Program Director, B.S. in Health Sciences

Department of Population Health & Leadership, Fall 2025

Who we are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

The Department of Population Health and Leadership in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven is seeking to hire an NTT faculty position & Director of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. This a non-tenure track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor of practice level.

The B.S. in Health Sciences program combines an understanding of biological sciences, humanities, and social sciences with healthcare industry-specific knowledge, networks, and practical experiences. Students can select from one of three concentrations: General, Pre-Speech Language Pathology, and Pre-Occupational Therapy. Many students interested in the pre-health professions are supported by the University?s Health Professions Advising Center. The program was launched in Fall 2017 and has quickly grown to an enrollment of over 170 students. The Department is also home to an undergraduate program in public health, as well as graduate programs in healthcare administration, public health, and a doctorate of health sciences.

The School of Health Sciences offers a vibrant and diverse clinical and research atmosphere where academic and clinical faculty provide students with the highest level of professional training in the classroom and in the community setting. The School of Health Sciences has strong relationships with multiple health systems and public health entities in the southern New England region that provide ample opportunities for research, community partnerships, and other collaborations. The School of Health Sciences offers degrees at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels.

You will:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate level, manage operations and academic affairs for the B.S. in Health Sciences program, build and maintain professional relationships and internship offerings, collaborate on interdisciplinary initiatives, advise and mentor undergraduate students in the program, serve on departmental-, college- and university-level committees, and other duties as assigned.

You need:

1. Applicants must have an earned doctorate, or expect to complete their doctorate by August 2025, in Health Sciences, Public Health or a related clinical area.
2. Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, active-learning and engagement of students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,
3. Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills - in the classroom, with colleagues, in written work, and in listening,
4. Experience with course and program development, and
5. Demonstrated ability to forge relationships and participate in the advancement of the B.S. in Health Sciences program.

Application Instructions:

All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter describing their academic and/or industrial experiences relevant to the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) contact information for at least three professional references (reference checks will not occur without permission)

What?s In It for You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities

• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year?s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEP OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

About University of New Haven

The University of New Haven is a private, top-tier comprehensive institution recognized as a national leader in experiential education.Founded in 1920 on the campus of Yale University in cooperation with Northeastern University, UNH moved to its current West Haven campus in 1960 and opened its Orange Campus in January, 2014. The University operates a satellite campus in Tuscany, Italy, and offers programs at several locations throughout Connecticut and in New Mexico. UNH provides its students with a unique combination of a solid liberal arts education and real-world, hands-on career and research opportunities.The University enrolls approximately 6,800 students, including nearly 1,800 graduate students and more than 5,000 undergraduates – the majority of whom reside in University housing. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, and Tagliatela College of Engineering, UNH offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. UNH students have access to more than 500 study abroad programs worldwide and its student-athletes compete in 16 varsity sports in the NCAA Division II’s highly competitive Northeast-10 Conference.

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