Assistant/Associate Professor, Community Health

Salary: $70,000.00 - $87,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Governors State University, ILJob Type: FacultyJob Number: FAC20260003Division: Addctns Studies & Behavioral HealthDepartment: Addctns Studies-Behavior HlthOpening Date: 01/16/2026FLSA: ExemptBargaining Unit: 9 DescriptionGovernors State University (GSU) 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/Associate. Employment will start for the Fall 2026 semester with hiring continuing until positions are filled. Qualified applicants will have an earned Doctoral Degree in Behavioral Health, Community or Public Health, Rehabilitation, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. We are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:Community Health Systems and TheoriesBehavioral Health Interventions and TreatmentPublic Health Policy and AdministrationHealth Promotion Evaluation and ImplementationSocial Determinants of HealthDisability and Rehabilitation ScienceChronic Illness and Disease Management and / or Chronic Health and Wellness PromotionResearch Methods and SkillsThe 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. The positions 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 Masters of Health Sciences in Addiction Studies. The dynamic and committed program faculty serve approximately 200 students in ASBH at the undergraduate and graduate level, including both domestic and international students, as part of our mission to prepare students to succeed in a global society. GSU is the only regional public comprehensive university in Chicago's south suburban area, serving more than 5,000 students annually. Since its founding in 1969, GSU has offered accessible, high-value educational opportunities to a culturally diverse student body of first-generation students, returning adults, and veterans. With among the lowest undergraduate tuitions in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. In 2014, GSU accepted its inaugural class of first-year students as it transitioned from an upper-division and graduate institution into a regional comprehensive university with a state-of-the art general education program. Through its strategic plan, Strategy 2025, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university's academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasingly numerous hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. Our innovated lower-division program uses high-impact practices to foster student engagement with ethics, citizenship, and innovative thinking. Every first-year class is taught by a full-time faculty member to ensure that students have a strong foundation for their studies. GSU is a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an associate degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers a wide variety of master's programs and several applied doctoral degrees in health, counseling fields, and interdisciplinary leadership. GSU's 750-acre campus encompasses the award-winning Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park yet is conveniently located within easy reach of Chicago and surrounding communities with a wealth of cultural and natural attractions. The highly diverse region GSU serves has several high-performing schools and engaged communities as well as struggling urban, suburban, and rural communities. GSU serves as a public square, working to foster educational opportunities for all populations. It is the policy of Governors State University, in its role as educator, employer, and purchaser of goods and services, to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action. Discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status is strictly prohibited. The salary range for the position of Assistant Professor is $70,000 to $76,000. The salary range for the position of Associate Professor is $70,000 to $87,000.Teaching may include a mix of online (asynchronous and synchronous), hybrid, or on-campus classes. Required and Preferred QualificationsMinimum 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 ExperienceCertification from Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Training ProgramsKnowledge of Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Research Using Advanced Software ToolsStudent Mentorship and AdvisingApplied or Clinical ExperienceEvidence of Community Engagement and Service Supplemental InformationSupplemental Information:Please attach the following documents to your application:Cover LetterCV or RésuméUnofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts will be requested if an offer to hire is made)Writing Sample from a Professional PublicationTeaching Philosophy & Evidence of Teaching ExcellenceList of Three Professional References with Current Contact InformationOther supplemental materials (optional)Review of application will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled. For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by February 15, 2026. This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: What is the highest level of education attained? GED HS eequivalent High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree ABD 02 What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in? Required Question

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