Tenure Track Position - Environmental Health in Latinx/e Populations
Job Description
Locations Central California San Luis Obispo Categories Appointment Type Bargaining Unit Tenure Track Position - Environmental Health in Latinx/e Populations Job no: 543543 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences Job Summary The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in environmental health with a record of training or experience in Latinx/e studies, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628. If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the classroom, in scholarship, and in service experience. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to DEI, as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university’s goals in these areas. The selected person will be responsible for teaching both lower and upper-division core curriculum courses in the Public Health Program, including Environmental Health, Social Determinants of Health, Applied Epidemiology, and Introduction to Public Health. Individuals with training, experience, and demonstrated skills in inclusive and equitable teaching and/or scholarship linking Latinx/e studies to one or more of the following areas of Environmental Health are encouraged to apply: Environmental justice and health equity Climate change impacts on population health Environmental exposure measurement, environmental health assessment, or program evaluation, especially in historically underserved or marginalized communities Occupational health and health disparities Environmental health policy and regulation, and their impacts on underserved communities or on health equity Community-based participatory research in environmental health
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Public Health or closely related field. Record of training or experience in the field of Environmental Health. Record of training or experience in Latinx/e studies. Experience working with Latinx/e populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Demonstrated evidence of (or potential for) promoting DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or service as well as a dedication to the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department. Demonstrated experience and commitment to equitable student-centered learning and teaching. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language. Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students. Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching public health or environmental health at the university level. University teaching experience using face to face, hybrid and online delivery and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching. Experience and commitment to becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution. Experience supervising undergraduate student research.
Special Conditions The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. About the Department The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health is a major academic unit within the College of Science and Mathematics offering a BS in Kinesiology and a BS in Public Health. There are approximately 600 undergraduate students, 13 full time faculty, 4 full time lecturers, 25 part time lecturers, and 5 support staff. How to Apply Interested candidates must submit the following documents: Teaching Statement - The teaching statement provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their teaching philosophy, approach, and goals. Research Plan - The research plan provides an opportunity for candidates to summarize their expertise, outline their proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of environmental health. Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position, to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service. Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) as one document. Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2024. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact Dr. Todd Hagobian at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr