Job Description

Description

Governors State University (GovState) is a minority-serving institution and emerging Hispanic-serving institution in the Chicago Southland region seeking to hire 1 full-time, tenure track position. The rank for the full-time position will be Assistant Professor. Employment will start for the Fall 2025 semester. 

The position will be located with the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health , College of Health and Human Services . The program currently offers a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Community Health and Master of Health Sciences in Addiction Studies.  

We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Community Health Systems and Theories

• Behavioral Health Interventions and Treatment

• Public Health Policy and Administration

• Health Promotion Evaluation and Implementation

• Social Determinants of Health

• Disability and Rehabilitation Science

• Research Methods and Skills

Essential Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to (a) have outstanding teaching skills to teach and update undergraduate courses, (b) have experience working with non-traditional and diverse student populations, (c) assist with the development of academic program and assessment, and (d) participate in appropriate professional development including serving on committees, maintaining a strong record of scholarship, and cultivating good connections with industry partners. 

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field (ABD candidates may be considered for the Assistant Professor position).
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level in behavioral health, community/public health, rehabilitation, or related field.
• Documented record of an ability to make intellectual contributions through scholarly publications/presentations.
• Knowledge and ability to teach a wide range of undergraduate/graduate courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Online/Hybrid Teaching Experience
• Student Mentorship and Advising
• Applied or Clinical Experience
• Evidence of Community Engagement and Service

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information:

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV or Résumé
• Official Transcripts
• Writing Sample from Professional Publication
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of Three Professional References with Current Contact Information
• Other supplemental materials (optional)

Review of application will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by May 15, 2025 . 

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