Description

The School of Public Health (SPH) at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to support the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program in the Division of Global Health Management and Policy (GHMP). The SDSU School of Public Health (SPH) is ranked in the top 15% in the nation and third in California. The SPH is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health and GHMP is a member of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

This is a full-time (9-month), state-funded tenure-track position. The selected individual will be a full-time faculty member of the GHMP division and support the DrPH and graduate programming in the SPH. The individual will continue to build an independent research agenda. The faculty is expected to teach DrPH-required courses related to health economics, health policy, health systems strengthening, as well as other SPH/GHMP graduate courses as appropriate. Additional responsibilities include course development, thesis/dissertation supervision, field practice supervision, and services to the School, College, University, and communities.

The DrPH Program was launched in Fall 2024 with an inaugural cohort of 18 DrPH students. The purpose of the DrPH Program is to train leaders and executive managers to guide public health efforts, both public and private, in the State of California, the United States, and globally. The DrPH includes two concentrations (Executive Management and Global Health Management) and is structured as a hybrid-modality cohort model for 48 academic credits involving both synchronous and asynchronous coursework. Except for the first summer of year 1, all courses are held on-line. Additional information about the DrPH Program at SDSU is available at the following webpage: https://publichealth.sdsu.edu/drph.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position should possess a terminal degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, MD, etc.) in health sciences, public health, global health, economics, health policy, political science, business, decision sciences, data science, or other appropriate fields. Preference will be given to candidates conducting research and/or with practical experience in the fields of health economics, political economy of health, health policy, health systems strengthening, implementation research in cooperation with policymakers, and incorporating multilevel stakeholder engagement, both locally and internationally. Applicants for the position should demonstrate the potential for conducting high-quality research, as well as possess mentoring/teaching abilities.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy at least 3 of the 8 criteria from the Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) program at SDSU. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are engaged in service with underrepresented populations, (b) demonstrate knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education, (c) have experience or demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) integrate understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) extend knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group; (f) are committed to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) show expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in your cover letter which BIE criteria you meet. Additional information regarding SDSU BIE for faculty candidates can be found on the following webpage: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/cie/guidance-candidates.

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus in San Diego serving >35,000 undergraduate and graduate students and additional locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84 and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu/ for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university, an Asian-Native American-Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions

Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/156790 and submit the following materials:

1) Curriculum Vitae;

2) Cover letter (1-2 pages);

3) Teaching statement describing teaching philosophy and experiences (1 page);

4) Research statement with research interests and agenda (2-3 pages);

5) Diversity statement describing how the applicant’s teaching, research, and service promote or address diversity/equity/inclusion according to the BIE criteria (1 page);

6) Three reference letters submitted through Interfolio;

7) Optional: Job market paper or other writing sample.

For additional inquiries or questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jan-Walter De Neve (jdeneve@sdsu.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.

The minimum salary for this position is based on the current California State University (CSU) salary schedule for Assistant Professors and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $93,000 to $96,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. SDSU offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For benefits information, click here.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.