Assistant Professor, Public Health Education, Tenure Track at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Job Description:

Salary/Position Classification

• $70,000-$75,000 9-month contract, Exempt


• 40 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

The Department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota is seeking an Assistant Professor of Public Health Education. This is a 9-month, tenure-track position contingent on availability of funding.
The Public Health Education (PHE) program is housed in the Department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies (EHBS) in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at UND. We offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Education, a minor in Public Health and a certificate in Public Health. CEHD is committed firmly to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability. CEHD has a record of 17,000+ alumni who reside in all 50 states and 35 countries. Since 2011, CEHD has generated more than $9 million dollars in extramural research grants from funding agencies, including the Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Science and Foundation.


Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state's flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 students. It is the home of the state's only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.


UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public school system, high-quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks, and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks' advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America's Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers a stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

This position will have a workload distribution of 40-50% teaching, 40% research, and 10-20% service effort. UND and the College of Education and Human Development value diverse perspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The department seeks a candidate candidate will demonstrate outstanding promise for establishing a sustainable research program that will attract external funds and be aligned with the UND LEADS Strategic Plan.

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND's Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

The successful candidate for this position will develop and teach courses at the undergraduate level in the public health education program. Additionally, the candidate will have evidence of potential for an active research portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, scholarly presentations, and pursuit of external funding. They will also help build partnerships with community agencies to support the public health education program. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teach undergraduate courses in Public Health Education (face to face and online)


• Build community partnerships in public health education


• Engage in research and produce publications


• Serve on department, college, and university committees, as well as play an active role in professional associations


• Contribute to the routine operations and on-going development of the program - (Essential)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community partners


• The ability to teach, inspire and mentor undergraduate students


• Ability to effectively teach online and face-to-face public health education courses

• An earned doctorate in public/community health, health behavior or related field (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree). ABD applicants will be considered with evidence of degree completion by August 16th, 2025.


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

• Teaching experience in public health education at the undergraduate level, in both online and face-to-face platforms


• An established record of scholarly publications and presentations


• Experience collaborating with community partners


• Master of Public Health (MPH)


• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/01/2024 and include the following materials:

• A cover letter of application highlighting qualifications for the position


• A complete curriculum vita


• Names and contact information of three references


• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire