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Oakland University lists this Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Public Health opportunity in city of rochester, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Department 0070 - Health Sciences
Position Information
Job Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Public Health
Department 0070 - Health Sciences
Requisition No.
Job Description Summary
The Department of Public and Environmental Wellness invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Public Health. We seek a scholar with an established or emerging program of externally funded research that advances contemporary public health practice and policy within an interdisciplinary department integrating Public Health and Environmental Health and Safety.
Areas Of Interest Include, But Are Not Limited To
Health policy, administration, and management
Public health systems, policy analysis and implementation, and program evaluation
Prevention science
Population health
Implementation and translational science
Data-informed public health decision-making
Leadership roles in newly formed academic programs
The Successful Candidate Will
Maintain a productive, externally funded research program with a clear trajectory toward sustained grant activity
Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives linking population health, implementation, and translational science with policy development and evaluation
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate public health courses, including health policy and management and related core content
Develop advanced electives aligned with research expertise
Mentor students in research and applied public health practice
Engage in service at the department, university, and professional levels
Minimum Qualifications
A qualified candidate for the rank of Assistant Professor will have an earned doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field by the beginning date of employment, demonstrated evidence of high-quality scholarly research, and the potential to successfully compete for external research funding. A qualified candidate for the rank of Associate Professor will have an earned doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field, a successful track record of competitive external funding in support of research and as an independent scholar, and a teaching record commensurate with experience. A qualified candidate for Full Professor will have earned a doctoral degree in Public Health or a related field, a successful track record of competitive external funding in support of research and as an independent scholar, national recognition for their contributions to their discipline; and evidence of excellence in teaching, service, and leadership.
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated success in grant acquisition, experience contributing to collaborative or multi-investigator funding proposals, and a research agenda that investigates public health policy and leadership potential for newly formed academic programs.
School/College & Department/Program Summary
The School of Health Sciences serves approximately 2,000 undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and post-professional students through a model emphasizing community-engaged translational partnerships and the integration of theory with best practices. The School is organized into four thematic departments:
Public and Environmental Wellness
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
Human Movement Science
Oakland University supports faculty scholarship through internal funding, grant-writing support, and mentorship through the Office of Research. Additional School of Health Sciences opportunities include funding mechanisms such as Seed and Sprout Grants.
Oakland University’s platinum LEED -certified campus and extensive clinical and community partnerships provide a supportive environment for innovative teaching, meaningful service, and impactful research in support of health.
More About Oakland University
The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan .
Open Date 03/27/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Category Full-time Faculty
EEO Statement Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.
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