Washington University in St. Louis - Danforth Campus: School of Arts & Sciences: Public Health and Society
 

Description

The School of Arts & Sciences at Washington University 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.

Position Overview:

Successful candidates will be an integral part of the PH&S Program, contributing to the core and elective curriculum, advising students, and developing new courses. This role is designed to ensure the sustainability and success of the minor and major by addressing the growing interest in public health studies within the student body. 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.
   

Qualifications
 

• A Master's degree in Public Health or a related interdisciplinary field is required; a Doctoral degree in Public Health or a related interdisciplinary field is preferred.

• 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.

A person in this role will be able to support at least one or more of the following required Core Courses:

• Foundations in Public Health: Ethics, Policy and Power (3 credits)

• Introduction to Public and Global Health (3 credits)

• Public Health Theories, Models, and Frameworks (3 credits)

• Research Methods in Understanding Health and Society (3 credits, majors only)

• APEX: Advanced Practical Experience in Public Health (4 credits, capstone experience, majors only)

Applicants for the rank of professor of practice should have demonstrated mastery in the practice of their discipline and achieved regional or national prominence in the field. Outstanding teaching and service record commensurate with appointment at that rank are required. While professor of practice appointments carry the high standards of excellence, productivity, and professional contributions associated with other faculty appointments at the University, they do not include an expectation of research activities.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their interest and qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement (including a reflection on teaching in an interdisciplinary program and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion), and contact information for three to five references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is concluded. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Washington University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives in our academic community.

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Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those underrepresented in their academic fields. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

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