Fullerton, CA: full-time tenure track faculty position, Department of Health Science, California State University

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Health Science at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), invites applications for one full-time tenure track faculty position. The Department offers a B.S. in Health Science (with focus areas in health promotion and disease prevention, and environmental and occupational health and safety), and a Masters in Public Health (with focus areas in health promotion, environmental and occupational health, gerontological health, and nursing leadership). Visit our web site for more information about the department: http://hdcs.fullerton.edu/hesc

Position

Teach undergraduate and graduate health science courses in at least one of the following areas: children’s health, program planning, curriculum design, instructional methods, and/or healthcare administration.
Conduct research and engage in other relevant scholarly and professional activities.
Advise and direct student research and graduate theses/projects/exams.
Assist in the development of advisory tracks in health science.
Assist with establishment, coordination, and supervision of student internships in health science.
Provide academic advisement and career development counseling.
Provide professional service to the department, college and university.

Qualifications

Earned doctorate in public health, health science or related field by time of appointment. MPH, CHES strongly recommended.
Evidence of successful teaching, focused ongoing scholarly and creative activity with a record of scholarly publications and presentations, potential for obtaining grants and external funding, and leadership activities in professional associations.
Research and professional background in one or more of the following is also strongly desired: children’s health, international health, health policy, health communication and/or technology.
Ability to work successfully with students, colleagues and the community in a multicultural environment.
Experience in online teaching strongly recommended.

Job Control Number
23603G-08-035

Appointment Date
August 2008

Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate to rank, experience and qualifications. Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature. Additional teaching in summer and intersession is often available. An excellent, comprehensive benefits package is available which includes health/vision/dental plans, spouse, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as new affordable housing programs; a defined-benefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/benefits/compare_benefits.htm.

Application Procedure
Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application summarizing relevant experiences and qualifications; 2) a current vitae; 3) transcripts of graduate work; 4) copies of most recent teaching evaluations; 5) a sample of scholarly work; and 6) three letters of reference. Send application materials to:


Dr. Sora Tanjasiri
Chair, Health Science Search Committee
Department of Health Science
California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831-3599

For more information about the position, contact Dr. Sora Tanjasiri at (714) 278-4592 or e-mail: stanjasiri@fullerton.edu

Application Deadline
Review of application materials will commence immediately. To assure full consideration, materials should be received by November 1, 2007. Positions are open until filled.

Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity

Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer