Visiting Assistant Professor of Public Health

St. Mary's University, a private Marianist and Catholic university, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, nine-month contract, renewable faculty position in public health to begin August 2025. This is a two-year appointment in the Department of Sociology, which houses the University's new BS degree in Public Health. We are seeking a public health or community health professional with direct practice or professional experience and teaching/professional development expertise at the university undergraduate level or equivalent professional setting. We are looking for an individual with the ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment and who has the desire and expertise to teach at the undergraduate level. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional to join a growing University as we re-imagine and grow our public health programs and Sociology Department.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses in Public Health per semester and prepare students for professional employment. Courses may include introductory and upper-level public health courses such as introduction to public health, health systems, epidemiology, environmental health, and health project management. Depending on demand and faculty expertise, the appointment also may include Sociology teaching assignments.
• Attend and participate collaboratively in program, department, college, and university meetings.
• Advise public health students, including professional and career preparation.
• Contribute to the University's Marianist and Catholic educational mission. (https://marianistuniversities.org/).
• Serve as liaison with professional public health contacts and entities.
• Service to the college, university, and profession.
• Opportunity to develop or continue a scholarly agenda.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (minimum) or PhD in public health, community health, applied health or other healthcare related discipline. ABD candidates with an expected completion date within one year of appointment will be considered.
• Successful university/college undergraduate teaching experience preferred but not required. Teaching experience through professional development offerings and training will be considered.
• Ability to teach via various instructional delivery methods including experiential learning, in-person, and virtual/online including the use of a learning management system preferred but not required.

About the Department

The Department of Sociology serves 25 - 30 undergraduate majors and minors. The Public Health program includes a 12-credit online asynchronous certificate and a new B.S. in Public Health. The department is active in research and opportunities for collaboration and professional development are abundant. The Public Health Program host the annual Regional San Antonio Public Health Case Competition and the Interprofessional Education Experience (IPE-X). Both events are open to the community and include undergraduate and graduate students and health professionals. Faculty are invested in positively impacting students' lives through strong mentorship, exemplary teaching and commitment to community and industry engagement.

About the University

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3,500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

About San Antonio

San Antonio, the 7th largest city in the nation and the 2nd largest city in the state, is located in south-central Texas and is one of the top ten fastest-growing cities in the country with the San Antonio-Austin corridor described as the "New Major Metropolis" by major news media. With around 1.5 million residents, it has experienced extensive growth in population, economic development and workforce development. San Antonio is home to The Alamo and the famous River Walk lined with cafes and shops. Th city is also home to the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Texas, the San Antonio Missions including Mission Valero, Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada.

To apply:

For more information, visit the university website at www.stmarytx.edu or contact Dr. Janet Armitage, Chair of the Department of Sociology and Director for Public Health programs, at jarmitage1@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3846. Applicants should electronically submit the employment application available at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Along with the employment application, please also submit the following items via ApplicantPro: 1) a letter of application detailing interest in the position and a description of teaching and professional development experience and goals, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) copies of graduate transcripts, 4) teaching statement; three reference letters.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until January 24, 2025. Salary is commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a strong benefits package. Any offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.