The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in Public Health, with appointment beginning approximately August 12, 2027.
The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health invites applications for a tenure-track position as part of an initiative to expand its teaching and research program in healthcare policy and management within its Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. The Department seeks candidates from a broad range of public health backgrounds who demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and an active research agenda that actively involves public health undergraduate students as integral members of their research program. The successful candidate will primarily teach upper-division core courses in the program, including at least two of the following: Public Health Policy and Advocacy, Healthcare Systems, Comparative Health Systems, and Health Promotion for Special Populations. Applicants from all areas of public health are encouraged to apply, particularly those whose research addresses broad challenges in population health. Areas of research interest include, but are not limited to, health policy, healthcare systems and management, health economics, healthcare administration, or closely related fields.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.
- If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628.
- If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524.
Bailey College is committed to maintaining the excellence of the University and to offering our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will be mindful to promote student success. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals in their approach to teaching, research, and service.
Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative teaching approaches that enhance student learning and participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participate in service activities including committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.
