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Job Description
Professor of Practice - Arts and Sciences Washington University in St Louis - 3.9 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Developing new academic courses Student mentoring Faculty collaboration Master's degree Working with undergraduate students Advising undergraduate students University teaching experience University course instructional design Teaching Full Job Description Position Summary The School of Arts & Sciences at WashU in St. Louis invites applications for two full-time, professors of practice in the newly established Program in Public Health & Society (PH&S), starting in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 academic year. This exciting opportunity will support the growth of the new major in Public Health & Society, developed in collaboration with the new School of Public Health. The position plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of public health education within a liberal arts context, advancing a transdisciplinary foundation across public health, natural and social sciences, arts, and humanities.
Practice-track faculty will: Teach core courses required for the PH&S minor and major, ensuring these offerings are available with the frequency needed to meet demand. Create and lead elective courses in areas of personal expertise, helping to fill current curricular gaps. Provide comprehensive student advising, supporting the anticipated high level of student engagement and interest in the new programs. Collaborate with co-directors, faculty, and staff to build and sustain the infrastructure needed for the successful continuity of the PH&S programs. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Public Health or a related interdisciplinary field. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Experience in developing new courses and curricula. Strong commitment to student advising and mentorship. Ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to a transdisciplinary program. Interest and expertise in one or more of the following: public health ethics, social determinants of health, global health, health policy, environmental health, epidemiology, health-related research methods, artificial intelligence, health informatics. Ability to support at least one or more of the following required
Core Courses:
Foundations in
Public Health:
Ethics, Policy and Power (3 credits). Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits. EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University's policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
