Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. The Department of Health, College of Health Sciences at West Chester University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Public Health Faculty appointment as an Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Advocacy/Health Policy, starting August 25, 2008 to teach in a CEPH-accredited MPH program with additional responsibility to teach undergraduate courses. Previous applicants for this position should not reapply.

Responsibilities:
Primary teaching assignments include courses in Health Policy, Health Advocacy, Health Law, and Ethics with additional teaching assignments in the areas of Health Administration and Health Care Delivery. Additionally, candidates are expected to participate in recruitment efforts for the graduate program in Health Care Administration, engage in scholarship that leads to peer-reviewed presentations and publications, serve on departmental, school and university committees, serve in the community setting, and advise students.

Requirements:

• ABD in public health or health related discipline by start date of August 2008.
• Significant graduate coursework or experience in Health Policy and/or Health Advocacy.

Finalists must successfully complete an on-campus interview and both a teaching and research presentation. References with contact information will be required prior to interview.

Preferences:

• Doctoral degree in the areas of Health Policy.
• Possession of a Master’s of Public Health.
• Minimum three years of professional public health or health-related work experience.
• Evidence of teaching above-indicated courses at college/university level.

Candidates Should Submit:
A letter of application, detailing relevant teaching and work experience, a curriculum vitae, names of three current references (with job titles, phone numbers and mailing and email addresses), and official undergraduate and graduate transcripts. [No fax or email applications will be accepted.]

Mailing Address:
Dr. Roger Mustalish, Chairperson
Department of Health
207 Sturzebecker Health Science Center
West Chester University
West Chester, PA 19383
http://www.wcupa.edu ; http://health-sciences.wcupa.edu/health/

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2008 and continue until the position has been filled.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.