Teaching Assistant Professor

Posting Information Department SPH - Acad Affairs - 460155 Posting Open Date 03/04/2024 Application Deadline 05/22/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0004987 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications/Experience Proposed Start Date 06/01/2024 Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities.
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit At the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, we know that health care leaders need a variety of skills and knowledge to be prepared for all of the new developments that lie ahead.
That is why Academic Affairs is committed to the pursuit of excellence in all of the School’s academic activities.
We ensure that public health courses meet the changing needs of local and global communities and high standards of integrity and rigor.
Our success is built upon the stature of our faculty.
That is, to be effective, the School needs a cadre of individuals, irrespective of gender, race or ethnicity, who are dedicated to creative and innovative approaches to education.
While the School is committed to attracting individuals who can achieve just that, Academic Affairs has been entrusted with facilitating their professional growth.
Position Summary The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is seeking applicants for a fixed-term teaching assistant professor position.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced faculty member to join our team of core instructors to teach multiple required foundational public health courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
These interdisciplinary and highly integrated core courses cover and assess foundational public health knowledge and competencies as required by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).
The ideal candidate will possess the experience necessary to teach courses related to health policy, US healthcare, and/or public health systems.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, EdD, ScD) in public health or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience * Three or more years of relevant teaching experience, including both undergraduate and graduate courses.
* Experience teaching courses related to health policy, US healthcare and/or public health systems required by the Council on Education in Public Health core competencies * Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement and excellence in teaching.
* Understanding of competency-based education and experience evaluating competency achievement.
* Demonstrated interest in the use of teaching methods that encourage active student engagement.
* Track record of effective collaboration as a member of organizations and teams.
* Experience supervising and mentoring teaching assistants.
* Experience employing strategies to ensure access to resources and promote student success in a public university setting where students are diverse with respect to social background, economic resources, racial and ethnic identities, religious affiliations, and gender and sexual identification and preference.
In addition, experience working in a setting where students may need learning accommodations related to physical abilities (e.
g.
, mobility, sensory) or neurodivergence.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.