Assistant Professor in Health Science-California State, Long Beach

Assistant Professor in Health Science-California State, Long Beach (11/5/2008)

California State University, Long Beach is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor position in their Health Science Department. This is an tenure track faculty opening and is effective August 24, 2009. Salary range commensurates with background and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree in health education, health promotion, or a closely related field.
Ability to teach in at least three of the following areas: Teacher Preparation in Health Science/Education, School Health Education, Curriculum Development, Adolescent Health.
Must have record of scholarly publications and grant awards or the potential for scholarly publications and grant awards commensurate with years of post-doctoral experience.
Experienced applicants must have documented prior teaching experience at the undergraduate and in teacher preparation.
Recent graduates must have ability and interest to teach at these levels.
Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse community.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

CHES certification. K-12 Teaching Credential helpful. Practical experience in school health education setting or as K-12 teacher and/or experience in higher education teacher preparation.

Position Duties

Instruct in a variety of health science/education undergraduate and graduate courses.

Supervision and/or advising of health science students and student teachers.

Engage in scholarly activities.

Provide service to the department, campus, and professional public health community.

Application Deadline & Requirements

This position will be held open until filled. Review of applications will begin during the week of December 1, 2008. Required application documents include: Letter of application, resume, three current original letters of recommendation, and official transcript from institution granting highest degree.

All application materials and requests for more information should be sent to:

Dr. Robert Friis Chair
Department of Health Science
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-4902
(562) 958-1537 FAX (562) 985-2384
Rfriis@csulb.edu

In addition to meting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work, in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran’s status, political views, or personal characteristics. An EEO/AA Employer.