Program Director Associate or Full Professor - Colorado School of Public Health

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Program Director Associate or Full Professor - Colorado School of Public Health

Department
Community Health

FTE
1.0

FLSA
Exempt

Job Type
Full-Time

Job EEO Category
Faculty

UNC Background
Our UniversityFounded in 1889, as the State Normal School of Colorado and tucked between the Rocky Mountains and Colorado's stunning high plains, the University of Northern Colorado has grown from its roots as a teacher's college into an institution with international draw and status.
UNC is a public doctoral research university that strives to cultivate the unique potential of each of its approximately 9,000 students and is positioned to advance knowledge through discovery because of its just-right size, expert faculty and tradition of research and hands-on learning. By immersing students in innovative teaching and research methods in the classroom and in the field, UNC provides its students with an exceptional educational experience. UNC's talented and dedicated faculty are housed in its five colleges: Education and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business; Natural and Health Sciences; and Performing and Visual Arts.Acclaimed for its expertise in a broad array of academic disciplines, UNC offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and 120 graduate programs on campus, off campus and online. Undergraduate students study in a liberal arts tradition that supports them in exploring broadly, making connections, thinking critically, and using what they learn to make a difference in the world around them. UNC also offers more than 60 extended campus programs throughout the state and online, meeting an increasing demand among adult learners and working students in industry-relevant disciplines. Of UNC's 120 graduate programs, almost half are taught at satellite locations or online. Research, scholarship, and creative works are essential components of academic life for both faculty and students at UNC. Many undergraduate degree programs require a research experience and most graduate programs require a thesis, capstone project, or dissertation. UNC faculty purposefully connect research and teaching by bringing what they learn from their research into the courses they teach and by inviting students to join their work. Faculty and student work on research, scholarship, and creative works focuses on knowledge creation as well as the application of knowledge to solve real world problems. Surveys of current and former students show that they value these relationships and see them as one of the primary benefits of attending UNC.

There is no typical UNC student. UNC prides itself on being a university where students do not have to conform in order to belong. Whatever their unique talents may be, UNC helps students reach their fullest potential. The university prepares students not only to have successful careers, but also to lead fulfilling lives, engage in intelligent public discourse, participate in government, and thrive in a changing, global world. UNC has a long history of serving students who are often underrepresented at research universities. More than 40% of UNC undergraduates are the first in their family to go to college, one third are underrepresented minorities, and more than one-quarter are eligible for federal need-based financial aid.

Linked to our community since we were founded in 1889, UNC is an important part of the Greeley community and works to actively foster a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship with our city and its residents. Greeley is a warm and welcoming place and a location we are proud to call our home. Recently ranked as the fourth fastest growing Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, Greeley is a community on the move where a robust economy offers a number of enriching opportunities to residents of all ages.

Our Direction: Rowing, Not Drifting 2030
Our strategic plan, Rowing, Not Drifting 2030, brings to life our vision for the university which takes shape in the form of our vision statement, five vision elements, and outcomes that serve as the foundation in support of and in service to UNC students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community. It guides the work of our five phases over the next decade, as well as the implementation of our supporting key actions and tactics.

The five vision elements that serve as our foundation are:

Students First: We exist to transform the lives of our students. We focus on all aspects of their success by making intentional decisions to meet their needs and the needs of our community.

Empower Inclusivity: The diversity within our university and state is a distinct advantage that we celebrate and nurture. We ensure learning occurs through meaningful discussion of shared and different experiences, viewpoints, and ideas.

Enhance & Invest: The success of students relies on a healthy and strong team. We provide our staff and faculty with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. We foster an environment where their individual well-being and sense of belonging are vital to our collective success.

Innovate & Create: Learning occurs through critical inquiry, discovery, and creation. We leverage technology and capitalize on opportunities to innovate and improve instruction. We anticipate and address societal needs by transforming the campus into a creative laboratory that asks questions, solves problems, and shapes Colorado's future.

Connect & Celebrate: Strong community connections provide authentic learning experiences and reciprocal partnerships and collaborations. We set the standard for how engaged universities enrich the lives of those on campus, throughout Colorado, and beyond.

Our Imperatives: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

UNC is dedicated to strengthening and advancing our collective work related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we aspire to become a Hispanic Serving Institution. As a diverse team, we develop and learn more together. We value the individuality of each person and recognize how diversity enhances our campus. When you join the UNC family, you can expect to be part of a growing inclusive, innovative, and equity-minded community that expects intentional collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and local partners.

Physical Demands

Job Summary
This is a full-time, nine-month Associate Professor or Full Professor appointment (with a required funded 1.25-month summer appointment) in the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), within the College of Natural and Health Sciences. Tenure may be granted at the time of hire, pending board approval. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program, maintain an active scholarly activity portfolio, and engage in university, Tri-campus Colorado School of Public Health, and professional service activities. The Director will effectively and collaboratively work with the department's faculty and report to the Dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences. As the chief academic and administrative officer for the Department, the Director provides leadership in the development and oversight of instructional programs, research, and service commitments in the Department and assumes responsibility for administration, budgetary coordination, faculty/staff hiring and evaluations, professional development, community advancement, facilitation of the acquisition of external funding, and assuring adherence to university and college policies and procedures. In order to create a diverse workforce of public health practitioners who equitably support the public health needs of communities that span from local to global, the Director will oversee inclusive practices for recruitment, retention, mentoring and support of a community of students who aspire to become
leaders and practitioners in the field of public health. The Colorado School of Public Health at UNC is a partner in the nationally accredited collaborative Colorado School of Public Health which incorporates three partner campuses: UNC, Colorado State University, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, EdD) in Public Health, Health Education/Promotion or a closely related field, with previous program or department coordination experience and expertise in successful scholarly activity, university teaching and service outcomes in Public Health or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of effective university graduate-level teaching using a variety of modalities, including online instruction, in public health, health education or a closely related field. Evidence of successful public health-focused scholarly activity and experience with public health-related community outreach and engagement; experience in fiscal management/budgeting and leadership; experience in equitable recruitment and retention practices, experience in advising graduate students, service on leadership committees; experience with national CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) accreditation processes. Experience and/or passion for working with diverse and first-generation graduate students. CHES/MCHES and/or CPH certification or eligibility desirable but not required.

Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00659

Position Number
F99907

Desired Start Date
05/01/2023

Open Date
02/14/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following documents electronically:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
List of References

Salary and Benefits
Salary range is $70,000-$93,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Additional Requirements and Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Required Notice: In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online (https://www.unco.edu/police/clery/security-report.aspx) and a paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Do you have an earned doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, EdD, conferred by May 31, 2022) in Public Health, Health Education/Promotion, or a closely related field?
(Open Ended Question)

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Do you have university-level teaching and research expertise in Public Health or a related field?
(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Unofficial Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
List of References

Optional Documents