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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Public Health, Assistant Professor

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Pomona, California, United States, 91768

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Public Health Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion, College of Science, California State Polytechnic University – Pomona

Salary Range:

$86,000 - $90,840

Position Overview The Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the 2026‑27 academic year.

The successful candidate will lead the development of the Public Health minor, support existing service‑learning programming, expand community collaborations, and strengthen graduate‑level scholarship while exemplifying the Teacher Scholar Model and Cal Poly’s learn‑by‑doing approach.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new courses and modify existing offerings in the Public Health curriculum.

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses as outlined in the course list below.

Conduct research, publish scholarly work, and seek external funding.

Engage in service‑learning, community‑engaged learning, and action research.

Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.

Course Portfolio

KIN 2050 Applied Health and Well‑being

KIN 2300 Foundations of Public Health and Applied Epidemiology

KIN 3400 Health Disparities and Social Justice

KIN 3600 Research Methods in Health and Human Movement

KIN 3700 Stress Management: The Science of Living Well

KIN 3800 Health Lives, Scientific Minds: Science, Technology and Human Well‑Being

KIN 4650/AV Intervention Design and Evaluation/Activity

KIN 4700 Emotional Well‑being and Stress Prevention

KIN 5500 Community Engaged Research

KIN 5900 Applied Inquiry and Research Design

KIN 5910 Data Literacy, Analysis, and Synthesis

KIN 5920 Critical Analysis of Research

KIN 5930 Research Colloquium

Minimum Requirements

Doctorate (PhD) in Public Health or a related field (degree conferred by application deadline).

Demonstrated potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in Public Health.

Commitment to teaching, learning, and service in a multicultural environment (evidence in Cover Letter and Teaching Philosophy).

Demonstrated potential for a strong research agenda in Public Health.

Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Commitment to community‑engaged learning, service‑learning, and/or action research.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications

Willingness to develop new courses and/or course materials.

Potential to secure external funding.

Experience collaborating with diverse populations.

Conditions of Employment Background checks (including criminal record) must be satisfactorily completed. The position is subject to California State University policies regarding out‑of‑state employment and mandated reporting. The hiring will be contingent upon successful employment verification. The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state civil rights laws.

Application Process

Cover letter describing interest and qualifications.

Curriculum vitae.

Teaching philosophy statement (2 pages max).

Proposed 5‑year research plan (2 pages max).

Unofficial transcript for highest degree earned.

Names and contact information for at least three references.

Finalists will be required to provide official transcripts, three letters of reference on letterhead, and submit a teaching demonstration and research presentation.

International Candidates Cal Poly Pomona is not sponsoring H‑1B visas under the $100,000 fee made mandatory by the 2025 Presidential Proclamation. Applicants should determine the applicability of the fee.

Contact Dr. Zakkoyya Lewis‑Trammell, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee –

khpsearch@cpp.edu

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