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Job description
Position Overview
Primary purpose of the position is to support the launch and growth of the ONLINE Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Winston‑Salem State University through excellence in graduate teaching, scholarship, and service that prepares diverse students to lead in public health practice, advance health equity, and strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and recovery in communities and organizations.
Position Details
Working Position Title: Public Health‑Graduate‑Assistant/Associate Professor in Emergency Planning and Disaster Management (9‑month Tenure Track)
Appointment Type: Permanent Full‑Time
Position Number:
Salary: Commensurate upon education and experience
Open Date: 07/08/2026
Close Date: 10/02/2026
Requirements and Preferences
Doctorate: Earned doctorate in public health, emergency management, disaster science, or closely related field.
Experience: Minimum three years of professional experience in emergency planning, disaster management, or closely related field.
Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in emergency management principles, including planning, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Framework Knowledge: National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and National Preparedness Goals.
Teaching Excellence: Evidence of or potential for teaching excellence at the graduate level.
Scholarly Productivity: Evidence of or potential for an active research program.
Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations and multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health degree.
Experience teaching graduate‑level courses in emergency management, disaster preparedness, or public health emergency response.
Record of peer‑reviewed publications in emergency preparedness or disaster management.
Experience with CEPH accreditation processes and standards.
Professional certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
Track record of successful grant acquisition from federal or state agencies.
Experience with community‑based participatory research or community engagement in emergency preparedness.
Expertise in pandemic preparedness, climate‑related disasters, health equity in emergencies, risk communication, vulnerable populations, disaster behavior health, or emergency response to mass casualty incidents.
Knowledge of North Carolina emergency management systems and public health infrastructure.
Experience working with underserved or vulnerable populations in disaster contexts.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Teaching (70%):
Teach graduate‑level courses aligned with program needs and faculty expertise.
Advise and mentor students, including supervision of practicum and research experiences.
Engage in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation.
Scholarly Productivity (20%):
Maintain an active, independent, and collaborative research agenda, contributing to scholarly publications and grants.
Present findings at local, state, national, and international professional conferences and meetings within the public health discipline.
Service Committees (10%):
Engage in university, professional, and community service consistent with faculty expectations.
Collaborate with campus and community partners to advance health equity, social justice, and public health practice.
Contribute to Public Health program development, assessment, and CEPH accreditation activities.
Maintain membership in discipline‑specific professional organizations.
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Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
Who can apply
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