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Job Description
Salary:
$6,000.00
Monthly Location:
Carbondale, Illinois Job Type:
Faculty Job Number:
2600141
Department:
School of Human Sciences-SIUC Closing Date:
7/3/2026 11:59
PM Central FLSA:
Exempt FTE:
1.0 Description We are seeking a dynamic and high-energy professional to join the faculty and staff of the Public Health Program by serving as the MPH Coordinator at the School of Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The successful candidate will contribute to the University's mission of excellence in teaching, advising, and related activities. This is a term, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will be hired as an Assistant Lecturer with a Master's degree or as an Assistant Professor of Practice with a Ph.D. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/ . Examples of Duties Mediate between the SIU MPH program and the academic partnership program. Work to structure the program curriculum to offer required courses every semester to accommodate rolling student admissions. Advise students in the MPH program, including PhD/MPH and MD/MPH degree options. Prepare MPH students for placement in field experience settings through conducting a for-credit seminar (PH 507). Assist MPH students in securing and negotiating field placements, including development and approval of MOUs; oversee evaluation of student performance in field settings, including capstone courses (PH 599A, 599B, 599C); and monitor and assess preceptor performance. Serve as the principal liaison between the Public Health Program and multiple healthy community coalitions in the region.•Oversee and monitor the application process to MPH-related programs through SLATE, coordinating correspondence among the MPH Program, the Graduate School, and the applicants as needed; preparing applications for review by the MPH Program faculty committee. Monitor students' progress toward degree, negotiating academic issues, approving field placement and capstone project requirements, and clearing persons for graduation. Provide career counseling to MPH program enrollees throughout the course of their academic program. Monitor, review, update, and replace information on the MPH Program's website. Assess public health workforce development needs and translate them into unit-sponsored continuing education activities in alignment with Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation requirements. Lead collection and monitoring of accreditation and annual reporting data (e.g., admissions, student performance, graduation rates, employment outcomes), and serve as primary liaison with the accrediting body for updates and faculty communication. Ensure the MPH Program's compliance with accreditation standards, requirements, and competencies. Carry out other MPH Program duties as assigned or directed. Support and positively contribute to SIU's mission of student success and retention through actions and responsibilities within this role.
Sample teaching schedule:
Fall Semester Fall 1: PH 507 (1)
PH 599A, 599B, 599C
(6)•Internship classes (Part of MPH coordinator duties) Fall 2: PH 505 (3)
PH 599A, 599B, 599C
(6)•Internship classes Spring Semester Spring 1: PH 507 (1)
(6)•Internship classes Courses can be adjusted based on teaching experience.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master of Public Health (MPH) OR a PhD in a public health related field, and at least two years work experience in public health (academic or public setting).
Preferred Qualifications:
Teaching, advising, and supervisory experience-particularly at the graduate level-as well as experience assigning, mentoring, and evaluating students in field placement settings. Familiarity with public health-related settings in the region is preferred.
Required Documents:
Please submit a letter of application, current CV, and three references.
Contact:
Chad Waters, cwaters@siu.edu Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties. The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/ . Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
