 94575
Assistant Professor of Health Science, full-time, tenure-track
Location:
Moraga, CA Open Date:
Nov 25, 2024 Deadline:
Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description: Institutional Background Saint Mary's College of California is a private, Catholic, comprehensive and coeducational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates for human fulfillment consistent with its liberal arts, Catholic and Lasallian traditions. The de La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff who value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring Saint Mary's heritage to life. Located on a stunning 420-acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary's is known for its rigorous liberal arts education and its high-quality graduate programs, including business, education, counseling, leadership, and the arts. Saint Mary's has a diverse student body of approximately 4,000 students, and the College's practices and policies reflect a commitment to inclusive excellence and a community in which all are valued, respected and supported. Saint Mary's College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2025. Responsibilities include teaching the lectures for lower and upper-division courses, which could include: Public Health, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and/or courses specific to the background and training of the selected candidate. The candidate would teach primarily in the Health Science Program, which includes advising students, developing and assessing curriculum, organizing career and graduate school informational events for Health Science careers; advising the St. Luke's Club (pre-health student group); teaching a First Year Advising Cohort section for School of Science and pre-Health students; and collaborating with the Career Center and faculty from Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Psychology, and Kinesiology Exercise Science. Students in the Health Science Program are interested in post-baccalaureate studies in fields such as public health, nursing, physical therapy, medical assistance, occupational therapy, and pharmacology. General expectations of faculty include teaching 18-21 Carnegie Units per year, academic advising, service to the Department and College, continued professional development, and active scholarship. Faculty in the School of Science regularly work on research projects with undergraduates as independent research courses and as part of the School of Science Summer Research Program. Saint Mary's faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate intellectual growth and significant achievement appropriate to their field. All faculty also contribute to the mission in alignment with the Saint Mary's College strategic priorities and as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and interdisciplinary programming. All faculty serve the College and community in many ways, such as academic advising, student and community outreach, participation in departmental and College-wide committees, and the development and assessment of the College's Core Curriculum. Faculty are also encouraged to teach in the College's Core Curriculum, January Term, and Collegiate Seminar programs. Salary Range The salary range for this position is reflected in the Faculty Salary Scale. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a health sciences, public health, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral teaching or research or clinical and professional experience and dedication to undergraduate education and research. Teaching experience in Public Health, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Psychology, and/or Kinesiology Exercise Science. Saint Mary's has a vibrant heritage as a liberal arts, Catholic, and Lasallian institution. These traditions are manifest in the work of our outstanding faculty and staff, who value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction both in and outside the classroom. Many Saint Mary's students are first-generation-to-college, and the College has been designated a Minority and Hispanic-Serving Institution. We seek candidates who can engage and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups, and who are interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase inclusivity. To apply, visit
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Moraga, CA Open Date:
Nov 25, 2024 Deadline:
Jan 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description: Institutional Background Saint Mary's College of California is a private, Catholic, comprehensive and coeducational university that engages students in rigorous critical thinking, promotes social justice, and educates for human fulfillment consistent with its liberal arts, Catholic and Lasallian traditions. The de La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff who value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring Saint Mary's heritage to life. Located on a stunning 420-acre campus in the Moraga Hills outside of San Francisco, Saint Mary's is known for its rigorous liberal arts education and its high-quality graduate programs, including business, education, counseling, leadership, and the arts. Saint Mary's has a diverse student body of approximately 4,000 students, and the College's practices and policies reflect a commitment to inclusive excellence and a community in which all are valued, respected and supported. Saint Mary's College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2025. Responsibilities include teaching the lectures for lower and upper-division courses, which could include: Public Health, Nutrition, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and/or courses specific to the background and training of the selected candidate. The candidate would teach primarily in the Health Science Program, which includes advising students, developing and assessing curriculum, organizing career and graduate school informational events for Health Science careers; advising the St. Luke's Club (pre-health student group); teaching a First Year Advising Cohort section for School of Science and pre-Health students; and collaborating with the Career Center and faculty from Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Psychology, and Kinesiology Exercise Science. Students in the Health Science Program are interested in post-baccalaureate studies in fields such as public health, nursing, physical therapy, medical assistance, occupational therapy, and pharmacology. General expectations of faculty include teaching 18-21 Carnegie Units per year, academic advising, service to the Department and College, continued professional development, and active scholarship. Faculty in the School of Science regularly work on research projects with undergraduates as independent research courses and as part of the School of Science Summer Research Program. Saint Mary's faculty are expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and demonstrate intellectual growth and significant achievement appropriate to their field. All faculty also contribute to the mission in alignment with the Saint Mary's College strategic priorities and as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and interdisciplinary programming. All faculty serve the College and community in many ways, such as academic advising, student and community outreach, participation in departmental and College-wide committees, and the development and assessment of the College's Core Curriculum. Faculty are also encouraged to teach in the College's Core Curriculum, January Term, and Collegiate Seminar programs. Salary Range The salary range for this position is reflected in the Faculty Salary Scale. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a health sciences, public health, or related field. Preferred Qualifications Postdoctoral teaching or research or clinical and professional experience and dedication to undergraduate education and research. Teaching experience in Public Health, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Psychology, and/or Kinesiology Exercise Science. Saint Mary's has a vibrant heritage as a liberal arts, Catholic, and Lasallian institution. These traditions are manifest in the work of our outstanding faculty and staff, who value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction both in and outside the classroom. Many Saint Mary's students are first-generation-to-college, and the College has been designated a Minority and Hispanic-Serving Institution. We seek candidates who can engage and support students of color, women, and underrepresented groups, and who are interested in participating in initiatives that aim to increase inclusivity. To apply, visit
here
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