Position Summary:

The School of Health Sciences invites applications for a nine-month, fixed-term non-tenure-track teaching assistant professor position in the Health Sciences Program with expertise and interest in public health, including but not limited to behavioral health, social determinants of health, health policy, environmental health, and/or epidemiology. Responsibilities for this position include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses that support the Health Sciences curricula; advising and mentoring students in collaboration with the Advising Center; and providing meaningful service to the university, profession, and community. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin in early November and continue until the position is filled. Start date is August 1, 2021.

We are seeking a team-oriented faculty member to work collaboratively with faculty within the Health Sciences Program, School of Health Sciences, and College of Health and Human Sciences. The Health Sciences program is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience. Opportunities for summer teaching with an additional summer stipend are available.

The Health Sciences program is housed in the School of Health Sciences and supports a bachelor's degree in Integrated Health Sciences and a master's degree Health Sciences. The Integrated Health Sciences (IHS) Program is a 120-credit hour, residential, program designed for students who have a broad-based interest in the health field. This innovative and flexible program of study is intended to equally serve entry-level and transfer students. The IHS degree may also be an attractive option for students with associate degrees wanting to earn a 4-year bachelor's degree. The IHS Program's core courses focus on the Institute of Medicine's core competencies: patient centered care, interdisciplinary teams, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and utilization of informatics. The IHS major has three concentrations – Pre-Professional, Management, and Health & Wellness – with the option to add additional concentrations to meet student and health workforce needs in an evolving health environment. The program is interdisciplinary, incorporating faculty expertise with courses from the College of Education and Allied Professions, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, and the College of Health & Human Sciences. More information about the program can be found on the website: ihs.wcu.edu The Master of Health Sciences (MHS) program, designed for the working professional, is a 100% online graduate degree program that prepares future health organization managers and educators. There are three active concentrations currently; Health Education, Health Management, and Emergency Medical Science. This program is designed to prepare students to either move up their current organizational ranks or enter the health care industry. Approximately, 80% of the students enrolled are part-time working professionals who have families. The online environment is a cost effective graduate program designed to prepare students as educators or administrators in health care settings such as emergency medical systems, hospitals, public health departments, surgical or specialty practice centers, physician practices, and many other allied health areas. More information about the program can be found on the website: mhs.wcu.edu.
The School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs in Athletic Training (through 2022), Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Recreational Therapy. The Master of Health Sciences graduate program offers concentrations in Emergency Medical Care, Health Education, and Health Management. The Master of Science in Athletic Training begins in summer 2020. Additional programs within the College of Health and Human Sciences include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A collaborative environment conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and service exists within the School and College of Health and Human Sciences. More information on the school can be found on the website: hs.wcu.edu and information on the college can be found on the website: chhs.wcu.edu .

Western Carolina University is a regional comprehensive university consisting of over 12,000 students with its main campus located in Cullowhee, NC. The county and surrounding areas provide residents a high quality of life with its proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and diverse outdoor adventures, a thriving arts community, and mild year-around temperatures. The Health Sciences program is housed in a 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building. The College of Health and Human Sciences' faculty are committed to creating and implementing a program of inter-professional experiences for students enrolled in the health professions, and opportunities for inter-professional research and collaboration is extensive. In addition, the Western North Carolina rural, aging and medically underserved location provides numerous and rich opportunities for service, research and grant acquisition.

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