The Department of Kinesiology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in Public Health. Appointment will begin August 10, 2025. We are interested in individuals with research and teaching experience in any area of Public Health, with a preference for candidates with expertise in Social and Behavioral Sciences. The successful applicant will possess the skills to teach a range of courses in Public Health including introduction to public health and introduction to global health, as well as upper-level courses related to social, behavioral, policy, and/or environmental impacts on health. We seek a candidate who can work collaboratively with current public health faculty and can contribute to or expand the current research and teaching expertise of the department. Candidates whose expertise and research aligns with the university’s strategic vision (Vision 2026 | Strategic Planning | William & Mary (wm.edu) are encouraged to apply. 

Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a vibrant research program that inspires a highly motivated undergraduate student body.

Teaching expectation is two courses per semester. Faculty course assignments rotate within the department, and faculty may develop new courses that meet emerging curricular needs and student interest, as teaching responsibilities allow. Successful applicants must possess the skills to teach compelling courses in Public Health and other lecture and seminar-style courses and contribute to the university’s interdisciplinary minor in Public Health. Successful applicants will further have evidence of scholarly achievement or demonstrated potential as a scholar.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a statement of teaching interests, and a statement of research interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Public Health in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.

For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date, October 25, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

Information on the degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology, including a BA and BS in Public Health can be found at Kinesiology | Arts & Sciences | William & Mary (wm.edu).

Information on the interdisciplinary Public Health minor can be found at Public Health Minor | Arts & Sciences | William & Mary (wm.edu)

Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or related terminal degree public health or a closely related field at the time appointment begins (August 10, 2025).

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in teaching and mentoring successful undergraduate research. A Research portfolio that includes opportunities for students to gain experience (e.g. through research experiences or internships) in public health issues relevant to and based in the United States is preferred.

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