Assistant or Associate Professor/Assistant Director, Master of Public Health Program

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Assistant or Associate Professor/Assistant Director, Master of Public Health Program in the Department of Population Health, Position #00023272

Compensation and Appointment

• $110,000+/year based on education and experience
• Twelve month, full-time, probationary appoint with University of North Dakota (UND) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), Department of Population Health

Benefits: Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, and tuition waiver.  Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans. 
 
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The mission of the University of North Dakota Master of Public Health Program is to support population health improvement in North Dakota, the Northern Plains and beyond through education, research, and service that create strategies and opportunities needed to promote health and well-being, prevent disease and injury, and advance health equity.
The Master of Public Health Program at UND prepares students to respond to the growing demand for public health professionals who can transform data into information for decision-making. The amount of health data and the number of datasets with an impact on public health is growing, and the skills to analyze data are valued by public and private health agencies, as well as healthcare provider and payer organizations. Specializations in Health Management & Policy, Population Health Research & Analytics, and in Indigenous Health provide a broad-based opportunity for MPH graduates to address compelling public health challenges in the 21^st Century.  
The number of students who participate in the MPH Program increases each year, and the scope of the program's activities is expanding. The MPH Program Assistant Director is an educator scholar position housed within the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences. The Assistant Director will assist in developing and teaching Indigenous health curriculum in the MPH Program as well as assisting in the development of and teaching courses in Health Management & Policy and Population Health Research & Analytics. The Assistant Director will work in close collaboration with the Director and other faculty and staff members to advance the MPH program. This position is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, educator scholar, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  This is a tenure track position with the possibility of coming in tenured if applicant meets all required criteria for tenure and approval of the ND State Board of Higher Education.  Currently this position will do 40% teaching, 25% research, 25% administration and 10% service.
 
Minimum Requirements: 

• Terminal degree in public health, epidemiology or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in population health research and community engagement.
• Minimum of three years of administrative leadership experience in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated track record of external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and conduct research in one of three MPH specializations, including:
  • Health Management and Policy
  • Indigenous Health
  • Population Health Research & Analytics
• Application must include the following materials: current curriculum vita, letter of interest and contact information for three references.
• This position is subject to a criminal history record check.        

 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire
 
Preferred Requirements:

• MPH degree
• Training and skillsets required to teach in more than one of the three MPH specializations: Health Policy, Indigenous Health & Population Health Research & Analytics.
• Direct experience working with tribal, rural, or other underserved populations.

 

Review of applications will begin on December 12, 2018. Position is open until filled.
 

 

 
 “The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research University established as a Land Grant University in 1883. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university, classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report, and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. Currently, the University boasts 200+ fields of study with nearly 15,000 students.
UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 50,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Grand Forks boasts high-quality medical facilities, a very low crime rate, many fine restaurants, acclaimed public and private schools, and annual events throughout the year. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.”
 


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Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status during the application process.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
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