St. Cloud State University Looking for Assistant Professor in Community Health, Fixed Term Non-Probationary Full Time

Classification Title: Assistant Professor – FTNP

Hire Type:
Faculty

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College of Health and Wellness Professions

Unit: Kinesiology

Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 4th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

FLSA: Exempt

Full/Part Time: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Employment Condition: Fixed Term

Work Shift: Varies

Work Schedule/Hours/Days: Varies

Posting Details:

Please visit College of Health and Wellness Professions to learn more

The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization.

Applicant review to begin on November 29, 2023

Salary Minimum: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary Maximum: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Salary Type: Annual

Bargaining Unit/Plan: 209, IFO

Job Description:

The Community Health program is part of the Kinesiology department in the College of Health and Wellness Professions.

This program prepares graduates to build communities that promote and practice healthful living.

Students engage in active advocacy for health in communities and create community health programs to articulate its importance.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead students to careers in health advocacy, leadership, and education covering topics such as first aid, blood pressure screening, tobacco cessation, drug awareness and disease prevention.
• Facilitate programs for preventive medicine, health care services management, health policy and health law enforcement.
• Support outreach for public health, non-profit and medical health agencies and organizations that support healthy lifestyles.
• Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online or hybrid and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion or closely related field at time of application.
• Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated success in online, asynchronous instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Education or closely related field.
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• Use of technology in teaching, including online classes.

About:

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here

Why Work For Us:

Help students achieve their educational dreams. We are looking for diverse people with passion, who are engaged, serious in the work of helping those who strive and desire a college education to achieve their goals

Benefits Info:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Posting Number: 24-00012

Number of Vacancies: 1

Re-posting: No

Open Until Filled: Yes

Accept Applications: Yes

Posting Contact: Christina Suits, [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBT, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121.