Endowed Professor in Urban Health Equity, TT

Job description

Endowed Professor in Urban Health Equity, TT

Morehouse College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track professor in the field of urban health equity to join the Humanities, Social Sciences, Media & Arts Division. The HSSMA Division is home to 11 Departments, 4 Academic Programs, 20 majors, over 75 full-time faculty and 4 Endowed Chairs. We are seeking a new faculty member who specializes in the social and cultural determinants of health for the ever-growing share of the global population who live in cities. While cities can create opportunities for health, urban living can also adversely impact the health and wellness of communities. Candidates whose work brings urban health to the policy-making table and whose scholarship addresses one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

The intersection of health inequities and racial injustice

The impacts of urban policies or new technologies on health and well-being

Mapping the health impacts of urban infrastructure (transportation, land-use, energy and housing)

Applicants should have an established record of contributions to innovative solutions to social problems in Black communities, multidisciplinary scholarship and experience working across sectors and institutions. Region(s) of specialization is open. The selected candidate will be appointed at a rank commensurate with experience, preferably advanced Assistant or Associate Professor. This new faculty member will be expected to maintain an active research program with the potential for external funding, teach undergraduate courses, and develop programming in their areas of expertise.

We are looking for someone who thinks creatively about their teaching and who can engage in collaborative partnership building between Morehouse and our local communities. The faculty member will also be expected to support the General Education curriculum and co-curricular activities that enhance the intellectual development and readiness for graduate school and career mobility of our students. Candidates must demonstrate their pedagogical approach is aligned with the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people.

An official transcript verifying the academic credentials will be required of the selected candidate. The application deadline is November 15, 2026. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy and sample(s) of published work. Applicants are also asked to identify their strengths and experiences in assisting Black students and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish curricular goals. Questions may be directed to the Division Dean at

Required Qualifications - PhD or terminal degree from an accredited institution in an academic field of study.

Preferred Qualifications - Preference will be given to candidates who hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. However, all talented candidates who can fulfill the job responsibilities and fit the criteria will be considered regardless of faculty rank. Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of leadership experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Successful candidates should have an established research portfolio in urban health and be prepared to engage with diverse students across a liberal arts curriculum. Morehouse College offers a reduced 2/2 teaching load for endowed chairs.

Salary will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

The successful applicant will have opportunities to teach across all levels of our curriculum, including introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses, to advise and mentor undergraduate students, and to contribute to curriculum development. They will find potential collaborators and interlocutors among Morehouse faculty engaged in research on related topics. Depending on the candidate's interests, they will have opportunities to engage with other AUCC (Atlanta University Center Consortium) departments and interdisciplinary programs at Spelman College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Clark Atlanta University. Annual activities reports and occasional research presentations for the campus community and donors are also expected.

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of scholarship and teaching interests

Statement identifying strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to accomplish academic goals

Worksite address

atlanta, GA, 30383, US

Who can apply

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