Position Summary
Pace University’s College of Health Professions is seeking a Faculty member to join the Undergraduate Program in Health Science. This position will be appointed at either Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. This position may be based at either the New York City Campus or Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville NY. Most courses are taught in-person on our campus in Pleasantville or New York City, and some are taught virtually or online.
We are interested in candidates who can teach courses in a health science degree program in areas such as: health promotion, health communication, social and behavioral determinants of health, whole person health, healthcare for diverse populations, and global health.
About the Department of Health Science: The growing Department of Health Science, situated at the New York City (downtown) and Pleasantville campuses, is currently comprised of eight full-time primary faculty members. The Department’s faculty address pressing public health and global health issues and are recognized both nationally and internationally for their important contributions to scholarship, education, policy, and practice. The Department’s flagship program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, educates 300 Health Science students. Our MSc in Health Informatics accepted its first cohort in Fall 2023. Our Master’s in Public Health Program will accept its first cohort in Fall 2024. The Department is housed within the College of Health Professions, with faculty members appointed within undergraduate and graduate programs in Nursing, Physician Assistant Studies, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the MPH and MSHI degree programs.
About the position: The current position offers exceptional opportunities for academic and professional collaboration. The College and University are continually expanding the support for faculty scholarship through internal research funding, teaching release, and integration of scholarship into teaching practice. New initiatives for interdisciplinary research support across the University is a priority.
The College believes that the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the excellence of our academic programs. We are seeking a strong health science researcher and innovative teacher who is committed to contributing to the growth of a young and dynamic program.
Major responsibilities of the position:
Teaching and developing health science courses as appropriate to one’s field of expertise and others as required by the Chair
Collaborating with faculty within the program to ensure a quality program and outcomes
Collaborating with faculty beyond the program to contribute to our School and University interdisciplinary initiatives
Actively participating in a variety of service opportunities including accreditation activities and other program, departmental, college, and university committees
Developing relationships with community-based organizations and public health agencies to build fieldwork placement experiences for undergraduate health science students as well as develop collaborative community-based research initiatives
Advising and mentoring health science students
Maintaining an active research program, publishing research papers and seeking external research funding
Other duties assigned by the Chair
Skills and Attributes of the position:
Demonstrated strong commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and working with a diverse student population
Demonstrated experience teaching via multiple modalities including in-person, remote and online. Strong cultural competence and communication skills
We seek candidates who will help support the program’s mission of interdisciplinary collaboration; and further develop program faculty strengths in health equity, advocacy and management
We are especially interested in candidates with experience and a commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion and collegiality among a culturally diverse university community
Position Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a PhD, DrPH, or equivalent doctoral degree in a health science-aligned discipline
One to three years undergraduate level teaching experience in multiple modalities, including interdisciplinary curriculum
Candidates whose scholarship and lived experience advances the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Strong record of scholarly achievement and a track record of (or potential for) securing extramural funding, depending on the rank applied for
Academic rank and salary is commensurate with educational preparation and experience.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
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PLEASE UPLOAD A SINGLE DOC THAT COMBINES ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: COVER LETTER, CV, RESEARCH STATEMENT AND TEACHING STATEMENT (even though the system may refer to several of these as “optional”). A SINGLE PDF FILE IS PREFERRED BUT A SINGLE WORD DOC IS FINE TOO. WE WILL CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION ONLY IF IT CONSISTS OF ALL REQUIRED DOCS IN A SINGLE FILE. THANK YOU!
About the Institution
Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.
Benefits Offered
Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:
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Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
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Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
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403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
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Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
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Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution
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Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
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Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.
AA/EEO Statement
Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
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