Required Application Materials A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

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When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file. Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References". If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file. Job Summary The department of population health leadership & analytics is looking for one tenure-track faculty member (at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor) for the undergraduate program. This faculty will teach Undergraduate Students primarily and depending on expertise, may teach courses across the two graduate programs (MHA and MPH). This faculty appointment is based on a 9-month schedule. The position is actively involved in scholarship/publications, seeking extramurally funding, multidisciplinary research, and projects. The faculty member will teach classes, provide service, mentor students, and actively recruit program applicants. The faculty position will be hired based on open rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) based on education and experience. The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: epidemiology, population health, rural health, community health assessment, and behavioral health . Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching align with these domains (epidemiology, population health, and rural health). Key Responsibilities Provides teaching and education to students, trainees, staff, and other participants in public health educational programs through lectures, didactics, and supervision in practicum settings. Mentors and advises students and serves as faculty for internship/practicum and capstone experiences. Serves as subject matter expert on a variety of research studies. Provides expert support to collaborators and mentoring junior investigators in research methods. Develops an independent and collaborative research program. Participates in committee functions as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintain regular on-campus presence. Attend departmental meetings. Required Qualifications An earned doctorate in public health or related discipline. Associate-rank candidates must demonstrate a well-developed research portfolio, evidenced by previous funding and publications. Assistant-rank candidates must demonstrate a robust research pipeline with publication potential. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a healthcare delivery setting, or population/public health practice setting. Should have experience teaching online. Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Ability to plan and organize work. Excellent skills with people. Ability to achieve a common goal. Ability to lead a project timely and efficiently. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Other Information About The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. Designated an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas. Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston. With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs. For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/. Why work for UT Tyler?

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Why Work for UT Tyler? Additional Information The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits. EEO Statement The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.