Ranked Professor – Public Health

October 11, 2024

St. Catherine University


Posting Details
Position Information

Position Title Ranked Professor – Public Health
Division Academic Affairs
Department/Office Public Health

Position Summary Information

Advertisement The Public Health department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor position on a nine month, tenure track contract. This position is scheduled to begin in the Fall term of 2023.
The Public Health program was created to be aligned with the vision and mission of the institution, emphasizing global perspectives, diversity, and social justice. The program’s vision is a world where underserved communities, locally and abroad have achieved health equity. St. Catherine’s public health bachelor degree programs were the first undergraduate programs in Minnesota to receive accreditation from The Council on Education for Public Health in both the College for Women and College for Adults.
Responsibilities:

  • Teach the equivalent of six undergraduate courses during the academic year across hybrid, in-person and online environments. May teach courses at the graduate level on occasion.
  • Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance
    Support departmental advising of undergraduate students and contribute to department, School of Health and university service and committee work.
  • Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with people of all cultures and abilities, affirming the worth and preserving the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
  • Develop and pursue an innovative and respected program of research in their area of interest and expertise to advance the discipline and inform classroom teaching. Through this, collaborate with undergraduate students in research.
  • Designs, teaches, evaluates and revises course content to reflect evidence-based practice and most current knowledge in the field.
    Monitor curriculum content and make recommendations as appropriate to maintain relevance.
  • Effectively contribute to the highly collaborative work of the Department and attend and participate in departmental meetings.
  • Engage in professional development opportunities such as faculty/staff workshops and departmental trainings
  • Communicate frequently with the department leaders and/or coordinators for updates or changing course information.
  • Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts-based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and accomplishments.

People with experience and teaching / research interests in social epidemiology, health promotion and health education, community health, and health communication are particularly encouraged to apply.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral level degree in Public Health or closely related field
  • Experience teaching college-level students or working as a graduate teaching assistant in public health or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching courses in behavioral health education and theory; health promotion, and health communication
  • Experience teaching and conducting research with a focus on social justice, global and local populations, and reducing health inequities
  • Experience with online and hybrid instruction of college-level courses
  • Experience working with colleagues and/or students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ages and abilities

We seek creative, adaptable faculty & staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.
EEO Statement St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [email protected] or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTY Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Meghan Mason at [email protected]. Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2022.
Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine .

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 20220125-FAC
Posting Start Date 09/06/2022
Application Deadline 12/31/2022

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