The Department of Kinesiology at Rice University in Houston, TX invites applications for a full-time faculty member at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor in Health Sciences, to start as early as the 2025 fall semester. We seek candidates who can teach undergraduate courses in the Health Sciences (public health) curriculum, including health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and/or health policy. Academic specialization in epidemiology, environmental health, or health policy is highly desirable. Service duties include student mentoring and advising, as well as participation in department, school, and university committees.

A doctorate degree in public health or a related field is required (conferred by July 2025), as is a strong track record of teaching at the undergraduate level. Rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor will be determined by candidate qualifications and experience. Faculty in Lecturer appointments are expected to foster excellence in teaching and advising students. In addition to a record of teaching excellence, faculty in Rice?s Teaching Professor ranks are expected to be pedagogical leaders in their departments and to provide excellent teaching-related service. Candidates seeking the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor should have significant experience teaching at the university level, as well as interest and experience in the application and dissemination of pedagogical best practice, including pedagogical innovation, curricular issues, and/or public health education research. 

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track, 9-month academic calendar position. The initial contract is for two years with the possibility of extension and promotion. Salary range is $60,000 to $70,000. There are opportunities to teach summer courses for additional compensation, as well as opportunities to develop innovative teaching methods and pursue independent research or collaborations in and out of the university.

To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a teaching statement (3 pages max); and (4) contact information for at least three professional references. We will request letters of recommendation from a subset of candidates following the initial review. Candidates are encouraged to apply by July 1, 2025, although we will begin review of applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact the search committee chairs, Dr. Cassandra Diep (csdiep@rice.edu) or Dr. Heidi Perkins (hperkins@rice.edu).

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of ?women,?scholars of color, people with disabilities,?veterans, and others who?have historically been?underrepresented; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate?progress in building?a faculty and staff varied in background and thought;?and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within?our?community.

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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